Beauty and a Beast: Child labour in India for sparkling cars and cosmetics
PublicationsThis report focuses on child labour in Jharkhand/Bihar for mica mining and processing, and the role of Dutch companies and main manufacturers of pearlescent
In this report we examine just the tip of this iceberg, reviewing some of the most visible signs of Canadian business ties to forced labour abroad. Companies are importing into Canada large quantities of goods from industries in which forced labour is known to be rife. They are also importing products from specific manufacturers that allegedly use forced workers, including manufacturers whose products are banned from sale in the U.S. for this reason. Forced labour allegations or concerns have also been raised in relation to the overseas activities of Canadian firms, for instance those operating in Xinjiang.
Creating Consequences: Canada’s Moment to Act on Slavery in Global Supply chains - Above Ground, 2021
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National Hotline 2017 Alaska State Report
Graphics & InfographicsPublicationsThe data in this report represents signals and cases from January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 and is accurate as of July 11, 2018. Cases of trafficking may be ongoing or new information may be revealed to the National Hotline over time. Conseq...Read More
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Modern Slavery in Global Supply Chains: The State of Evidence for Key Government and Private Approaches
News & AnalysisPublicationsThe globalisation of supply chains, facilitated by technologicaldevelopments and spurred by firm’s attempts to maximise profitsthrough lower labour costs, shorter lead times and weaker labourprotections in developing countries, has contributed to ...Read More
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Navigating through your supply chain: Toolkit for Prevention of Labour Exploitation and Trafficking
PublicationsThis risk management toolkit has been developed in the context of the EU-funded FLOW-project.1 Its purpose is to give companies a brief overview of what labour exploitation and trafficking are, as well as to demonstrate the risks for businesses, and...Read More
