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The Power of the Media in Fighting Human Trafficking

The problematic issue of human trafficking has increasingly entered the public consciousness in recent years. Despite international efforts and legal measures, however, this modern form of slavery remains a global challenge. The media landscape plays a crucial role in the fight against human trafficking. Today, we highlight the ways in which, through their reporting, the […]

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Volkswagen: German Car Manufacturer Accused of Using Forced Labour

For years now, Volkswagen has been criticised for alleged human rights violations at its locations in the Uigur province of Xinjiang. The car giant’s protestations of ignorance of the situation at its sites have long been hard to believe – and now, pressure is increasing on the company, and its reputation suffering. TEST TRACK BUILT

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The Many Faces of People-Trafficking 

In the wide-ranging debate over people-trafficking, stereotypes are often ubiquitous. From inconspicuous back rooms through to lurid headlines, the issue is dominated by simplistic portrayals which hide the complexity and diversity of the people affected. Behind these superficial clichés, however, lies a reality which goes far beyond that often shown in the media. In an

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Truckers at the Limit: Exploitation on the Highway

Without truck drivers, the world would quickly come to a halt: supply chains would collapse, supermarket shelves would gradually empty, the economy would suffer significant losses, and jobs would be at risk. Nevertheless, the working conditions of many truck drivers are far from ideal: low wages, excessive working hours, and poor working conditions.  THE SITUATION

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Beware of Fraud! The Growing Trend of Human Trafficking in Cyberspace

With the constantly growing influence of the internet in our everyday life, online criminality has also reached new and worrying dimensions. What initially began as little more than spam e-mail has now evolved into a complex network of illegal activities on the net. With every click, every download and every piece of personal information we

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