Forced labour violates international human rights norms and laws, often defies international labour standards and regularly involves corruption (particularly in the fisheries sector). Business should undertake due diligence to eliminate the risk of forced labour and human trafficking in their operations, including in fishing and through their supply chain, and ensure their business operations are conducted in a responsible manner. This factsheet provides guidance for businesses to do so.
This guide is intended to assist companies, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in designing effective human rights grievance mechanisms. It provides practical advice and case studies, which show that a business is not expected to ...Read More
Trafficking in human beings is defined as a situation whereby a person’s predicament is used to trap them in an exploitative situation. This can take various forms and occurs in different areas: • Exploitative employment relationships â€...Read More
In the report, the Special Rapporteur analyses current challenges in the implementation of the principle of non-punishment. The principle of non-punishment constitutes the cornerstone of an effective protection of the rights of victims of traffickin...Read More
An estimated 650,000 Syrian refugees have fled their home country to escape bloodshed and have found a lifeline working in Turkey, with many working in the garment industry. Without these jobs, many families would face desperate times and would stru...Read More
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