These policies are deadly and expose people to trafficking
| June 30th, 2024News Digest |
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| New Event Freedom United invites you to an event on how migration politics are killing people and exposing them to human traffickingJoin Freedom United’s free webinar, “Migration Politics that Kill: How governments exacerbate human trafficking,” on July 3rd at 12:00 pm EST. We’ll be discussing how government anti-migration policies are fueling human trafficking, exploitation, and death. Learn from experts about the urgent need for safe migration routes. Register on Zoom to receive the link and be part of this critical conversation. Read more… |
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| Debt bondage Are Tour de France cyclists riding on the backs of migrants in debt bondage? Doping scandals aren’t the only issue tarnishing the Tour de France; new research reveals that some bikes are built by workers under debt bondage and forced labor. This investigation exposes the harsh realities faced by migrant workers in the bicycle manufacturing industry, where recruitment fees and exploitative conditions are akin to modern slavery. |
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| Prison slavery Florida’s deadly forced prison labor system Florida’s prison system, the third largest in the U.S., compels 80,000 incarcerated individuals to perform unpaid labor. The exploitation is severe, with inmates threatened with punishment and solitary confinement if they refuse. Cheryl Weimar’s tragic story exemplifies this brutality: after refusing to work, she was beaten and left paralyzed, leading to her death. Read more… |
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