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India to Italy: a trail of broken dreams, loss and abuse
Indians take risky routes to Italy in search of work but many end up exploited on back-breaking farms.
Food & Agriculture
Slim pickings for tea plantation workers in Sri Lanka election
As Sri Lanka goes to the polls, workers picking tea – the backbone of the economy – have heard all the promises before.
Policy & Finance
Sabah’s labour law reform signals closer alignment with global standards, but child exploitation still a concern
A new bill aims to update Sabah's labour law and align Malaysia with international standards. It introduces provisions on child labour and improved protections. However, activists stress that educating workers on their rights is crucial.
Lacking protections, seasonal migrant labourers risk a 'cycle of exploitation' in the West, warns UN's special rapporteur on modern slavery.
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24 June 2024
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Odd jobs, digital cards help Rohingya refugees navigate aid cut
7 June 2024
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South Korea accused of modern slavery with seasonal worker scheme
14 July 2023
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Migrant farm workers in UK trapped by recruitment debt bondage
25 May 2023
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Modern slavery numbers soar to 50 million, driven by global crises
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Unaccounted deaths plague sand mining operations in India
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US urged to ban Thai fishing net suppliers using prison labour
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