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COMMENT | Roots of racism, justifying injustices and oppresion

COMMENT | Roots of racism, justifying injustices and oppresion

The rise of European colonialism and the African slave trade.

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Modern slavery on the rise as crises fuel poverty - UN report

Modern slavery on the rise as crises fuel poverty - UN report

ILO estimates around 50 million people a day are forced to work.

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M’sian agency earns global grant for 'safer labour migration' policies

M’sian agency earns global grant for 'safer labour migration' policies

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British royals' Jamaica visit stirs demands for slavery reparations

British royals' Jamaica visit stirs demands for slavery reparations

'There are historical wrongs and they need to be addressed.'

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LETTER | Ensure migrant workers' safety at the workplace

LETTER | Ensure migrant workers' safety at the workplace

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'Civil rights isn't over': Americans mark Juneteenth coast to coast

'Civil rights isn't over': Americans mark Juneteenth coast to coast

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Macron says France won't remove statues, erase history

Macron says France won't remove statues, erase history

Some protesters in the US and elsewhere have targeted statues of historic figures associated with slavery or other past human rights abuses.

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Trump defends holding rally on day commemorating ‘end of US slavery’

Trump defends holding rally on day commemorating ‘end of US slavery’

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Felling of slave trader statue prompts fresh look at British history

Felling of slave trader statue prompts fresh look at British history

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Group to moot amendments to laws to better protect victims of modern slavery

Group to moot amendments to laws to better protect victims of modern slavery

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UK aid funds six global sexual exploitation, anti-slavery projects

UK aid funds six global sexual exploitation, anti-slavery projects

The Modern Slavery Innovation Fund is funding these projects, from Malaysia to Mauritius.

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Modern slavery and child labour: Asia’s unacceptable record

Modern slavery and child labour: Asia’s unacceptable record

COMMENT | 'Ending these requires integrated thinking, coordinated action, and effective policymaking.'

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