Criminal or victim? Female drug mules trapped as 'legal zombies' in Brazil

Exploitation for drug trafficking in Brazil is a growing problem with an influx of poor migrants from neighbouring Venezuela and Bolivia

Backlash against migrant workers in Asia-Pacific sparks slavery concerns

Many migrants working in Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand are undocumented, putting them at greater risk of exploitation

Tesla, Apple among firms accused of aiding child labor in Congo

The legal complaint on behalf of 14 families from Congo was filed on Sunday against Tesla Inc, Apple Inc, Alphabet Inc, Microsoft Corp and Dell Technologies Inc.

Baby or a job? Stark choice for Taiwan's migrant workers

Migrant workers say life-changing dilemmas are on the rise in Taiwan as thousands of domestic labourers are drawn to the country by the promise of work

Morocco ex-diplomat to U.N. accused of visa fraud over workers

The workers were used as personal drivers, domestic helpers and farmhands, and were paid low wages - sometimes less than $500 a month

Film on Bangladesh's garment workers spotlights women driving change

'Made in Bangladesh' is based on the life of a garment worker who escapes child marriage and goes on to lead a trade union fighting for workers' rights in the capital Dhaka

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Pope denounces 'torture, slavery' in Libyan migrant camps

More than 5,000 refugees and migrants are held in 19 official detention facilities in Libya according to the United Nations

Thousands of Thai fishermen protest against tough industry regulations

Thailand's multi-billion-dollar seafood sector came under scrutiny after investigations showed trafficking and exploitative practices against workers on fishing boats