North Koreans forced to work in Russia
By Ellie Finkelstein, Freedom United
| August 17th, 2025News Digest |
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| Forced labor North Korean laborers sent to work in Russia “in a prison without bars” Russia’s war on Ukraine has fueled labor shortages, prompting the transfer of thousands of North Koreans to Russia. Experts and escapees report they endure “slave-like conditions,” generating income for the regime—adding to the war’s human toll beyond Ukraine and Russia. Show more… |
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| Forced marriage She survived a child marriage, now she’s fighting to end them for good At 15, Roshni Perween was forced to marry a man three times her age. Overcoming sexual violence and stigma, she now works to end child marriage, becoming a nationally recognized change-maker. Show more… |
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| Domestic slavery Nepal’s migration ban costing women their lives Nepal’s ban on women migrating for domestic work forces thousands into irregular routes, leaving them vulnerable to abuse, exploitation, and even death abroad. When these women die, their families are left with debt and no justice. Show more… |
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