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gender-based violence

Nigerian Women Trafficked to Iraq Tortured, Dehumanized, Beg to Return Home

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Some Nigerian women employed as domestic workers in Iraq continue to cry out over the severe abuse and exploitation they endure, with activists likening their situation to some form of “modern slavery.” Their stories reveal a horrific reality of daily physical, emotional, and s*xual abuse, all under the guise of promises for better opportunities abroad. […]

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Ekweremadu: Organ Harvesting Victim Addresses UK Court

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The victim at the center of the organ harvesting saga has addressed the court about his encounter with the Ekweremadu family. In a letter addressed to the court, he said his body parts are “not for sale”. This comes after the United Kingdom court on Friday jailed Ekweremadu to a total of 9 years and […]

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