slavery



STORY OF THE DAY • Jul 30, 2021 • 8 min read

Editorial Modern day slavery is alive and well in Southeast Asia

By Matt Friedman • Jul 30, 2021
It is estimated that there are more slaves today than at any time in human history, with the fisheries, brothels and construction sites of Southeast Asia home to some of the worst abuses. On World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, Mekong Club CEO Matt Friedman highlights the fight to end the practice

Dec 29, 2020 • 5 min read
Analysis

Seafaring slavery aboard Chinese fishing vessels in the Indo-Pacific

Over the course of this year, separate incidents of alleged forced labour, trafficking, disappearances and killings aboard Chinese fishing vessels around Southeast Asia have led to growing pressure to tackle the rampant human rights abuses being conducted at sea
By Rebekah Baynard-Smith • Dec 29, 2020