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Global South NGOs warn that EU Omnibus proposal negotiated without them will bring harm to their communities

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Brussels, 18 February 2025 – Today, 75 NGOs from the Global South release a joint statement expressing deep concern over reports that the European Union (EU) may weaken its key corporate accountability law, the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). They caution that the opaque process, driven by corporate interests, has excluded communities in the Global South who are most impacted by corporate abuse.  Keep reading »

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Analysis of the EU Forced Labour Regulation

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Today, the European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights (ECCHR) and Anti-Slavery International publish Understanding the EU Forced Labour Regulation: Assessment and Recommendations. This essential analysis explains the provisions of the final text and outlines what needs to be done for implementation. Keep reading »

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Is our tomato paste made with forced labour? Why the UK must introduce import bans 

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In December 2024, a BBC investigation alleged that several own-brand “Italian” tomato purees sold in UK supermarkets (including Asda, Tesco, Morrisons and Waitrose) appear to contain tomatoes grown and picked in China. This puts them at extremely high risk of having been made with Uyghur forced labour. We know our current laws in the UK aren’t strong enough to prevent goods with forced labour from entering the UK, but what can we do about it?  Keep reading »

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BBC investigation suggests UK supermarkets are selling products “likely to contain” tomatoes made using forced labour  

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Investigation highlights failure of UK laws to compel companies to address forced labour in supply chains  LONDON, 2nd December: The BBC today released an investigation (BBC Eye: Blood on the Shelves) alleging that “own-brand ‘Italian’ tomato purees sold in UK supermarkets appear to contain tomatoes grown… Keep reading »

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Progress towards ending slavery in Mali 

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Every year, 2nd December marks the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery. This year, we wanted to highlight crucial progress in Mali, where a new penal code has criminalised slavery for the first time. Keep reading »

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Anti-Slavery International at COP29: addressing Climate Change and Modern Slavery 

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As the world gathers in Baku, Azerbaijan to attend the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) under the United Nations Framework Convention Climate Change (UNFCCC), Anti-Slavery International is joining the event to bring attention to the often-overlooked links between climate change and modern slavery.   This year’s COP agenda focuses on climate finance, adaptation, and crucially, just transition and loss and damage. These final two are central in our work to increase protections for people at risk of modern slavery due to the impacts of climate change. Keep reading »

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Launch of new climate change and modern slavery hub

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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. Keep reading »

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5 ways to fight slavery this Anti-Slavery Day (18 October)

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Across the globe, a staggering 49.6 million people live in modern slavery. Roughly a quarter are children. Modern slavery is all around us, often hidden in plain sight. People can become enslaved making our clothes, picking our crops, working in factories, or working in houses as cooks, cleaners or… Keep reading »

CSDDD Analysis

Analysis of the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) to assist allies in advocating for effective implementation

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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. Keep reading »