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Slavery Thrives in Australia 200 Years After Abolition
On Sunday, 25 March, communities across the globe celebrated Freedom Day, the 200th Anniversary of the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade Act.

OSCE States to Intensify Efforts to Combat Sexual Exploitation of Children
Helsinki Commission Initiative endorsed in Ministerial Decision.

Human Rights Violations of Migrant Workers In Thailand
A significant number of young foreign migrant workers in Thailand face exploitation ranging from non-payment or low salaries, excessive working hours to even more serious violation of forced labour and trafficking, a study reveals."More than half of domestic workers (maids) surveyed and one in five migrant teens on fishing boats were either prohibited from ever leaving their workplace or forced to work as virtual slaves to the Thai employers," said study director Elaine Pearson.

Girls at UN Meeting Urge Action Against Sex Slavery and Trafficking
A 16-year-old Nepalese girl burst into tears describing her work in a match factory to help support her mother.

How to Tackle Human Trafficking in the UK
"Trafficked women are ordinary people who left home thinking they would be waitresses."  Zarin Hainsworth wants the media to raise awareness.

Experts in Washington, DC Discuss Labor Trafficking
Activists, US government representatives and scholars gathered in Washington to discuss human trafficking, not sex-trafficking, which is the most talked-about aspect of the industry, but the more prevalent one: forced labor.

Advocating a More "Complete" Approach to Combating Sex Trafficking
Liezl Tomas Rebugio, anti-trafficking project director for the National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum (NAPAWF), said the new approach for dealing with trafficking of women should focus on human rights of women, and less on forced sex work.

From Sex Workers to Restaurant Workers, the Global Slave Trade Is Growing
A thriving commerce in human beings is taking place behind the facade of most major cities and towns in the U.S.

Poll Highlights Need for Better Understanding Among Thais of the Importance of Migrant Workers to Their Economy
Migrants help economy but only one-in-two Thais agree they should enjoy the same working conditions.

Survivors of Human Trafficking Left in Limbo in the US
The sixth anniversary of the signing of the Trafficking Victims Protection Authorization Act of 2000 (TVPA) took place on October 28, 2006.

CSR Directory Adds New Category on Human Trafficking
The move by the Directory, published on CSRwire (Corporate Social Responsibility) reflects the rising relevance of this issue on the CSR radar screen.

Julia Ormond Speaks Against Human Trafficking
Julia Ormond appealed to police agencies worldwide Monday to share information and resources in hopes of combating human trafficking.

Manpower Inc. Calls on 1,000 of the World's Leading Corporations to Join the Fight to End Human Trafficking
The fight to end modern day slavery enters a new phase with a call from Manpower Inc.

Online Photo Exhibition of Women and Girls in Prostitution
The Daughters of Darkness by Shehzad Noorani.

A Joint Project between European Women's Lobby and the Coalition Against Trafficking in Women (CATW)
A Joint project between European Women's Lobby and the Coalition against trafficking in Women (CATW) to promote preventative measures in combating trafficking in human beings for sexual exploitation.