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Human Trafficking
The History of Modern-Day Slavery and Human Trafficking
A deep dive into the history of slavery, modern-day slavery and human trafficking, a complex story that spans centuries and continents.
December 3, 202514 min read →
Ecocide
Not For Sale Responds to Gaucho Partnership Withdrawal | Official Statement
Statement on Gaucho Partnership and Not For Sale’s Commitment to People and Planet In recent media coverage, questions have been raised about…
November 3, 20253 min read →
Ecocide
Mark Wexler: Illegal Mining Mekong Region: How Extractive Crime Fuels Exploitation of People & Planet
By: Mark Wexler Introduction When we talk about illegal mining in the Mekong region, we’re talking about more than minerals and markets.…
October 31, 20257 min read →
Human Trafficking
The power of an open heart: What charity makes possible
In the month of International Day of Charity and International Day of Democracy, this is a reminder of what becomes possible when…
September 15, 20253 min read →
Ecocide
Ambush on Indigenous Wampis Guards in Peruvian Amazon
Armed attackers ambushed Indigenous Wampis guards in the Peruvian Amazon while they patrolled their ancestral land near Fortaleza. The assault has intensified…
July 23, 20254 min read →
Human Trafficking
Amazon Rainforest: Forced Labor, Mining and Deforestation
The Amazon Rainforest: Beauty, Destruction, and the Fight for Human Rights Often called the “lungs of our planet,” the Amazon rainforest generates…
April 3, 20255 min read →
Human Trafficking
Addressing Domestic Worker Exploitation in Rwanda
Understanding the Global Plight of Domestic Workers The tragic deaths of domestic workers in Saudi Arabia have cast a spotlight on the…
March 19, 20254 min read →
Human Trafficking
Human Trafficking vs. Modern-Day Slavery: What’s the Difference?
Understanding the Overlap and Distinctions in Contemporary Exploitation Human trafficking and modern-day slavery are two of the most pressing human rights issues…
February 18, 20256 min read →
Human Trafficking
How to Identify and Combat Human Trafficking in Your Community
Human trafficking is a grave violation of human rights, often hidden in plain sight. It is a form of modern slavery that…
February 14, 20255 min read →
Human Trafficking
The Evolution of Human Trafficking
From the Transatlantic Slave Trade to Modern-Day Slavery Human trafficking, a term that resonates with the darkest facets of human history, has…
February 12, 20255 min read →
Social Innovation
The EU Adopts Landmark Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive: A New Era for Business Accountability
Transforming Global Business with Ethical Oversight In a bold move that could redefine the corporate landscape, the European Union has adopted the…
December 23, 20246 min read →
Human Trafficking
United Nations Protocol (2000): A Comprehensive Framework Against Human Trafficking
Introduction In 2000, the United Nations took a significant step in the global fight against human trafficking with the adoption of the…
December 3, 20233 min read →
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