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The African Union claims that the greatest crime against humanity is the transatlantic slave trade and is seeking official recognition from the United Nations.

The Public Labor Ministry of São Paulo is investigating the honorary consul of Lebanon, Siham Harati, over allegations of keeping a Filipino domestic worker in conditions similar to slavery.

Twelve workers were rescued from a farm in Brazil, where they were living in degrading conditions and subjected to labor analogous to slavery.

A Yazidi woman shares her traumatic experience of sexual slavery under ISIS during a court trial in Paris, marking a significant legal proceeding against the group.

A criminal case involving 33 individuals accused of trafficking vulnerable people for drug distribution in Ireland is set to go to trial.

Three Brazilians have been arrested for allegedly trafficking approximately 50 Paraguayans for forced labor in Brazil.

The article investigates how British companies, despite the abolition of slavery, continued to profit from enslaved individuals in Brazil through loopholes in the law.

A mother of ten has been sentenced to 13 years for keeping a woman as a slave in her home for 25 years, subjecting her to severe abuse and neglect.

The article discusses how internet love scams often involve victims of human trafficking who are forced to perpetrate fraud from heavily guarded scam centers in Asia.

A joint task force discovered 44 workers, including indigenous individuals, living in conditions resembling slavery in Araçatuba, São Paulo, highlighting exploitation issues in labor practices.

Eight Bolivian workers were rescued from conditions akin to slavery in a clothing manufacturing facility in the Brás neighborhood of São Paulo.

A operation by Brazil's Labor Prosecutor's Office rescued 44 workers, including indigenous people, from conditions resembling slavery in the Araçatuba region of São Paulo.

Boubacar Ould Messaoud, a prominent figure in Mauritania's fight against slavery, has passed away at the age of 80.

Amanda Wixon was sentenced to 13 years in prison for keeping a woman as a slave for 25 years, during which she lied about the victim's whereabouts.

A recent defamation case concluded with an acquittal, during which the staffing agency was compared to modern slavery.

A British court sentenced a mother of ten to 13 years in prison for forcing a vulnerable woman to work as a slave in her home for 25 years, subjecting her to abuse and degradation.

A British woman has been sentenced to thirteen years for keeping another woman as a slave for over 25 years.

A 56-year-old British woman was sentenced to 13 years in prison for enslavement after forcing a young woman with a disability to work as a domestic slave in unsanitary conditions for 25 years.

A woman imprisoned for 25 years as a house slave shares a powerful letter to her abuser during a court sentencing.

A reporter visits the home of Amanda Wixon, who enslaved a woman for 25 years, highlighting the shocking nature of the crime and its impact on the local community.

A carer describes the struggle and gradual recovery of a woman who was enslaved for 25 years under abusive conditions.

Amanda Wixon has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for holding a woman captive as a slave for 25 years in her home.

A new plan in Victoria proposes free pest and building inspections for homebuyers if Labor is re-elected, shifting the costs to sellers, amid concerns over housing market accessibility.

A significant operation in Brazil has rescued 175 workers found in conditions akin to slavery during a construction audit in João Pessoa and the surrounding area.

Princess Eugenie has concluded her long-term collaboration with Anti-Slavery International and her image was removed from their website.

Former NBA player Jalen Rose asserts that salary caps in professional sports leagues reflect racial disparities linked to slavery.

A construction company in Brazil has been fined R$ 100,000 for subjecting workers to conditions analogous to slavery, with five employees, including a pregnant woman and a child, rescued from exploitative labor conditions.

Princess Eugenie has stepped down from her role as patron of an anti-slavery charity amid ongoing scrutiny of her father's ties to Jeffrey Epstein, leaving her and her sister Princess Beatrice in a difficult situation regarding their relationship with their parents, Andrew and Sarah Ferguson.

Eugenie of York has resigned from her role as patron of an anti-slavery NGO amid the scandal surrounding her father, ex-Prince Andrew's involvement with Jeffrey Epstein.

Princess Eugenie has resigned as patron of Anti-Slavery International following her father, Andrew's arrest related to the Epstein scandal.

Princess Eugenie has resigned as the patron of AntiSlavery International amid the fallout from her father’s recent controversies.

Fifteen years after the rediscovery of the Cais do Valongo, archaeologists continue to analyze a vast collection of artifacts, contributing to the historical narrative of the region's past.

A study by the cleaning and property service company SOL reveals that at least 21 employees were asked to pay a so-called threshold fee for full-time contracts.

Gujarat police have arrested two agents involved in an international job scam that lured unemployed young Indians into cyber slavery in countries like Cambodia and Myanmar.

The Polabí Museum is showcasing historical currency that was used in the purchase of amber and slaves in the past.

After 16 years of working under conditions equivalent to slavery, an elderly man in Brazil will receive R$ 540,000 in labor rights compensation following a settlement with his employers.

Brazil's Labor Minister Luiz Marinho supports the decision to exclude JBS from the slave labor list, claiming flaws in the previous audit.

The article discusses the history of uranium mining in Jáchymov and its connection to significant scientific discoveries, while highlighting the political repression in the region during Stalin's regime.

The State Commission in Brazil will listen to 16 workers who reported degrading conditions during apple harvesting in Santa Catarina, with implications for investigations into labor exploitation.

The abolitionist NGO IRA in Mauritania condemns the arrest of its members following the disclosure of a new case of slavery involving an 11-year-old girl.

The Taliban's new criminal code, signed by leader Haibatullah Akhundzada, has raised alarms among human rights organizations for legalizing slavery and domestic violence while categorizing citizens into hierarchical classes that affect legal consequences.

Amid the ongoing fallout from the Epstein scandal and the arrest of Prince Andrew, Princess Eugenie's Anti-Slavery Collective charity has remained notably quiet.

The article recounts the story of Ona Judge, a young enslaved woman who escaped from George Washington's household in Philadelphia in 1796.

The President of the Chamber, Hugo Motta, plans to bring a constitutional amendment to vote that would abolish the 6x1 work schedule, equating its implications to the end of slavery.

A Brazilian councilor was fined 100,000 BRL for making xenophobic remarks about Bahian individuals rescued from slavery-like conditions.

A report by the Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner reveals alarming exploitation of women on sex-for-sale websites, where they are advertised without consent.

The UK anti-slavery watchdog urges major reforms of adult services websites after findings reveal they can facilitate the exploitation of sex workers.

The article reflects on the history and impact of James McCune Smith, the first black doctor in the United States, while exploring the University of Glasgow's connection to his legacy.

A mother from Lithuania has been convicted for keeping another woman in captivity for 25 years, subjecting her to severe physical and psychological abuse.

Brazil's justice system upheld a conviction against Volkswagen, ordering the company to pay R$ 165 million for past labor conditions resembling slavery in Pará.