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Paper Chains

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Welcome to Paper Chains, a podcast that takes a deep dive into key reports, uncovering exploitation, labor abuses, and global supply chain tracking. This series is a project of Five24, dedicated to shining a light on the facts behind the headlines.

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15 episodes

episode Patterns of Abuse: What the UN Found in Ukraine artwork

Patterns of Abuse: What the UN Found in Ukraine

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2506441/fan_mail/new] In this episode of the Paper Chains Podcast, we expand our focus from individual impact to the broader systems at play. Building on our previous discussion of how the war in Ukraine is affecting children, we turn to a report from the United Nations Human Rights Council’s Commission of Inquiry. This investigation documents patterns of detention, torture, enforced disappearances, and forced transfers—raising serious questions about how these actions are being carried out and why. Rather than isolated incidents, the report points to systems of control operating within the conflict. We break down these findings in clear, accessible terms and explore how they connect to broader dynamics of coercion and exploitation. This episode looks beyond what is happening to ask a deeper question: when patterns like this emerge, what does accountability actually look like? Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2506441/support] Thank you for listening. This is a project of Five24 [https://www.five24.org].

2 Apr 2026 - 25 min
episode Episode 14 - Children, Conflict, and Coercion: What the UN Found in Ukraine artwork

Episode 14 - Children, Conflict, and Coercion: What the UN Found in Ukraine

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2506441/fan_mail/new] In this episode of the Paper Chains Podcast, we shift focus from global reports to one of the most vulnerable populations affected by conflict: children. Drawing on a report from the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, we explore how the war in Ukraine is impacting children—through displacement, family separation, institutional care, and forced transfers. But beyond the immediate humanitarian concerns, this episode examines a deeper question: how do these conditions create long-term vulnerability to exploitation and trafficking? We break down what the report reveals in clear, accessible terms, connecting the findings to broader systems of coercion and risk that often emerge in conflict zones. This episode is not just about what is happening—but what it means, and what patterns we should be paying attention to moving forward. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2506441/support] Thank you for listening. This is a project of Five24 [https://www.five24.org].

31 Mar 2026 - 20 min
episode Episode 13 - Three Years, One Fight: What’s Changed in the TIP Reports from 2023–2025? artwork

Episode 13 - Three Years, One Fight: What’s Changed in the TIP Reports from 2023–2025?

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2506441/fan_mail/new] In this episode of Paper Chains, we step back and compare the 2023, 2024, and 2025 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Reports to understand what’s really changing in the global fight against human trafficking. Are countries improving—or just shifting positions? Are policies becoming more effective, or are the same challenges repeating year after year? We break down key trends across three years of reporting, including changes in country rankings, policy focus, and global trafficking patterns. This episode offers a bigger-picture look at progress, stagnation, and what these reports reveal about the future of anti-trafficking efforts. Paper Chains is a project of Five24, a nonprofit committed to justice, education, and ethical consumerism. This episode is sponsored by Ethical Trade Co, supporting ethical supply chains and survivor-centered impact. Learn more at www.ethicaltradeco.com [http://www.ethicaltradeco.com]. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2506441/support] Thank you for listening. This is a project of Five24 [https://www.five24.org].

24 Mar 2026 - 57 min
episode Episode 12 - Politics and the TIP Report: Controversy Under the New Administration artwork

Episode 12 - Politics and the TIP Report: Controversy Under the New Administration

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2506441/fan_mail/new] In this episode of Paper Chains, we take a closer look at the controversies surrounding the 2025 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report under the current U.S. administration. While the report is widely considered the world’s most influential global assessment of human trafficking responses, it has also faced criticism over the years for potential political influence in country rankings. In this episode, we explore the debates around how administrations shape the report, what critics and advocates are saying about the latest edition, and why transparency and credibility matter for global anti-trafficking accountability. Paper Chains is a project of Five24, a nonprofit committed to justice, education, and ethical consumerism. This episode is sponsored by Ethical Trade Co, supporting ethical supply chains and survivor-centered impact. Learn more at www.ethicaltradeco.com [http://www.ethicaltradeco.com]. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2506441/support] Thank you for listening. This is a project of Five24 [https://www.five24.org].

24 Mar 2026 - 36 min
episode Episode 11 - The Global Scorecard: Inside the 2025 Trafficking in Persons Report artwork

Episode 11 - The Global Scorecard: Inside the 2025 Trafficking in Persons Report

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2506441/fan_mail/new] n this episode of Paper Chains, we unpack the 2025 U.S. Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report, one of the world’s most influential assessments of how governments respond to human trafficking. Covering more than 180 countries, the report ranks nations based on their efforts to prevent trafficking, protect victims, and prosecute traffickers. We break down how the ranking system works, what the report reveals about global trafficking trends, and where progress is still falling short. From government accountability to survivor protection, the TIP Report offers a global snapshot of the fight against exploitation—and the work still left to do. Paper Chains is a project of Five24, a nonprofit committed to justice, education, and ethical consumerism. This episode is sponsored by Ethical Trade Co, supporting ethical supply chains and survivor-centered impact. Learn more at www.ethicaltradeco.com [http://www.ethicaltradeco.com]. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2506441/support] Thank you for listening. This is a project of Five24 [https://www.five24.org].

13 Mar 2026 - 53 min
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