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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.
5 Nov 2024
India to Italy: a trail of broken dreams, loss and abuse
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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.
Slim pickings for tea plantation workers in Sri Lanka election
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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.
Sabah's labour law reform signals closer alignment with global standards, but child exploitation still a concern
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Worked to death: Top UN expert slams migrant exploitation
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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Odd jobs, digital cards help Rohingya refugees navigate aid cut
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
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
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
Modern slavery numbers soar to 50 million, driven by global crises
6 December 2022
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Major brands bought palm oil from plantation rife with modern slavery and torture
Major brands bought palm oil from plantation rife with modern slavery and torture
28 October 2022
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Uyghur group sues UK government over 'slave labour' cotton
Uyghur group sues UK government over 'slave labour' cotton
26 July 2022
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Coal dust casts a pall over children’s health in Pakistan
Coal dust casts a pall over children’s health in Pakistan
1 July 2022
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Thailand bars prisons from using inmates to make fishing nets
Thailand bars prisons from using inmates to make fishing nets
18 June 2022
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Widodo administration issues long-delayed rules to protect migrant fishing workers
Widodo administration issues long-delayed rules to protect migrant fishing workers
9 June 2022
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Unaccounted deaths plague sand mining operations in India
Unaccounted deaths plague sand mining operations in India
30 May 2022
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Indian droughts and cyclones fuel trafficking fears for climate migrants
Indian droughts and cyclones fuel trafficking fears for climate migrants
18 May 2022
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In the wake of coup, gold mining boom is ravaging Myanmar
In the wake of coup, gold mining boom is ravaging Myanmar
17 May 2022
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Crisis after Covid-19 for Sri Lankan women who dress the West
Crisis after Covid-19 for Sri Lankan women who dress the West
22 February 2022
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US urged to ban Thai fishing net suppliers using prison labour
US urged to ban Thai fishing net suppliers using prison labour
21 February 2022
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ILO programme manager Stephan Ulrich relocates to Geneva for global role
ILO programme manager Stephan Ulrich relocates to Geneva for global role
15 February 2022
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Malaysia faces global pressure to weed out pervasive forced labour
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