Innovative Tech Tools Changing Modern Slavery Risk Perception | Business & Human Rights Resource Centre

"Liberty Asia, in partnership with Business & Human Rights Resource Centre, have created a Legal Case"Map, providing businesses, human rights lawyers and civil society a detailed understanding of past cases and the cost to corporations of human rights violations including modern slavery and trafficking."

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CNN - Timeline Ashton Kutcher testifies before senators on ending modern slavery

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EXCLUSIVE-Lingerie maker Victoria's Secret looks to uncover ...

"Lingerie giant Victoria's Secret, famed for its racy bras and thongs, has pledged to trace the sources of its wood-based fabrics, joining the ranks of fashion companies addressing human rights and deforestation, its parent company said."

"In a new policy statement, parent company L Brands said it aimed to eliminate sources of wood pulp, used to make rayon, viscose and modal, that contribute to rainforest destruction or violate the rights of local people."

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Harnessing the power of data to put an end to modern slavery | Thomson Reuters

"So look outside of the box – don’t just look for issues of forced labour. Complement data sets with those on anti-money laundering and corruption. In addition, look for red flags such as lack of contracts and vulnerable workers. By ensuring you are not filtering out elements of important information, you will be able to see the bigger holistic picture to help eradicate the billion-dollar slavery industry. Technology-driven intelligence can play a crucial role."

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Retailer Primark says constantly looking for slavery in its ...

"British budget fashion chain Primark said on Wednesday it was constantly on the watch for any slavery in its supply chain while dismissing the idea that low cost meant exploitation."

"Paul Lister, head of Primark's ethical trading team, said the retailer known for cheap, high turnover fashion kept its costs down by not spending on advertising and buying in bulk to achieve economies of scale."

"After years of facing accusations of using "sweatshops" employing "slave labour" to produce T-shirts for just three pounds ($4), Primark has this year started to talk publicly about what it is doing to ensure its supply chain is ethical."

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Major UK hotels Hilton, Shiva join fight against modern slavery | Daily Mail Online

"Hotels across Britain are joining forces to fight modern slavery in an initiative to be unveiled on Wednesday that will encourage staff and guests to help spot signs of trafficking in hotel foyers and corridors."

"Major hotel groups, including the Hilton and Shiva Hotels, will pledge to examine their supply chains for forced labour, train staff how to spot and report signs of trafficking, and raise awareness of the issue among hotel guests."

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Child labour taints production of batteries for electric ...

"Leading electric carmakers may be unwittingly using child labour to produce batteries for vehicles that have grown in popularity for using clean energy aimed at limiting global warming, Amnesty International said on Friday."

"The human rights watchdog said cobalt used in lithium ion batteries for electric vehicles, phones and laptops could come from mines in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that use child labour."

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New Uzbek leader can end slavery in the cotton industry

"Uzbekistan's new leader has the power to end forced labour in the cotton industry but the international community has the duty to ask him to use it"

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Subaru Must Begin Holding Its Suppliers Accountable | Human Rights First

Subaru Must Begin Holding Its Suppliers Accountable | Human Rights First:

Danger of the Unknown: Asian Supply Chains at High Risk for Corruption and Slavery | 3BL Media

Danger of the Unknown: Asian Supply Chains at High Risk for Corruption and Slavery | 3BL Media:

Chicken farm slavery complaint highlights labour challenges for Thailand - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Chicken farm slavery complaint highlights labour challenges for Thailand - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation):

Nestlé admits slavery in Thailand while fighting child labour lawsuit in Ivory Coast | Guardian Sustainable Business | The Guardian

Nestlé admits slavery in Thailand while fighting child labour lawsuit in Ivory Coast | Guardian Sustainable Business | The Guardian:

Shrimp, lipstick and toys sales face scrutiny by anti-slavery activists | Reuters

Shrimp, lipstick and toys sales face scrutiny by anti-slavery activists | Reuters:

What has modern slavery got to do with a media business? | Sustainability | The Guardian

What has modern slavery got to do with a media business? | Sustainability | The Guardian:

Supply Chain Links to Slavery Highlighted

Supply Chain Links to Slavery Highlighted:

AP: Global Grocer Supply Chains Tied to Slave-Peeled Shrimp - ABC News

AP: Global Grocer Supply Chains Tied to Slave-Peeled Shrimp - ABC News:

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What are multinationals doing to champion rights of millions trapped in modern-day slavery? | Guardian Sustainable Business | The Guardian

What are multinationals doing to champion rights of millions trapped in modern-day slavery? | Guardian Sustainable Business | The Guardian:

Fighting Human Trafficking in Supply Chains: What You Can Do | Madina Jarbussynova

It is important to remember that as a consumer, you are a client of the corporations, and that your views and purchasing habits are of critical importance to major retailers, who understand very well that you can take your business elsewhere, often simply by clicking your mouse and opening a new webpage. This is one important reason why they respond to public pressure, and the growing movement to remove forced labour from corporate supply chains.

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Slaves in the supply chain: 12 ways to clean up business | Global Development Professionals Network | Guardian Professional

Slaves in the supply chain: 12 ways to clean up business | Global Development Professionals Network | Guardian Professional:

Are ethical audits actually useful? How do you incentivise due diligence? Our panel unpicks the politics and practicalities of supply chain transparency

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Time to get serious about forced labour in supply chains | openDemocracy

Time to get serious about forced labour in supply chains | openDemocracy:

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