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Freedom is a fundamental right for everyone, everywhere, always. But it can’t be taken for granted: modern slavery keeps around 50 million people worldwide from exercising their freedom – with children representing 1 in 4 people trapped in slavery.
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Launch of new climate change and modern slavery hubOctober 11, 2024
The EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, effective from 25 July 2024, marks a significant advancement in corporate accountability. It requires large companies operating in the EU to carry out due diligence to identify and address human rights abuses and environmental harm in their value chains. The Directive sets a global precedent, particularly for legislation combating forced labour and improving access to justice for those affected by corporate practices.
5 ways to fight slavery this Anti-Slavery Day (18 October)October 7, 2024
Across the globe, a staggering 49.6 million people live in modern slavery. Roughly a quarter are children. Modern slavery is… Read more: 5 ways to fight slavery this Anti-Slavery Day (18 October)
Analysis of the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) to assist allies in advocating for effective implementationOctober 4, 2024
The EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, effective from 25 July 2024, marks a significant advancement in corporate accountability. It requires large companies operating in the EU to carry out due diligence to identify and address human rights abuses and environmental harm in their value chains. The Directive sets a global precedent, particularly for legislation combating forced labour and improving access to justice for those affected by corporate practices.
Slavery today
Contemporary slavery takes various forms and affects people of all ages, gender and races