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Article

18 Oct 2013

Author:
Maeve Shearlaw, Guardian (UK)

Human trafficking: stories from the frontline

World anti-slavery day [is] dedicated to raising awareness of people trapped in forced labour, manifestations of which are often referred to as modern-day slavery. To mark the day, we asked campaigners and activists around the world to nominate examples of campaigns or individuals that have had a positive impact on fighting human trafficking…Nepali unions create links with other organisations to accompany their workers. There is a specific agreement with Malaysian wood trade unions so that registered Nepali workers are followed individually…In 2006 the Salvation Army set up a residential centre in Mchinji for children rescued from exploitative labour…Anti-Slavery International and its Nigerian partner organisation Timidria provide education in communities that recently emerged from slavery in six remote villages in northern Niger…Ecpat UK youth group is a peer support community of young women and girls who are victims of trafficking in the UK…