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Human trafficking, sexual abuse and exploitation: the ‘loss and damage’ from climate change a fund will not compensate
Violence against women and children, including sexual abuse and exploitation, remains a taboo subject in the policy debates attended by …
New worker driven scheme takes aim at modern slavery at sea
The U.K. has launched a two-year program to be run by labor rights groups in partnership with the Seafood Ethics …
Big brands implicated in forced labor finds report
Leading fashion brands, including Barbour and PVH (Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger owner), have pledged over $400,000 to compensate garment …
“100% ethical” sourcing commitment by Starbucks focus of new lawsuit
NBC reports that a consumer advocacy group filed a lawsuit this week challenging global coffee chain Starbucks’ claims of ethical sourcing …
Child marriage: Washington takes a stand
Lawmakers in the U.S. state of Washington have unanimously passed House Bill 1455, a proposal to ban child marriage on …
What is fast fashion and why is it so controversial?
Why is fast fashion so popular? To keep up with the ever-changing trends propagated by runway shows, influencers and frenetic …
Corporate due diligence rules agreed to safeguard human rights and environment
Applies to EU and non-EU companies with a turnover over 150 million euro and smaller companies in sectors such as …
They’re Paid Billions to Root Out Child Labor in the U.S. Why Do They Fail? Private auditors have failed to detect migrant children working for U.S.
One morning in 2019, an auditor arrived at a meatpacking plant in rural Minnesota. He was there on behalf of …
Children in migration: fundamental rights at European borders
Who is a child? Council of Europe (CoE) and European Union (EU) law follow, in principle, the definition of “child” …
Political economy of labour exploitation and trafficking in persons in Southeast Asia
Migrant workers are among the most vulnerable populations to human trafficking in the region and elsewhere, however few are ever …