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Victims of Trafficking: How are they treated in the courts?
Human trafficking is illegal in 156 countries, and yet prosecution rates are low in the UK and around the world. Part of the problem is that the law focuses on the victims, treating them as criminals...
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The TiP Report: Identification, Identification, Identification
Are you interested in research on trafficking? The US State Department’s Trafficking in Persons (TiP) Report, the world heavyweight champion of trafficking reports, is out. It’s been accompanied by...
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Being An Intern
We’re advertising for an exciting internship in Social Media and Communications, so if you’re interested and want to get the inside scoop on what life is like here, read on… I joined STOP THE TRAFFIK...
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#3 – The Argument For Ethical Consumption
In this series we’ve looked at a couple of arguments for being an ethically conscious consumer. Since this is my last day as Comms Intern and this is a subject close to my heart, I’ll return to it...
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All eyes on Brazil
The Pope isn’t the only long anticipated visitor to have just landed in Brazil, the STOP THE TRAFFIK GIFT box has arrived! While the news headlines around the world celebrate the birth of a new...
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Stay cool and buy certified ice cream
It’s July and in Britain we are in the middle of a sweltering heat wave. Months of performing sun dances have finally paid off and the temperatures are rising. What could be a better treat in the heat...
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All that glitters…
If you check the packaging of many cosmetic products you may see ‘Mica’ listed among many other ingredients. This is the most common mineral used in mineral make-up, giving lip gloss, foundation,...
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Whoever said one bad apple spoils the bunch?
Announcements were made recently that technology industry leaders Apple are falling behind in terms of international sales, after Samsung overtook the brand with a £3.4bn global profit. Apple made a...
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If you send one postcard this summer
A supporter signs his postcard. When will you sign yoursWe want Mondelēz to make Toblerone traffik-free and we need your help! Here at STOP THE TRAFFIK we have just launched a new postcard campaign...
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Who are you wearing?
This week the Australian Fashion Report has been published by Australian aid and development organisation, Baptist World Aid. The report examines what prominent clothing companies in Australia are...
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The six steps to traffik-free Chocolate
FOCUS ON: CHOCOLATE #1 At STOP THE TRAFFIK we love chocolate and hate injustice, and that is why we have been campaigning for traffik-free chocolate since 2006. But what does traffik-free mean and how...
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The next Wilberforce?
Home Secretary Theresa May announced plans for a new bill to crack down on human trafficking in the UK last week. Are we seeing the start of a second-wave abolitionist movement in Parliament? This...
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So You’ve Seen Our Video… So What Now?
Two weeks ago Girls Going Wild In Red Light District went viral and gained a lot of attention worldwide. Here is the story behind the video. Many of you will have seen our video on YouTube after it...
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We built this city…
From team rivalries to WAG behaviours, the World Cup will always hit the deadlines. However following allegations of human trafficking in the Qatari construction industry, this week it has made the...
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FASHION VICTIMS
Another fatal fire at a clothing factory in Bangladesh has highlighted that changes still need to be made to ensure fast fashion does not claim more fashion victims. The 9 workers who were killed are...
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FINANCE AGAINST TRAFFICKING CONFERENCE 2013
FINANCE AGAINST TRAFFICKING WILL HOST THEIR THIRD ANNUAL CONFERENCE AT THE IMPACT HUB WESTMINSTER ON THURSDAY 17th OCTOBER 2013. Here are just a few reasons why this is an event not to be missed....
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Dark Chocolate
A darker side of chocolate. Understanding human trafficking risks in the chocolate supply chain: We have a choice. The day after the FINANCE AGAINST TRAFFICKING Conference, a report into the link...
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Postcard Delivery Day: update on meeting with Mondelēz
On Friday 18th October, Andy, Katy and Beth from STOP THE TRAFFIK accompanied by four students from Oasis Academy Mayfield delivered over 6000 postcards to Mondelēz UK office in Uxbridge. The...
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Alleged slavery case shines light on need for awareness of exploitation
Photograph: Dominic Lipinski/PA Did you see last week’s news? An unprecedented case of alleged modern-day slavery was revealed, with three women released from an unnoticed 30 years of captivity. Whilst...
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Turn up the volume but cut down the noise
Last week the global Stop the Traffik and Finance against Trafficking teams met in Rio, congregating in a convent at the top of the hill in the St Theresa district. We came from all over the globe,...
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Running up that hill
It was a very big white van, a very narrow cobbled street and I was grateful not to be in the driver’s seat. There were 17 of us with our luggage squashed in the back. We had stopped. Our route from...
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Are You a #FashionVictim?
If you were pressed, would you admit to being a fashion victim? Have a think: how many clothes have you bought in the past week, month or year? You might secretly admit to being a fashion victim...
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The lengths people go to – to STOP THE TRAFFIK
Flowing into our inbox this week have been stories of genuine creativity and ingenuity from our supporters. One of our supporters is literally going to great lengths to STOP THE TRAFFIK; or, should we...
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Behind the scenes of London #fashionweek…
London fashion week for many is four days of glitz, glamour and elation as reams of clothes spill out of designer’s sketchbooks onto the runway. For four days, articles pop up on our favourite fashion...
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Chocolate unwrapped: the truth behind your chocolate
With Easter fast approaching, the cravings for chocolate are kicking in! The rich, indulgent appeal of chocolate is just too tempting to pass up. When Easter rolls around, I usually cannot wait to...
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How to get the stain out of your clothes!
With summer fast approaching, many of us are looking out for the perfect summer wardrobe, and head towards the nearest high street store to bag the latest bargains. From H&M to Primark, the allure...
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CHAINCHECKER: THE FIRST STEP TO TACKLING HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN
Human trafficking is not a straightforward challenge for a business, regardless of its size. Businesses are often unaware of the unethical and sometimes criminal behaviour of others in their supply...
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It’s not just football fever that you need to watch out for during the World...
The World Cup is here! And all eyes are on Brazil. STOP THE TRAFFIK is excited to announce that we have launched #GIFTboxBrasil. Many of us are caught up in the excitement of the World Cup, and are...
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The ugly side of fashion!
The fashion industry is big business. Most of us are on the lookout for the perfect summer outfit. However, weaved throughout the fashion supply chain there is the exploitation of the most vulnerable....
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GIFT box on the move
The UN GIFT box has been on the move! From Belfast, to Brazil, to Glasgow, the GIFT box has been making a mark, and spreading the word of STOP THE TRAFFIK. #GIFTboxBrasil The World Cup has come to an...
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