Due Diligence

Due Diligence refers to the process of conducting research and taking appropriate steps to prevent or mitigate harm, particularly in business or financial transactions. In the context of human trafficking, due diligence might involve investigating supply chains to identify and prevent the use of forced labor, or conducting background checks on employees or contractors to prevent trafficking-related activities.

Turkmenistan Mobilizing Thousands of Civilians in Cotton Harvest
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Turkmenistan Mobilizing Thousands of Civilians in Cotton Harvest

It’s still unclear whether Turkmenistan has the political will to root out forced labor from its own cotton fields, Allison Gill, forced labor program director at the Global Labor Justice-International Labor Rights Forum, told Sourcing Journal Monday. Gill, whose organization hosts the Cotton Campaign, a multistakeholder initiative that aims to eliminate state-sponsored forced labor in…

Australia Works to Combat Modern Slavery
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Australia Works to Combat Modern Slavery

This week Australia held a conference on ending modern slavery. The conference was designed to identify mechanisms that can build both cross-border and cross-sector collaboration to negate the different forms of modern slavery, as well as deal with its effects. It was a reflection of how serious the Australian government views this issue that both…

What is the impact of the US Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act One Year On? – Anti-Slavery International
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What is the impact of the US Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act One Year On? – Anti-Slavery International

Last week marked the first anniversary of the enforcement of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) in the United States on 21 June. This law takes sweeping measures to address corporate profiteering from Uyghur forced labour, by banning all companies from importing goods tainted with Uyghur forced labour. It has the potential to be…

The 2023 Global Slavery Index Released – Network Against Human Trafficking and Slavery
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The 2023 Global Slavery Index Released – Network Against Human Trafficking and Slavery

The 2023 Global Slavery Index Released The 2023 Global Slavery Index reports that there has been a 10 million victim increase in modern slavery/human trafficking (MS/HT) over the last five years. On any given day there are 50 million people living in MS/HT and the world’s wealthiest economies are importing almost US$468 billion worth of…

DEREK SMITH: Uniting to battle modern slavery
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DEREK SMITH: Uniting to battle modern slavery

In celebration of June 19, an historic date in history that marked the abolition of slavery in Texas, financial crime professionals are grappling with a different but uncomfortably similar problem: Modern day slavery and human trafficking. The Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) defines modern slavery as “an umbrella term that covers a set of…

Modern Slavery Overview and Update – Lexology
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Modern Slavery Overview and Update – Lexology

The Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) (MSA) requires entities that carry on business in Australia with an annual consolidated revenue of more than AU$100 million to report annually on how they address modern slavery risks in their operations and supply chains. The Australian government has recently finished consulting on the first three-year review of the…

Human Trafficking in Asia: ending impunity – Asia Media Centre
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Human Trafficking in Asia: ending impunity – Asia Media Centre

Imagine being promised a job but ending up in a slave-like situation. Experts say that human trafficking remains an issue in Asia and the lack of cooperation among countries is to be blamed for the vicious circle of exploitation. Robert Bociaga reports. The salty ocean spray stings on his face as the boy huddled with…

Scientology Leader David Miscavige Objects To Being Served In Trafficking Lawsuit
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Scientology Leader David Miscavige Objects To Being Served In Trafficking Lawsuit

William Schifino, the attorney representing the Church of Scientology’s leader, filed the objection on Tuesday, claiming his client does not do business in Florida, despite the religious group’s Flag Service Organization and Flag Ship Service Organization being located in Clearwater. As RadarOnline.com reported, Judge Sneed ruled that the three alleged victims had proved they tried…

Webinar: Germany’s New Law On Corporate Supply Chain Due Diligence
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Webinar: Germany’s New Law On Corporate Supply Chain Due Diligence

Mekong Club does amazing work. We are publishing their webinar to bring attention to it here. Please get involved with Mekong Club (sign up for their newsletter here). The rest of this is from their communications or the YouTube page for this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2J0Qtyvc_tA Presentation Download the presentation here. Email from Mekong Greetings from the…

Anyone Questioning Alleged Human Trafficking Survivor Eliza Bleu’s Story Is Getting Banned on Twitter
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Anyone Questioning Alleged Human Trafficking Survivor Eliza Bleu’s Story Is Getting Banned on Twitter

Editor’s note: we are providing this story for your reference and your research. It is an evolving topic. We feel it is important to provide topical issues that need to be tracked for historical reference. Our understanding is that her work with Musk to battle CSAM on Twitter is important, and separate, from this controversy. …