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Colombia: UN report shows the threat of gold mining and ranching on National Parks
Author: The City Paper (Colombia)
“Colombia’s National Parks under threat from gold mining and ranching”, 18th March 2020...
UK: Victims of modern slavery at risk of being driven further into debt bondage during COVID-19 & unable to seek healthcare, experts warn
Author: Kieran Guilbert, Thomson Reuters Foundation
'Coronavirus feared delivering double blow to modern slaves in Britain', 24 March 2020...
- Related in-depth areas: COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Outbreak
Danish Institute for Human Rights publishes toolkit on public procurement & human rights
Author: Daniel Morris, Danish Institute for Human Rights
“Driving change through public procurement: A toolkit on human rights for policy makers and public buyers," 28 February 2020...
- Related in-depth areas: Procurement
Mexico: Report illustrates the vulnerabilities of agricultural workers in San Luis Potosí
Author: Polaris Project
“Bidirectional Communication Pilot Project in the Agricultural Sector of San Luis Potosí, Mexico”, January 2020...
Australia: Govt. announces public consultation on development of an International Strategy on Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery
Author: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australian Government
"International Strategy on Human trafficking and Modern Slavery", March 2020...
- Related in-depth areas: Establishing a Modern Slavery Act in Australia Latest news on modern slavery & forced labour
US State Dept. urged to downgrade Thailand on human trafficking report citing lack of progress in fishing & garment sectors
Author: Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Reuters
"U.S. urged to downgrade Thailand in annual human trafficking report", 11 March 2020...
So. Africa: Alleged human traffickers to get judgement on bail application
Author: The Citizen (South Africa)
‘Chinese human trafficking accused to hear bail fate in 2 weeks’ 4 March 2020...
- Related stories: So.Africa: Authorities uncover illegally-run factory using child labour and forced labour
- Related in-depth areas: Chinese investment overseas Human trafficking
UK: post-Brexit immigration rules could fuel modern slavery
Author: Lisa O’Carroll, the Guardian
“The proposed closure of UK borders to low-skilled workers after Brexit risks driving vulnerable EU citizens into modern slavery, charities have said.”...
- Related in-depth areas: Modern slavery
Cambodia: Govt. anti-human trafficking officials say difficulties remain in protecting illegal workers overseas from human trafficking
Author: Davin Sen, Khmer Times
"Committee admits migrant workers still face problems", 5 February 2020...