The Dark Economy of Mail Order Brides

Global Rights Defenders

Sian Norris, the Chief Social and European Affairs reporter for Byline Times, joins Rai Jordan for this week's episode. Norris is a feminist activist with a specific focus on reproductive and LGBTIQ rights. Rai and Norris discuss the concept of spousal consumer economies, and the exploitative measures used by third parties. Norris also shared her findings from her investigative work regarding Ukrainian refugee women seeking a better life in a safer country. The two touched upon topics such as national and international laws regarding marriage in relation to human trafficking, meaningful interpretations behind consent, and the realities of consumer marriages behind the advertised stereotypes. Norris believes viewers at home can help by standing in solidarity with Ukraine, donating to notable causes, developing safer migration channels for vulnerable populations, and both supporting and expanding safeguards for vulnerable women. To keep up with Sian Norris: Website: https://www.sianthewriter.com/ | Twitter: @sianushka | Email: [e-mail] | LinkedIn: Sian Norris | Upcoming Book 2023: Bodies Under Siege - The Far Right Attack on Reproductive Rights Interested in The Dark Economy of Mail Order Brides and want to learn more? Here are the resources used by Rai Jordan for today's video: Norris, S (April 29, 2022). The Mail Order Brides Sites Exploiting War in Ukraine to Find Women South Asian Women's Centre (2014). Forced Marriage as a Form of Human Trafficking United Nations (2020). When Marriage is a Crime United Nations (2018) Trafficking in Women and Girls Report of the Secretary-General. United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (2020). Interlinkages Between Trafficking in Persons and Marriages Issue Paper. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Global Rights Defenders is a non-profit dedicated to advocating alongside marginalized, displaced, and vulnerable populations. Through podcast interviews, youtube videos, and articles, GRD aims to shed light on human rights issues worldwide. Follow us: Website | Email | LinkedIn | Twitter: @GRD_Now | Facebook | Instagram