Rohingya children forced to marry to survive
FEllie Finkelstein, Freedom United
| August 31st, 2025 News Digest |
| OUR CAMPAIGN ISSUES IN THE NEWS |
| Forced marriage Rohingya children at risk of forced child marriage as aid declines 12 million Rohingya live in the world’s largest refugee camp in Bangladesh. With US aid cuts and over 4,500 schools closed, families face dwindling support and are selling their children into marriage and forced labor to survive. Show more… |
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| Human trafficking $50M human trafficking and forced labor scheme disguised as faith Two religious leaders in the US face federal charges for running a $50 million trafficking scheme. Exploiting faith for profit to fund their own lavish lifestyles, the accused coerced followers into forced labor in call centers, using deception, isolation, and abuse. |
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| Domestic slavery Exploitation in Bangladesh: the importance of legal recognition for domestic workers Advocates in Bangladesh are urging legal recognition of domestic workers, warning that gaps in labor laws fuel exploitation, child slavery, and trafficking. Ratifying ILO Convention 189 could secure rights, dignity, and safety for millions. Show more… |
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