#exploitation
#exploitation

Russia exploits African women, study finds DW 06/13/2025

They turned us into hard laborers with low wages... At first we felt good... but when we got here, they changed everything and gave excuses.

Women in technology

fromFactinate

2 days ago

Ota Benga's tragic story is much darker than the history books admit.

Ota Benga's life, from the Congo to the Bronx Zoo, illustrates an inverted American Dream filled with human suffering and resilience against adversity.

Brooklyn

fromBrooklyn Eagle

2 days ago

Owner and managers of tobacco processing company indicted for wage theft for allegedly stealing approximately $310K from more than two dozen employees

Brooklyn's DA announces indictment of Hothead Grabba for wage theft and worker exploitation, signaling zero tolerance for labor violations.

US news

fromwww.npr.org

2 days ago

Leaders of 'orgasmic meditation' company were convicted of forced labor: What to know

Two former executives of OneTaste were convicted of forced labor conspiracy for exploiting employees through sexual and psychological manipulation.

fromPortland Mercury

3 days ago

He got toe-jam football

Addiction is still used as a tool of control. Whether it is synthetic opioids, pharmaceuticals, or other substances marketed as relief or escape, it all serves one purpose.

Cannabis

fromThe Washington Post

U.K. to cut foreign workers, the 'backbone' of British nursing homes

The UK ends overseas recruitment of care workers amid concerns of fraud and exploitation.

#human-rights

Europe news

Let's not forget the migrant workers who end up being exploited in Spain | Letter

Spain's economic boom relies heavily on the exploitation of migrants, demonstrating that xenophobia ultimately does not pay.

UN judge jailed in UK after forcing woman to work as slave

A UN judge was sentenced to prison for enslaving a woman and exploiting her status in the UK.

Why Maids Keep Dying in Saudi Arabia

Kenyan women face severe exploitation in Saudi Arabia's domestic work sector, often resulting in abuse and even death.

Privacy professionals

GirlsDoPorn boss, once one of FBI's 10 most wanted, pleads guilty to sex trafficking

UK news

Exploited, recognised as a slavery victim, now facing deportation: one seafarer's UK ordeal

Europe news

Let's not forget the migrant workers who end up being exploited in Spain | Letter

Spain's economic boom relies heavily on the exploitation of migrants, demonstrating that xenophobia ultimately does not pay.

UN judge jailed in UK after forcing woman to work as slave

A UN judge was sentenced to prison for enslaving a woman and exploiting her status in the UK.

Why Maids Keep Dying in Saudi Arabia

Kenyan women face severe exploitation in Saudi Arabia's domestic work sector, often resulting in abuse and even death.

Privacy professionals

GirlsDoPorn boss, once one of FBI's 10 most wanted, pleads guilty to sex trafficking

UK news

Exploited, recognised as a slavery victim, now facing deportation: one seafarer's UK ordeal

Non-profit organizations

When a child knocks, ask them if they are okay

SF parents

Former teen member of L.A. K-pop group sues management, alleging abuse and exploitation

fromPortland Mercury

Non-profit organizations

When a child knocks, ask them if they are okay

SF parents

Former teen member of L.A. K-pop group sues management, alleging abuse and exploitation

more#child-labor

#migrant-workers

Ministers delaying inquiry into treatment of migrant carers, RCN says

The government is slow to address the mistreatment of migrant carers despite multiple complaints about working conditions.

UK news

Government exploring making employers pay to bring foreign farm workers to the UK

Ministers delaying inquiry into treatment of migrant carers, RCN says

The government is slow to address the mistreatment of migrant carers despite multiple complaints about working conditions.

UK news

Government exploring making employers pay to bring foreign farm workers to the UK

more#migrant-workers

fromwww.aljazeera.com

The Human Hunters of Sarajevo | True Crime Reports

Wealthy individuals may seek disturbing thrills in war-torn areas, raising ethical questions about human exploitation.

Non-profit organizations

fromNature

Your time is valuable. Don't give it away just for 'exposure'

Academics frequently face expectations to provide expert insights without compensation, highlighting an ongoing issue of unpaid labor in the academic community.

Miss World organisers accused of being vindictive and bitter' towards ex-contestant

I felt like I've been fed a false narrative of this system that promotes beauty with a purpose, that's supposed to be about advocacy and what you champion for.

UK news

CISA Adds Five Actively Exploited Vulnerabilities in Advantive VeraCore and Ivanti EPM to KEV List

CISA added five critical vulnerabilities to its KEV catalog, highlighting active exploitation threats.

