Research funded by the U.S. Department of Justice has found that though 90% of Americans recognize human trafficking to be a form of slavery, many still have misconceptions about what that looks like.
Finnish Celebrities Lock Themselves in Shipping Container to Raise Awareness About Migrant Crisis
Four Finnish celebrities will be spending 24 hours in a shipping container, experiencing just a small fraction of what migrants experience in their attempt to reach Europe. The goal is to raise awareness about the current migrant crisis, human trafficking, and immigration policy. Yle News explains what the project entails: “While inside, the volunteers’ movements […]
Eritrea Claims Human Trafficking is to Blame for Migrant Crisis
The Eritrean government, which has been accused of torture and other widespread human rights abuses, claims that human trafficking is to blame for the large number of Eritreans fleeing the country. UNHCR has stated that about 5,000 Eritreans leave the country each month, many of them crossing the desert and landing in Libya, where they hope […]