Human Trafficking in [Singapore] [other countries]
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Human Trafficking & Modern-day Slavery

Republic of Singapore [ Country-by-Country Reports ]

The Republic of Singapore consists of the island of Singapore and about 60 small adjacent islands at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, SE Asia [map]. Singapore city, the capital, largest city, and chief port, is administratively coextensive with the republic and the distinction between the two has virtually disappeared. Singapore has a highly developed and successful free market economy, enjoys a remarkably open and corruption-free environment, stable prices, and a per capita GDP equal to that of the Big 4 West European countries. The economy depends heavily on exports, particularly in electronics and manufacturing.

Singapore is a destination country for women and girls trafficked for the purpose of labor and commercial sexual exploitation. Some women from India, Thailand, the Philippines, and the People’s Republic of China who travel to Singapore voluntarily for prostitution or work are subsequently deceived or coerced into sexual servitude. A significant number of foreign domestic workers in Singapore faces the unlawful confiscation of their travel documents, restrictions on their movement, confinement, and/or physical or sexual abuse. Some Singaporean men travel to countries in the region for child sex tourism. - U.S. State Dept Trafficking in Persons Report, June, 2008 [full country report]

CAUTION:  The following links have been culled from the web to illuminate the situation in Singapore. Some of these links may lead to websites that present allegations that are unsubstantiated or even false.  No attempt has been made to validate their authenticity or to verify their content.

Bur of Democracy, Human Rights & Labor - Country Reports on Human Rights Practices - 2005

TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS – In 2004 there were three prosecutions, two of which involved forced prostitution, and one of which involved bringing a woman into the country under false pretenses for the purpose of prostitution. The latter case involved a Sri Lankan woman, who was recruited in Sri Lanka and told she would be a maid, but was forced into prostitution. Her two "vice abettors" were each fined $15,476 (S$26 thousand).

The police and other elements of the government were widely recognized to be both effective and among the least corrupt such institutions to be found. There were no reports of any official involvement in trafficking in persons.

Iza Calzado’s film focuses on human trafficking

Mona ends up in a brothel in Singapore after falling victim to a sweet-talking illegal recruiter. A victim of human trafficking, Mona makes the best out of her situation in order to send money back home to her family.

TRUE STORY - According to director Jowee Morel, “Mona Singapore Escort” exposes the reality of white slavery in Singapore, which counts Filipinas among its victims. Despite Singapore's reputation as a strict, law-abiding society and its hardline stance on crime (the Singapore government has put to death even foreigners found guilty in illegal drugs cases), Morel said human trafficking and sexual slavery are disturbing realities in Singapore.

Damn Singapore! - Singapore, ever loyal to Human Traffickers, punishes the victim

http://www.akha.org/content/blog/page6.html

We aren't suprised, not after how the Government of Singapore responded to our concern for Akha prisoner Ms. Amue Athu, with total disregard.

So now, after rigorous effort to defend the case of Ms. Amue Athu as a victim of trafficking, the Government of Singapore totally ignores our concerns and issues a LIFE BAN on Amue Athu.

Disasters Increase Risk of Human Trafficking

The crimes are many forms: distribution of 880 babies from North Sumatra to Singapore by a foundation, for instance. The babies, she explained, were re-sold when they arrived in Singapore. If they were caught in action at sea, the babies were often thrown out of board so as to wipe the evidence.

Microsoft Uses Grants To Help Alleviate Human Trafficking

Microsoft Corp. has released grants worth more than $1 million to six Asian countries to deal with human trafficking by providing computer skills.

Called the "Unlimited Potential," the grants were distributed throughout: Cambodia, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.

Why Does Singapore Imprison the Victims of Trafficking?

ONGOING CASES - We are concerned that the government of Singapore does not recognize the issue of trafficking and that Akha women are trafficked into their country for brothels. The Singapore Immigration people (ICA) have repeatedly told us that they are "checking into the case" but then never reply to our email.

Freedom House Country Report - Political Rights: 5 Civil Liberties: 4 Status: Partly Free

Human Rights Overview by Human Rights Watch – Defending Human Rights Worldwide

U.S. Library of Congress - Country Study

Singapore slams US report on human trafficking, maid abuse

Singapore on Monday, Aug 30, strongly rejected a US government report alleging that an illicit trade in Asian prostitutes and the "involuntary servitude" of some foreign maids exists in the city-state. "While Singapore is not spared from vice activities, forced prostitution is very rare here," the Ministry of Home Affairs said.

"A small minority of foreign domestic workers face seriously abusive labor conditions," it said, adding that "in a few such cases, these circumstances may amount to involuntary servitude."

Comments on the 2004 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report on Singapore by the United States Department of State [DOC]

Singapore shares the concerns of the US Government on the problem of trafficking in persons. We have, through the years, put in place legislation and devoted law enforcement resources to confront the problem. We have therefore succeeded in keeping trafficking in persons to a minimal level. We continually monitor the situation.

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Human Trafficking in [Singapore] [other countries]
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