Category - human trafficking

Anglicans consult over human trafficking and forced labour

staff writers — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:29:44 +0000

Women and men from around the Anglican Communion have met in Hong Kong to address responses to the ugly billion-dollar human trafficking trade, substantially based on forced labour and sexual exploitation.

Faith leaders condemn forced labour and trafficking

agency reporter — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:46:16 +0000

Representatives of international and faith-based relief organizations are emphasising that widespread public awareness is necessary in order to tackle the problems of forced labour and human trafficking.

Anti-exploitation campaigners welcome Fairtrade chocolate victory

staff writers — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 10:10:38 +0000

Campaigners against global human trafficking and labour exploitation have welcomed the announcement from a major British manufacturer this week that its best known chocolate bars are now to go Fairtrade.

Lib Dem Christians condemn Government's human trafficking cuts

staff writers — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:55:20 +0000

Christians in the Liberal Democrats have added their voice to the growing condemnation of the Government's decision to close Britain's largest dedicated human trafficking police unit next year.

Christians urge Home Office to reconsider human trafficking budget cuts

agency reporter — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:46:17 +0000

Premier, the Christian Media Group, is launching a public plea, calling on the Home Office to reconsider budget cuts at the Met Police's Human Trafficking Department as part of their Not For Sale campaign against sexual slavery.

Apology for transatlantic slave trade

Press Office — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 14:28:00 +0000

Following London Mayor Ken Livingstone's article on the Guardian's Comment is Free web site, saying that London should

Human Trafficking and Slavery, Thought for the Day BBC Radio 4 24th January 2007

Press Office — Thu, 25 Jan 2007 18:04:11 +0000

The Government's announcement over human trafficking, and the celebrations to mark the

Britain to sign up to European convention on human trafficking

staff writers — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 11:45:03 +0000

In a move that has been welcomed by campaigners, the Prime Minister has announced that Britain will sign up to a European convention to "stamp out" human trafficking.