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ACTION ON FORCED LABOUR AND EXPLOITATION OF MIGRANT DOMESTIC WORKERS
IN THE PHILIPPINES
Domestic workers in the Philippines,
the vast majority of whom are women and girls, are not given the
same protections as other workers under labour laws and work in
other people's homes hidden from public view. This leaves them particularly
vulnerable to abuse and exploitation, and many are the victims of
forced labour. Many domestic workers migrate from rural areas to
the cities and are vulnerable to trafficking, as well as to debt
bondage. A Domestic Workers Bill, which would protect them, has
been delayed for several years by Presidential impeachment proceedings
and various other postponements. Act now to urge the Philippines
Government to prioritise this legislation and ensure that it passes
without further delay.
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HISTORIC
SLAVERY CASE LAUNCHED AGAINST NIGER
In a historic first, a former
slave is bringing a case against the State of Niger before the Economic
Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Community Court of Justice
in Niamey on 7 April 2008, on the grounds that Niger has failed
to implement laws against slavery.
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press release
TRANSATLANTIC
SLAVE TRADE SEMINARS - RESOURCES, TRAINING AND NETWORKING BEYOND
THE BICENTENARY
As part of the 2007 bicentenary commemorations, Anti-Slavery International
launched the Recovered Histories project, an outreach and
resources programme. 2007 provided a basis for creating dialogue
about the Transatlantic Slave Trade and its legacies, Recovered
Histories seeks to continue this work beyond 2007. Anti-Slavery
International is inviting participants to a series of free regional
seminars in April and May 2008 to bring together a wide range of
groups and organisations who are working on these issues and interested
in making links, creating sustainable networks and sharing appropriate
practice.
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A
MAJOR STEP FORWARD IN ENSURING THE PROTECTION OF THE RIGHTS OF TRAFFICKED
PERSONS
Anti-Slavery International joined with
Amnesty International and La Strada International to welcome the
entry into force of the Council of Europe Convention on Action against
Trafficking in Human Beings on 1 February 2008. This represents
a major step forward in the protection of the rights of the individuals
who have been trapped in a modern form of slavey.
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CURRENT VACANCY:
Press
Officer
VOLUNTEER VACANCIES:
Africa
Programme Assistant,
Partner
Liaison & Research Volunteer and
Publications
Assistant
ANTI-SLAVERY
INTERNATIONAL NOMINATED AS BENEFICIARY OF GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL'S
LEFTFIELD EVENT 14 MAY 2008
The trade union organised
Left Field stage at Glastonbury Festival today announced a major
event in Liverpool as part of the City Of Culture celebrations and
as a fund-raiser for Anti-Slavery International. On Wednesday 14
May Glastonbury’s Left Field will take over the Liverpool Carling
Academy with a showcase of some of the city’s finest young
bands and some very special guests.
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details and booking
2007 CAMPAIGN
CONTINUES – SEIZE THE ABOLITIONIST SPIRIT
2007 marked 200 years since Britain
abolished the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Today, at least 12 million
people are in slavery. Anti-Slavery International is calling for
measures to address slavery past and present. The campaign remains
open for signature – seize the abolitionist spirit:
•Sign the Fight
for Freedom Declaration
•Make
a donation and support our work to end slavery today!
•Join
Anti-Slavery International
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