Major companies continue to fall short in addressing modern slavery risks in their supply chains, with new research revealing critical gaps in corporate due diligence.

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The urgent need to dismantle barriers to gender equality must be the focus at the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69).

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International law should be a powerful tool for holding governments accountable for modern slavery, but it’s still falling short of what it could do.

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Thailand has repatriated 260 survivors of human trafficking from Myanmar, with more than half identified as Ethiopian nationals.

This latest crackdown exposes the widespread scale of human trafficking in Southeast Asia.

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Modern slavery thrives in silence.

That’s why we created the Global Slavery Index, which answers 3 key questions for 160 countries.

How many people are living in modern slavery? What makes people vulnerable? What are governments doing to address it?

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We looked at 108 electronics companies reporting under the UK and Australia’s Modern Slavery Act.

77% of companies failed to report incidents of modern slavery in their supply chains – a figure that does not represent the harsh reality of this high-risk industry.

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The United States Department of State has issued a ‘stop work’ order for all existing foreign aid.

This means funding for ongoing development and humanitarian programs has been abruptly halted, disrupting essential services for vulnerable communities worldwide.

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The International Criminal Court (ICC) has taken a major step forward in the fight against modern slavery.

This is the first time the international court has released a dedicated Policy on Slavery Crimes.

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Iraq has passed a controversial amendment to its personal status law, which now allows girls as young as 9 to marry.

This change significantly reduces protections for women and children, exposing them to greater risks of exploitation and abuse.

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Children and vulnerable workers are being exploited in supply chains for some of the world’s most well-known brands.

A new report exploring Indian cotton farms highlights the urgent need for greater corporate responsibility.

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Aotearoa NZ is being urged to prioritise the Combatting Trafficking in Persons and Modern Forms of Slavery Bill.

The legislation aims to increase corporate accountability and drive ethical supply chains.

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Following the re-election of Donald Trump, prioritising action against forced labour and modern slavery is essential in the United States.

Agriculture, construction, and retail sectors continue to exploit vulnerable workers, including migrants and children.

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Modern slavery thrives in silence.

That’s why we created the Global Slavery Index, which answers 3 key questions for 160 countries.

How many people are living in modern slavery? What makes people vulnerable? What are governments doing to address it?

📖 Learn more: www.walkfree.org/global-slave...