100 Years After Geneva, Modern Slavery Is Still Invisible By Design
Despite a century-old international treaty aimed at eradicating slavery, modern forms of exploitation persist, particularly in industries like Indonesian tuna fishing. Fishermen are lured with false promises, only to have their passports and wages withheld, and are forced to work in dangerous conditions with minimal sustenance. This hidden subsidy allows Western supermarkets to offer artificially low prices for products like tuna, while also contributing to significant public health crises and lifelong trauma for victims. AI
