Rappler's latest stories on modern day slavery
Libya slavery scandal overshadows EU-Africa summit
The summit comes just two weeks after US network CNN aired footage of black Africans sold as slaves in Libya, sparking outrage around the world
UN to discuss tougher response to Libya slave auctions – France
The UN Security Council must take stronger measures, possibly including sanctions, to put a stop to slave auctions in Libya, France says
Thai general among officials jailed for human trafficking
UPDATED The most senior government figure among the 62 people convicted on Wednesday is Lieutenant General Manas Kongpan who received 27 years for multiple human trafficking charges and other offenses
U.S. lists China among worst human trafficking offenders
The release of the annual Trafficking in Persons Report appears to signal the Trump administration s closer embrace of human rights issues as an integral part of its foreign policy
More than 45 million trapped in modern slavery – study
More than 45 million men women and children globally are trapped in modern slavery far more than previously thought with 2 3 in the Asia Pacific
'Forced labor' for thousands of maids in Hong Kong – report
The study by the Justice Centre estimates that one in 6 or 50 000 of Hong Kong s more than 300 000 migrant domestic workers – mainly from Indonesia and the Philippines – fall into the forced labor category
'Hellish' SE Asia trafficking trade will resume, Amnesty warns
Amnesty says that crackdown and promises by regional governments to address the crisis have done little to dismantle criminal networks or persuade people against making the crossings
US blasts Thailand, rewards Malaysia on trafficking
According to the International Labour Organization trafficking in persons represents a 150 billion a year industry This includes 99 billion for the sex industry alone
Big city mayors tackle slavery, climate change at Vatican
Mayors from around the world testify to their efforts to fight forced labor and global warming
Interfaith group: Mary Jane a victim of human trafficking
Her pain is our pain Her family s pain is our pain a group of Christian churches says in appealing for a Filipina on Indonesia s death row
Pope Francis and a young girl’s question
The young girl’s question highlights in a huge way the most difficult problem this country has not been able to solve – massive and extreme poverty
Roxas drops, 'Emergency' powers, Pope to shoppers | The wRap
Mar Roxas’ not so winnable as his numbers drop President Aquino gets emergency powers to address the power shortage Pope Francis says boycott products made by modern day slaves
Pope to shoppers: Don't buy products made by modern-day slaves
In an address for the New Year the Pope will say that despite the financial crisis consumers should think twice before buying items which may have been produced by exploiting others
Asians trapped in Australia's abusive migrant marriages
The women come to Australia under the promise of a happy marriage only to be exploited by their partners
US to PH: Convict more labor traffickers
The US State Department says the Philippines has failed to meet minimum standards to end modern day slavery
140,000 modern slaves in PH – report
In inaugural Global Slavery Index the Philippines ranks 98 globally but is at number 12 in Asia
OFW advocate is among US anti-trafficking heroes
The US hails Susan Toots Ople for helping provide free legal assistance to trafficking survivors and reintegrate them into society
Dumaguete bikers ride against trafficking and slavery
Some 300 cyclists paved the road to raise awareness against human trafficking in Dumaguete
NGO faked docs on 'doctorate' days - NBI
In a historic case that pits a Philippine NGO against USAID witnesses tell NBI that Visayan Forum s multi awarded founder ordered them to doctor receipts on Saturdays their doctorate days The internationally acclaimed NGO refutes this claim
Trafficking law to cover more offenses
Lawmakers agree to expand the Anti Trafficking Act of 2003 after a congressional bicameral conference committee hearing
Battle over Visayan Forum's 35 boxes
Facing accusations of fraud Visayan Forum wants to regain custody of 35 boxes of allegedly faked receipts that the NBI will use against them in an unprecedented case initiated by USAID
Visayan Forum: From U.S. 'hero' to foe
EXCLUSIVE: Relations turn sour between the closest of allies – Visayan Forum and USAID longtime partners against human trafficking – after investigators seized up to 35 000 documents allegedly faked by the internationally acclaimed NGO
UN expert to probe trafficking in PH
A UN special rapporteur will check the Philippines progress in fighting human trafficking
Sparking rage vs modern-day slavery
The International Labor Organization estimates there are now 20 9 million people living in modern slavery — almost twice as many people in the National Capital Region