Immediate patch application required by March 31, 2025, for federal agencies.

Tech industry

fromThe Hacker News

Cisco, Hitachi, Microsoft, and Progress Flaws Actively Exploited-CISA Sounds Alarm

CISA has documented new vulnerabilities due to active exploitation, emphasizing the importance of prompt security updates.

fromComputerWeekly.com

3 weeks ago

Tech industry

Hacking contest exposes VMware security | Computer Weekly

fromTechCrunch

Information security

Palo Alto Networks warns hackers are breaking into its customers' firewalls - again | TechCrunch

Information security

fromThe Hacker News

CISA Adds Five Actively Exploited Vulnerabilities in Advantive VeraCore and Ivanti EPM to KEV List

CISA added five critical vulnerabilities to its KEV catalog, highlighting active exploitation threats.

Immediate patch application required by March 31, 2025, for federal agencies.

Tech industry

fromThe Hacker News

Cisco, Hitachi, Microsoft, and Progress Flaws Actively Exploited-CISA Sounds Alarm

CISA has documented new vulnerabilities due to active exploitation, emphasizing the importance of prompt security updates.

fromComputerWeekly.com

3 weeks ago

Tech industry

Hacking contest exposes VMware security | Computer Weekly

fromTechCrunch

Information security

Palo Alto Networks warns hackers are breaking into its customers' firewalls - again | TechCrunch

more#cybersecurity

Social media marketing

fromNew York Post

Hyper-sexualized AI Down syndrome content is going viral in latest sick trend

AI filters are being misused to superimpose Down syndrome features on women for sexualized content, alarming advocates.

#sexual-assault

fromPitchfork

Los Angeles

Smokey Robinson Sued by Former Housekeepers for Sexual Assault

Miscellaneous

Gym owner jailed for 'predatory' sex attack and for secretly filming women as he gave them massages

Los Angeles

fromPitchfork

Smokey Robinson Sued by Former Housekeepers for Sexual Assault

Smokey Robinson faces a $50 million lawsuit from former staff alleging multiple sexual assaults.

The plaintiffs claim their immigration status concerns deterred them from reporting the assaults.

Miscellaneous

Gym owner jailed for 'predatory' sex attack and for secretly filming women as he gave them massages

more#sexual-assault

#gender-equality

UK news

New laws banning sex for rent to go before Cabinet today

Business

Women in Indonesia's textile industry seek more rights DW 12/05/2024

UK news

New laws banning sex for rent to go before Cabinet today

Business

Women in Indonesia's textile industry seek more rights DW 12/05/2024

When a great ball of fire came crashing down

Eyewitnesses recall luminous objects falling during a storm, hinting at unusual meteorological phenomena.

The trade of tropical butterflies is exploitative and poses a threat to ecosystems.

NYC LGBT

I want to talk about it honestly': trauma of Weinstein's unknown British victims is revealed

Harvey Weinstein's abuse affected many, including unknown victims, leading to significant conversations about the inherent risks women faced in the entertainment industry.

NYC startup

fromNew York Post

Exclusive | Wheelchair-bound Brooklyn man received tens of thousands in settlements through alleged 'shakedown' lawsuits over access

A paraplegic man has filed numerous lawsuits against businesses claiming lack of ADA compliance, leading to accusations of profit exploitation through settlements.

Kidneys for cash: Inside a global organ trafficking network DW 04/14/2025

Amon Kipruto Mely's desperate decision to sell his kidney led to exploitation and health complications, showcasing the dangers of organ trafficking.

#human-trafficking

Moment UN judge who forced woman to work as slave claims immunity' to police

A United Nations judge was convicted for human trafficking and forced labor, showcasing abuse of power within legal ranks.

World news

fromFast Company

fromwww.barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk

84 Indonesians lured into 'virtual slavery' have been freed from scam centers in Myanmar

Eighty-four Indonesians were repatriated from scam centers in Myanmar as part of broader crackdowns on human trafficking.

London politics

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk

'Greedy' Dagenham brothel owner jailed for forcing women into sex work across UK

Three individuals were sentenced to over 15 years for running a human trafficking ring, coercing vulnerable women into unsafe sex work across 50 brothels.

London politics

Greedy' owners of Dartford brothel jailed for forcing women into sex work across UK

Miscellaneous

Kerry councillors receive images of sex workers and brothels in the post

Moment UN judge who forced woman to work as slave claims immunity' to police

A United Nations judge was convicted for human trafficking and forced labor, showcasing abuse of power within legal ranks.

