Global Cause
Labour Exploitation
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‘Wake up call’ given to companies on slavery
Modern slavery is a global problem, but with the help of technology and support from business, it may one day be eradicated.
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Ending modern slavery and child labour: a global challenge
Human Rights Day is an important moment to highlight the plight of the 40m people estimated to be working in modern slavery and 152m children in child labour.
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"I couldn’t stand living like a slave"
Rosa was one of thousands of migrant domestic workers trapped in forced labour. The ILO's Forced Labour Protocol aims to protect women like Rosa. Read her story.
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Combatting what many believe is a crime left in the 19th century
Modern Slavery is an issue that is constantly evolving and needing the scrutiny of Parliament.
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It’s not just vulnerable people who fall victim to slavery
Slavery is taking place right now in modern Britain, says Paul Broadbent, CEO, Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA). To end it, we all have to be more vigilant.
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The charity with one mission: a world without slavery
The charity provides safe accommodation, reintegration and outreach services for women and men, will soon be opening a children’s safehouse and also operates the UK-wide Modern Slavery Helpline.
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Protocol and promises won’t end forced labour
Protocol and promises won’t end forced labour; direct action on the ground will, which is why the International Labour Organisation has launched the Bridge Project.
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10 ways the UK is helping to end modern slavery
“The continued trade in human beings is a global disgrace – and simply not enough is being done to tackle it" says International Development Secretary, Penny Mordaunt.
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Time is running out on the 2030 deadline
Governments need to step up if the goal of eradicating child labour by 2025, and forced labour, modern slavery and human trafficking by 2030, is to be reached.
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Why ‘zero tolerance to modern slavery’ isn’t good enough for companies
Companies need to turn statements about zero tolerance into action.