Dyson settles forced labor suit in landmark case
From Ellie Finkelstein, Freedom United
| March 8th, 2026 News Digest |
| OUR CAMPAIGN ISSUES IN THE NEWS |
| Forced labor Forced labor case landmark for supply chain accountability Electronics appliance maker Dyson has agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by 24 migrant workers who allege they were subjected to forced labor in a Malaysian factory. Despite Dyson denying liability, the case adds to growing pressure on multinational companies to confront exploitation and modern slavery risks in overseas supply chains. Show more… |
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| Forced marriage Reports of forced marriage rise in Australia, survivor calls for reform Helena Hassani was only 11 years old when she was coerced into marriage. Years later, after fighting for her independence through education, she secured a divorce and rebuilt her life. Today, she is raising awareness about forced marriage in Australia as reports of it continue to rise. Show more… |
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| Human trafficking Epstein files reveal how powerful allies enabled trafficking networkJ effrey Epstein’s sex trafficking network was sustained for years by powerful allies and financial institutions. Newly reviewed records show banks continued handling his money after his conviction, while wealthy elites maintained ties that protected his status—helping enable the exploitation and trafficking of vulnerable girls. |
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From the archives
| Slavery in conflict Economic desperation and brutal repression compound modern slavery risks in Iran January 21, 2026—Economic desperation, combined with brutal crackdowns, internet blackouts, and restrictions on journalists, is not incidental in Iran. They are part of a strategy to obscure the scale of repression—and the broader human rights abuses and conditions for modern slavery to flourish. |
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