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Vinci Denies Charges of World Cup Forced Labor

French construction company Vinci is denying new allegations that it violated the rights of migrant workers building stadiums in [...]

Woman rescued after decades of domestic slavery in Brazil

A woman has been rescued after years of domestic enslavement by a wealthy family in São Paulo, Brazil, in a case that has shocked the [...]

Investors push fashion brands to hold ground amid China backlash

Western fashion brands are under pressure from an alliance of more than 50 investors and funds to take action on forced labor in the [...]

Historic call for U.N. debate on China’s treatment of Uyghurs

In a historic move, the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and other countries are calling for a debate at the United Nations Human Rights Council [...]

The beginning of the end for U.S. child labor violations?

Amid the rising number of child labor violations in the U.S., bipartisan Senate bills are being introduced to enforce child labor laws [...]

Advocacy groups successfully stall Shein U.K. IPO

Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is taking longer than usual to approve Shein’s London IPO due to concerns raised by [...]

South America’s Most Common Form of Trafficking

The trafficking of women and girls for sexual exploitation is the top form of trafficking in South America, and officials say more [...]

Activists call for import ban on world’s largest palm oil company

The world’s largest palm oil company by area has been hit with “serious allegations” of forced labor and child labor on one of its [...]

Pandemic leads to fall in reports to U.K. modern slavery helpline

The United Kingdom’s national anti-slavery helpline received fewer reports in 2020 than in 2019, a drop that experts have warned hides [...]

U.S. official warns of worker exploitation during Qatar World Cup

Uzra Zeya, U.S. Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights has raised concerns this week over the risk [...]

U.K. Supreme Court Rwanda scheme decision is a win, but what now?

On November 15, human rights won when the U.K. Supreme Court ruled the Rwanda scheme unlawful, stating that it is not a safe third [...]

Escaping the “human egg farm”: three women escape a shocking human trafficking ring

Three Thai women have escaped a horrific human trafficking ring being referred to as a “human egg farm” in the Transcaucasian [...]

Pacific Island Casino Owner Sued by Chinese Workers

Imperial Pacific, a Hong Kong-listed company, has come under fire after seven former Chinese construction workers filed a lawsuit [...]

Top Glove becomes latest rubber glove company blocked for forced labor

The world’s largest medical glove maker has been hit with an import ban in the U.S. as a result of suspected forced labor at its [...]

U.S. private prison operator loses financiers thanks to public pressure

CoreCivic, the second largest private corrections company in the U.S. has lost two of three underwriters for its $633.5 million bond [...]

Cars made in last 5 years likely tied to Uyghur forced labor, report finds

Immediately following the release of a new report linking almost the entire car industry to Uyghur forced labor, the United Auto [...]

Will Shein be allowed to raise billions on the U.S. stock exchange?

As Shein confidentially files for a U.S. initial public offering to raise funds on the U.S. stock exchange, questions about forced [...]

Stock exchange win by Shein a blow to supply chain transparency

Global fast fashion retailer Shein recently took a major step closer to listing on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) as reported by [...]

Nigerian Militia Frees Nearly 900 Child Soldiers

UNICEF has announced that nearly 900 child soldiers have been rescued by a regional militia allied with Nigerian government forces. The [...]

Treaty against child labor becomes first ever to achieve universal ratification

In a historic milestone in the fight against child labor, an International Labour Organization (ILO) treaty against the worst forms of [...]

Black Friday 99%-off sale sparks fears over garment workers’ pay in UK

U.S. and Japan against supply chain exploitation

The U.S. and Japan have joined their efforts in the pursuit of shedding greater light on worker exploitation in supply chains, setting [...]

Volkswagen’s audit finds “no signs” of forced labor, but doubts remain

German human rights due diligence firm Loening Human Rights & Responsible Business GmbH conducted an audit of Volkswagen’s site in [...]

Apple, Nike, and other top brands linked to forced labor of China’s Uyghurs

A new report has revealed that China’s Uyghur people are being transferred by the tens of thousands to work in “conditions that [...]