'Anti-slavery laws' before Lords Oct 26, 2009
Liberty and Anti-Slavery International say servitude and forced labour remain widespread, with some migrants being held against their will on low wages ... Aidan McQuade, from Anti-Slavery International, said: "Forced labour will remain a reality in the UK unless adequate legislation is put in place and enforced. "Getting the police to prosecute those who hold people in modern-day slavery is extremely difficult because of the lack of a clear offence criminalising this practice. (BBC News -- UK)
Protesters step up campaign Jun 17, 2009
However, Romana Cacchioli, of Anti-Slavery International, told the Herald descent-based slavery was not uncommon among the Saharawi and although she was not aware of it being practised at Tindouf, the case of a young Mauritanian girl being trafficked to work as a domestic servant in the camps was well documented by Spanish media. The filmmakers issued a statement saying the attack on the film was part of a "sophisticated and well-resourced campaign". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Anti-slavery gong for Mauritanian May 28, 2009
A Mauritanian non-governmental organisation run by the son of a slave has won this year's Anti-Slavery International Award ... He told the BBC World Service: "I, together with a number of my friends, realised that slavery was unjust, and that we couldn't respect the traditional law of Mauritanian society. SOS Esclaves operate in a very hostile environment where the authorities can be deeply intolerant to anyone they regard as embarrassing them Aidan McQuadeAnti-Slavery International... (BBC News -- Africa)
World's mega cities expand as millions quit the countryside Mar 12, 2009
anti-slavery international. south london. (Yahoo News -- Population Issues)
Niger: Woman Honored for Work to End Slavery Mar 7, 2009
Mani worked with the local nongovernmental organization (NGO) Timidria, and later with the British NGO Anti-Slavery International, to bring her case to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), charging that the government of Niger had not successfully protected her rights under its anti-slavery laws. "It was very difficult to challenge my former master and to speak out when people see you as nothing more than a slave," Mani said in comments published by Anti-Slavery International.... (allAfrica.com)
