child slavery
How a Death Exposed a History of Sexual Assault at a Rich Politician's Home
Sri Lanka's court says the politician's family is powerful enough to influence the investigation.
‘Where’s My Daughter’s Body?’: Deadly Fire Exposes Child Labour at a Snack Factory
In a factory fire that killed 51, activists say at least 16 children died while making snacks meant for children their own age.
An Article About Nestlé's Use of Slave Labor Was Sponsored by Their Competitor
Competition can be nasty in the corporate food business, and sometimes a blow can be delivered in a surprising way.
The Shrimp Industry's Slave Labor Problem Is Even Worse Than We Thought
A further investigation has revealed that global restaurants and stores—including supposedly conscientious retailers like Whole Foods—are also selling shrimp peeled by slaves.
How You May Indirectly Be Funding Child Slavery
We talked to the creator of Slavery Footprint, a new website that shows how many slaves are working for you in the global supply chain.
Bangladeshi Sweatshops Continue to Imperil Workers’ Lives
In 2013, the Rana Plaza garment factory collapsed, killing more than 1,100 Bangladeshi workers. Despite the news coverage, sweatshops aren't much better today.
Your Chocolate Addiction Is Fueling Child Slavery
Attention Western chocolate consumers: We're all going to hell. West African cocoa farmers are hard-pressed for farming resources and are struggling to keep up with Western demand, resulting in free child labor deemed slavery by international advocacy.