Influencer-Washing in Dubai: The Hidden Human Rights Violations Behind Glamorous Influencers The recent case of an Irish domestic violence victim criminalized by Dubai authorities starkly contrasts the glamorous image of Dubai promoted by influencers. While influencers paint a picture of luxury and prosperity, the dark realities of human rights violations—especially against women and victims of …
TIP24 Report on Human Trafficking in Ghana: Key Facts, Trafficking to Gulf Countries and the Role of Education and Awareness The 2024 Trafficking in Persons Report (TIP24) released yesterday provides a comprehensive overview of human trafficking in Ghana. TIP24 reports that despite significant efforts, Ghana remains in Tier 2, indicating that the country does not …
The Ethical Imperative of Safeguarding Human Trafficking Survivors Identities Recently, a deeply troubling incident came to light involving the rescue of young Nigerian women trafficked to Winneba, Ghana for sexual exploitation. The case involves 10 teenage girls aged between 15 and 18 who were recently rescued by Nigerian and Ghanaian authorities from sex traffickers in …
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The Kayaye Crisis: Why Skills Training and Accommodation in Accra Are Not Enough The phenomenon of kayaye, female head porters who migrate from the north of Ghana to the southern cities, is a glaring issue that continues to grow. HEP has worked first-hand with kayaye women and girls and their families in the northern villages. …
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Dubai Sex: Searching For The Low Down? One of the most popular search terms that brings web traffic to this website is “Dubai sex” with 50,000 hits in March 2024 and rising. If you are one of the people who landed here through a Google search then welcome! Obviously, an anti-human trafficking website is not …
Digital Shadows: Combating Online Recruitment for Forced Labour in West Africa The rapid expansion of digital connectivity, amplified by the global shift towards online platforms due to the pandemic, has significantly transformed how job seekers worldwide, search for employment opportunities. This digital transformation, while creating vast opportunities, has also opened doors for traffickers to exploit …
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A Guide for Avoiding Fake Job Offers In today’s digital job market, the proliferation of fake job offers has become a growing concern. The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) in Nigeria today issued warnings about the increasing trend of counterfeit job listings, especially in the oil and gas industry. Ghanaians …
Washington State USA Introduces Mandatory Sex Trafficking Education For Pupils Washington State in the United States has taken a groundbreaking step by introducing a mandatory sex trafficking prevention curriculum for students aged 12 to 18 from April 2024. The sex trafficking situation in Washington State has seen significant challenges and developments in recent years. Domestic …
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Denied food and passports, held captive and sold on social media – domestic work in the United Arab Emirates In our mission to educate vulnerable Ghanaians about the perils of human trafficking, it’s crucial to learn from real-life scenarios. A recent investigation by The Guardian sheds light on the dark underbelly of domestic labor recruitment …
Escaping the Nightmare: Urgent Call for Survivor-Led Solutions in the Fight Against Human Trafficking Every day, thousands of people are trafficked – sold a dream of a better future, to only be presented with a grim reality of entrapment, slavery, and often sex work. With their passports withheld, their movements restricted, and subject to abuse, …
The Dark Side of Dubai – exhibition video exposes sex trafficking in Dubai An exhibition by our sister organisation, the Send Them Home campaign, entitled “Stop Human Trafficking” is running until the 20th December 2023 at 59 Greek Street, London W1. The centrepiece of the exhibition is a 15 minute video about the work of …
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Stop Human Trafficking Exhibition by the Send Them Home campaign Join us from November 17th 2023 at 59 Greek Street, Soho, London for a profound exhibition titled ‘Send Them Home – Stop Human Trafficking’. This exhibition unveils the harsh realities faced by African women trafficked for sexual exploitation in the UAE. Many arrive in Dubai …
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