Children caught between exploitation and deportation
By Ellie Finkelstein, Freedom United
| September 7th, 2025 News Digest |
| OUR CAMPAIGN ISSUES IN THE NEWS |
| Child labor violations Guatemalan children caught between deportation and exploitation in the US Hundreds of Guatemalan children faced attempted deportation without due process, leaving them vulnerable to exploitation and trafficking. Already overrepresented in child labor violations, migrant minors live in fear, showing how weak protections and deportation threats increase their vulnerability. Show more… |
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| Organ trafficking Kenyans tricked into organ trafficking scam speak out Kenyan victims of an organ trafficking scheme revealed how doctors and brokers tricked them into selling their kidneys. Exploiting poverty, traffickers profited while victims suffered lifelong health consequences. Show more… |
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| Worker empowerment Cocoa communities lead the way out of exploitation Community-led initiatives in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana are reducing forced child labor in cocoa farming. By combining education, farmer support, and advocacy, these programs empower families, protect children, and hold companies accountable, proving systemic change is possible. Show more… |
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