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Doubts remain after Volkswagen audit finds “no signs” of forced labor
December 8, 2023

Doubts remain after Volkswagen audit finds “no signs” of forced labor

German human rights due diligence firm Loening Human Rights & Responsible Business GmbH conducted an audit of Volkswagen’s site in …

Child labor found on California poultry farm
December 8, 2023

Child labor found on California poultry farm

According to the World Socialist Web Site, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has fined The Exclusive Poultry Inc., a Californian …

Foster children more vulnerable to trafficking due to gaps in screening process
December 8, 2023

Foster children more vulnerable to trafficking due to gaps in screening process

Amid growing concerns over sex trafficking, a federal audit reveals critical shortcomings in screening protocols for foster children, leaving many …

Without strong legislation forced labor will corrupt E.U. market
December 8, 2023

Without strong legislation forced labor will corrupt E.U. market

A report published on December 6 commissioned by a group of E.U. lawmakers warns that “a substantial volume of apparel tainted by …

Tackling the blind spot of the UK anti-slavery regime: Report
December 1, 2023

Tackling the blind spot of the UK anti-slavery regime: Report

This is a summary of the report: Tackling the blind spot of the UK anti-slavery regime: the role and responsibility …

Modern slavery survivors serving time for crimes they were forced to commit
December 1, 2023

Modern slavery survivors serving time for crimes they were forced to commit

Survivors of modern slavery are being sent to prison for crimes they were forced to commit instead of being identified …

The dangers of rolling back child labor protection laws underlined by 16-year-old’s death at sawmill
December 1, 2023

The dangers of rolling back child labor protection laws underlined by 16-year-old’s death at sawmill

The Guardian reports that in Wisconsin, a 16-year-old was killed when he was operating a conveyor at a sawmill and got …

Ending child marriage in Malawi by breaking the chains of tradition
December 1, 2023

Ending child marriage in Malawi by breaking the chains of tradition

In the heart of Malawi, child marriage persists despite its outlawing in 2017. Tamara’s* story, shared by the BBC, unveils the …

Given forced labor evidence, will Shein be allowed on on the U.S. stock exchange?
December 1, 2023

Given forced labor evidence, will Shein be allowed on on the U.S. stock exchange?

As Shein confidentially files for a U.S. initial public offering, questions about forced labor in its supply chain resurface, casting …

Risky Business: A Modern Slavery  Risk Profile of Aoteroa New Zealand Businesses
November 24, 2023

Risky Business: A Modern Slavery Risk Profile of Aoteroa New Zealand Businesses

Forward Like you, I believe in a future where everyone, everywhere is free from slavery, safe at work and treated …