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Bill S-21 is almost here, but are Canadian retailers ready?
November 17, 2023

Bill S-21 is almost here, but are Canadian retailers ready?

Bill S-211 is Canada’s new supply chain law, officially known as the “Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in …

U.N. proposal’s reference to forced labor in solar panel supply chain leaves China objecting
November 17, 2023

U.N. proposal’s reference to forced labor in solar panel supply chain leaves China objecting

Climate Home News reported that a U.N. climate resilience fund proposal was objected to by China due to documents mentioning the …

Japanese companies pledge to keep child labor out of their chocolate
November 17, 2023

Japanese companies pledge to keep child labor out of their chocolate

The cultivation of cocoa beans often involves the use of child slavery and child labor. Kyodo news reports two companies in Japan …

Germany’s supply chain legislation under fire
November 17, 2023

Germany’s supply chain legislation under fire

Oxfam, an international aid organization, has made an official complaint to the German Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export …

Temu shirks responsibility for forced labor in supply chain
November 17, 2023

Temu shirks responsibility for forced labor in supply chain

Newcomer Temu has been finger pointed as very likely to have Uyghur forced labor in their supply chain, according to El Pais News. In …

Seafood for sale in Ireland pulled from currents of forced labor
November 17, 2023

Seafood for sale in Ireland pulled from currents of forced labor

A documentary film crew recently investigated modern slavery and human rights abuses reported onboard Chinese fishing vessels. According to The Irish …

Human trafficking prevention: Ireland’s plan
November 17, 2023

Human trafficking prevention: Ireland’s plan

Minister of Justice Helen McEntee of Ireland launched the Third National Action Plan to prevent and combat human trafficking on …

Teens call for end to Kentucky prison slavery
November 17, 2023

Teens call for end to Kentucky prison slavery

A group of teens from Kentucky, U.S. has been sharing an unsettling truth in their home state: the state’s constitution …

U.S. Bishops call for action to safeguard migrant children
November 17, 2023

U.S. Bishops call for action to safeguard migrant children

U.S. bishops are urging Congress to address the rising threat of human trafficking faced by unaccompanied migrant children within the …

Anti-trafficking legislation language creates “another hoop” for survivors
November 17, 2023

Anti-trafficking legislation language creates “another hoop” for survivors

An anti-human trafficking expert is leveling criticism at proposed legislation by the Irish Government, claiming it lacks protections and forces survivors …