Category: Campaigns

Highlighting just some of the issues people face around the world

Anti-Slavery Campaign: a reader’s reply

By Jayne Ribeiro | Published: 14 May 2005
"I recently came across the article about slavery in all its diabolical forms, trafficking, etc. Do people think that this is one of those blights on humanity which only happens in far away foreign countries so while we feel very sorry about it we don't feel too concerned or threatened? Or do you think perhaps it also happens a little closer to home? Hmm!" BE reader Jayne tells a disturbing story of slavery within the EU...
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Vulture Recovery Plan

By Kay McMahon | Published: 17 February 2004
"Mystery deaths among Indian white-backed vultures, long-billed vultures and slender-billed vultures has cut their numbers by more than 97% in India in twelve years. And the rate of decline is increasing." Three species of vulture in India are suddenly faced with extinction. The Editor reports on plans to rehabilitate them.
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Anti-Slavery

By Kay McMahon | Published: 9 October 2000
"For many people, the image that comes to mind when they hear the word slavery is that of the old slave trade. It is something we think of as part of our history rather than our present. But the reality is that slavery continues TODAY." Why the struggle to rid the world of this evil practice continues into the 21st century - and what you can do to help.
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