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All the latest news stories and campaign updates from Anti-Slavery International.

Climate Change Modern Slavery Hub

Launch of new climate change and modern slavery hub

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 »

CSDDD Analysis

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

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 »

CEO of Anti-Slavery International Jasmine O'Connor OBE speaking at the Annual Supporter Conference in 2022

Driving systemic improvements for people in modern slavery

After 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. Keep reading »

Global progress on modern slavery hangs in the balance with EU law

As the EU stalls on passing the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, our CEO Jasmine O’Connor OBE shares a statement about what this law means for global progress to end modern slavery. “Everyone, everywhere deserves to live and work in freedom, without having to face exploitation, abuse and forced labour. Keep reading »