In this report, case studies highlight how widespread modern slavery is today and its relevance to businesses. Examples include the widely reported abuses in the textiles and garments sector in Brazil, the investigative journalists undercovering horrific abuses in the Thai seafood industry, forced labour of many construction workers in the Middle East, modern slaves producing electronic goods in Asia that implicates the supply chains of many household brands for smart phones and computers, and the migrant workers being forced to work in factories in the UK.
The EU Charter of Fundamental Rights recognises that children have the right to such protection and care as is necessary for their well-being, among other provisions. The 1989 UN Convention on the Rights of the Child establishes the right of the chi...Read More
Author: Marika McAdam Sheltering victims of trafficking require a complex balance to be achieved between the rights of victims (including to freedom of movement and liberty), and the sometimes competing interests of other stakeholders. This Study...Read More
The total number of modern slavery victims in the world today is estimated to be 40.3 million. Out of this shocking figure, more than half of the victims - at least 24.9 million - are in Asia and the Pacific. This region has the highest number of vi...Read More
This discussion paper aims to provide practitioners working with business, human rights and/ or sustainable development with an overview of the connections between human rights, responsible business conduct and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Devel...Read More
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