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Effective import controls and international cooperation across can make a dent in forced labour in global supply chains. If properly designed, import controls can be an effective tool to address forced labour in global value chains and provide remedies for victims and survivors. Where in the world are we seeing… Keep reading »
During Women’s History Month, we recognise women and girls’ crucial contributions to equality and freedom, but we also acknowledge the work that remains to be done to achieve gender equality across the world. Modern slavery can impact anyone, but gender inequality and discrimination can increase women and girls’ vulnerability to exploitation. So, this March, we are highlighting the abuses and risks many women face in undertaking domestic… Keep reading »
This International Migrants Day, the International and Thematic Advocacy team looks at the Kafala system in Lebanon, a country where the experiences of migrant workers are often overlooked. Credit: (L) Anti-Slavery International. (R) Labour Day Protest in 2023. Dara Foi’Elle for Migrant Workers Action. Keep reading »
Every year, on the 18th of October, we commemorate Anti-Slavery Day. Anti-Slavery Day was created in 2010 to raise awareness of modern slavery and encourage shared action to eradicate slavery, because freedom is a fundamental right for everyone, everywhere, always. ©Double… Keep reading »
For Democracy and Against Deregulation. Anti-Slavery International’s CEO, Helen Moulinos, joined by the Head of UK and European Advocacy and other civil society organisations, are joining the Back to the Future march, to demand that the EU prioritises human and environmental rights. Between 21 and 23rd September, I… Keep reading »
Late last week, the Financial Conduct Authority gave approval to Shein’s efforts to list on the London Stock Exchange. Shein, known for influencer “haul” videos, has also repeatedly hit the headlines for its negative environmental impacts and allegations of labour abuses, including forced labour, in… 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… 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… 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 »
On 18th of December, we celebrate International Migrants Day. On this day, created to honour the contributions of people who have moved, leaving behind their homes and communities, we call attention to the abuses that migrant workers around the world face. Millions of workers… Keep reading »