EXCLUSIVE-Malaysia's human trafficking court nets few scalps in first year

There are an estimated 212,000 people trapped in slavery in Malaysia, yet a special court for trafficking cases has made only eight convictions in its inaugural year

EXCLUSIVE-Thai garment factory investigated by Starbucks after illegal wages expose

Expose raises questions about Thailand's ability to inspect garment factories and protect workers across the country

FEATURE-Cafe brews hope for Nepal's trafficking survivors

As well as helping survivors rebuild their lives, the Maiti Cafe aims to end the stigma they often face in Nepal's conservative society

Bangladesh signs up to U.N. treaty to combat human trafficking

Bangladesh has faced sharp criticism over its record on human trafficking, with experts saying the conviction rate remained low

Tech tools can lead fight against modern slavery, says U.N. expert

Two billion people - more than 60% of the world's workers - are in informal employment, where they are not covered by formal arrangements, such as a contract

India's human traffickers escaping punishment as data shows few convictions

Poor enforcement of the law by stretched police means that many slave-owners escape punishment, say anti-trafficking campaigners

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American held in Philippines for trying to smuggle baby out of airport

The Ohio woman was arrested on suspicion of human trafficking and kidnapping after trying to smuggle a 6-day-old baby onto a plane

European fashion brands agree new deal in Bangladesh

Low wages have helped Bangladesh build the world’s second-largest garment industry, behind China, employing about 4 million workers