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- 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?
- Launch of new coalition to improve respect of migrant workers’ rights in Gulf Cooperation Council countriesAs the football World Cup in Qatar demonstrated, exploitation of migrant workers in the Gulf remains rampant and severe. In… Read more: Launch of new coalition to improve respect of migrant workers’ rights in Gulf Cooperation Council countries
- Court of Appeal win shows that companies risk prosecution if they continue to profit from forced labour goodsToday, victory in the Court of Appeal as the failure of the National Crime Agency to investigate Uyghur forced labour… Read more: Court of Appeal win shows that companies risk prosecution if they continue to profit from forced labour goods
Slavery today
Contemporary slavery takes various forms and affects people of all ages, gender and races