Sam Okyere is a lecturer in Sociology at the University of Nottingham. He is primarily interested in sociological, anthropological and policy analysis of childhood, child rights, human rights, social justice, (in)equality, globalisation, migration, racism and identity.
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Published in: democraciaAbiertaWalk Free: ¿midiendo la esclavitud global o enmascarando la hipocresía mundial?La fundación Walk Free dice luchar contra la «esclavitud moderna» midiendo su magnitud, pero ¿será este índice solo un ejercicio de hipocresía política? English
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Published in: Beyond Trafficking and SlaveryThe false promise of the Nordic model of sex workThe model of criminalising only the clients of sex workers is becoming increasingly popular, but what do those working with sex workers in Finland actually think of it?
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Published in: Beyond Trafficking and SlaveryWhen is sex work 'decent work'?The world is aiming to have ‘decent work for all’ by 2030. What could that look like for one of the most stigmatised professions in the world?
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Published in: Beyond Trafficking and Slavery'Let the market decide': the ultimate cop-out in the fight against labour exploitationConsumers don't have the time or the spare cash to only purchase ethically from companies they've thoroughly researched. Why do we pretend they do?
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Published in: HomeTo work without rights is to be powerless in the face of abuseDomestic workers face many forms of abuse in Singapore, and their limited rights under the law give them few ways to protect themselves.
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Published in: Beyond Trafficking and SlaveryTime to take working children seriouslyOn the occasion of the IV Global Conference on the Sustained Eradication of Child Labour, it is time to listen to working children on what works for them – and what doesn’t.