World news

fromFast Company

fromwww.barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk

84 Indonesians lured into 'virtual slavery' have been freed from scam centers in Myanmar

Eighty-four Indonesians were repatriated from scam centers in Myanmar as part of broader crackdowns on human trafficking.

London politics

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk

'Greedy' Dagenham brothel owner jailed for forcing women into sex work across UK

Three individuals were sentenced to over 15 years for running a human trafficking ring, coercing vulnerable women into unsafe sex work across 50 brothels.

London politics

Greedy' owners of Dartford brothel jailed for forcing women into sex work across UK

Miscellaneous

Kerry councillors receive images of sex workers and brothels in the post

more#human-trafficking

When Kenyan Maids Sought Help Overseas, Diplomats Demanded Sex

Kenyan labor attache in Saudi Arabia exploited vulnerable women seeking help by demanding sex or money for assistance.

Women

When Kenyan Maids Sought Help Overseas, Diplomats Demanded Sex

Kenyan embassy officials in Riyadh exploit desperate women seeking help from abuse.

fromA Philosopher's Blog

philosophy

What Makes Slavery Evil?

Women

When Kenyan Maids Sought Help Overseas, Diplomats Demanded Sex

Kenyan labor attache in Saudi Arabia exploited vulnerable women seeking help by demanding sex or money for assistance.

Women

When Kenyan Maids Sought Help Overseas, Diplomats Demanded Sex

Kenyan embassy officials in Riyadh exploit desperate women seeking help from abuse.

fromA Philosopher's Blog

philosophy

What Makes Slavery Evil?

Next phase of wildfire rebuild: here come the lawyers

Lawyers are mobilizing in Altadena after the Eaton fire, seeking clients amidst concerns of exploitation.

fromBuzzFeed

17 Dark And Terrible Things I Learned This Month

"The women there told us there were no (surrogacy) contracts or parents. After we got this information, we got scared, so we tried to contact people back home."

NYC parents

Video games

fromGameSpot

WoW Exploiters Cleared New Mythic Raid 'First' Using Grey Items, Got Banned, And Then Did It Again

A guild has exploited a raid in World of Warcraft, achieving Mythic clears through cheats, prompting Blizzard to act swiftly.

Film

fromInverse

'The Surfer' Rides The Wave Of a Deranged Nicolas Cage Performance

The Surfer explores themes of identity, aggression, and masculinity in a hostile local beach culture.

#justice

fromwww.ilfordrecorder.co.uk

Women in technology

Man jailed after forcing woman with Down syndrome to buy him 1,300 iPhone and withdraw cash

Miscellaneous

Predator who raped girl after plying her with booze is jailed for 13 years

fromwww.ilfordrecorder.co.uk

Women in technology

Man jailed after forcing woman with Down syndrome to buy him 1,300 iPhone and withdraw cash

Miscellaneous

Predator who raped girl after plying her with booze is jailed for 13 years

Bong Joon Ho's Parasite Follow-Up Takes On Trump. It's a Blast.

Mickey 17 offers a chilling commentary on exploitation and authoritarianism through the lens of a futuristic labor colony.

The film's release coincides hauntingly with contemporary societal issues.

US news

In U.S., Tate Brothers Are Met With a Mixed Reception

Andrew Tate's arrival in Florida has raised alarms among women's rights groups and victims as they face multiple ongoing investigations.

New laws to protect children exploited by gangs in England and Wales will save lives'

New laws in the UK target exploitative use of children in crime, imposing severe penalties on offenders.

Arts

fromThe Atlantic

fromPrivacy International

A Novel That Boldly Rethinks the Border

Flores's novel explores the U.S.-Mexico border as a complex space of exploitation and boundless potential, challenging conventional narratives.

#gig-economy

EU data protection

Time to deliver answers: An open letter to Just Eat Takeaway, Uber and Deliveroo

Gig platforms use algorithmic management, leading to lack of transparency and potential exploitation of workers.

fromPrivacy International

UK politics

So immoral': gig economy workers forced to pay fee to receive their wages

EU data protection

Time to deliver answers: An open letter to Just Eat Takeaway, Uber and Deliveroo

Gig platforms use algorithmic management, leading to lack of transparency and potential exploitation of workers.

UK politics

So immoral': gig economy workers forced to pay fee to receive their wages

The Billion-Dollar Adult Streaming Industry Is Fueled by Horrific Labor Abuses

Adult entertainment workers face systemic exploitation, prioritizing urgent issues over broader accountability of the industry.

Miscellaneous