UN.GIFT

LATEST ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING

Forced labour in Brazil: the fight goes on

Former forced labourer shows scars he bears from when he lived as a slave in Brazil. Photo: ILO

28 August 2008 - Natanael Laurentino, a 29 year old rural worker from Maranhão, northern Brazil, was unemployed when he heard a radio advert offering jobs in neighbouring Piaui. He applied and was hired. He traveled for three days to reach an estate. Trouble started immediately.[Read More]

***

Anti begging campaign to curb child trafficking

20 August 2008 - A campaign against child trafficking and forced begging is underway in Kosovo by Terre des hommes together with the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. The campaign aims to raise awareness on how paying child beggars feeds children's exploitation.[Read More]

***

All Stories

Subscribe to UN.GIFT Stories

Women Leaders' Council

The Council brings together women with significant experience and leadership in their respective fields, who are committed to combating human trafficking.

PARTNERS

INTERPOL helps build the capacity of national police services to prevent and combat human trafficking and related crimes.

All Multimedia

Human Trafficking in the News

All News