All the latest news stories and campaign updates from Anti-Slavery International.
We are delighted to announce that Helen Moulinos has been appointed as Anti-Slavery International’s new Chief Executive Officer. Helen is an inquisitive and values-led Chief Executive, Board Trustee, and Campaigner, driven by a passion for delivering sustainable change, promoting excellent governance, and collaborating to promote a fairer society for all. Keep reading »
The landmark adoption of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) in July 2024 had the potential to improve the lives of millions of people in forced labour around the world. But today, the European Commission has formally proposed to drastically weaken the CSDDD. Anti-Slavery International is appalled by this… Keep reading »
We are facing an unprecedented crisis. The US Government recently announced a ‘freeze’ on all foreign assistance. By far the biggest aid donor, the US contributed more than 40 per cent of all humanitarian aid in 2024. This rash move is extremely dangerous, and the consequences will be devastating for… Keep reading »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Over the past years, Anti-Slavery International, along with allies from the EU and around the world, has been advocating for the EU to introduce two laws to tackle forced labour. Today, we are delighted to share that the EU has progressed both the Forced Labour Regulation and the Corporate Sustainability… Keep reading »
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 »
As the world continues to experience the devastating impacts of climate change, a full transition away from the fossil fuel economy is imperative. The solar and electric vehicle (EV) industries, in particular, are critical to this transition. However, both industries source many of their critical inputs from the Uyghur… Keep reading »