S.O.S at sea
| March 10th, 2024 News Digest |
| OUR CAMPAIGN ISSUES IN THE NEWS |
| Forced labor S.O.S at sea: forced labor, abuse, and murder in global fishing industry In the shadows of the sea, a global crisis unfolds as one in every five fish is caught through illegal means, trapping over 128,000 workers in a cycle of exploitation and abuse. Real-life horrors emerge as tales of forced labor, human rights violations, and even suspected murders haunt the industry’s darkest corners. |
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| Forced labor U.K. visa system forces care workers to stay silent on abuse Migrants are not inherently vulnerable to exploitation or human trafficking. Rather, unsafe policies, particularly those embedded within the U.K. care sector visa scheme, render migrant workers like Abena*, Bernice*, and Chidera* vulnerable to egregious exploitation, including sexual violence and unrelenting labor abuse. Trapped in silence, these workers are dependent on their employers for the right to stay and work in the country. Take action… |
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 | Ellie Finkelstein Freedom United |
