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- Analysis of the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) to assist allies in advocating for effective implementationThe 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.
- Driving systemic improvements for people in modern slaveryAfter nearly seven years of valued leadership, Jasmine O’Connor OBE is stepping down as Anti-Slavery International’s CEO to take up a new role as CEO at a UK charity working on refugee community resettlement. We are happy to share that Donna Covey joins the organisation as the new interim CEO. Donna brings a wide range of charity CEO experience, which will help the organisation continue to build on its strong operations, advocacy and fundraising programmes.
- Loss and damage discussions at the UN, what does this mean for modern slavery?Despite growing awareness of the links between climate change and modern slavery, much work is needed to make sure that… Read more: Loss and damage discussions at the UN, what does this mean for modern slavery?
Slavery today
Contemporary slavery takes various forms and affects people of all ages, gender and races