A snapshot study into company perspectives and responses to the risks of modern slavery in their global supply chains, from The Ashridge Centre for Business and Sustainability at Hult International Business School and ETI.
We welcome the Modern Slavery Act 2015 passing into law and applaud the British government for passing this important piece of legislation. The Act is the first of its kind in Europe, and one of the first in the world, to address slavery and trafficking in the 21st century.
Forced labour is a symptom of a wider malaise facing workers in global supply chains. Governance gaps and skewed business structures are exacerbating inequality and must be tackled for workers to be properly protected.
The UK has shown admirable commitment and leadership in its ambition to be a global leader in combating modern slavery. But it’s not there yet, says ETI Head of Knowledge & Learning, Cindy Berman.
The Modern Slavery Bill was debated in the House of Lords this week and ETI was mentioned several times. Cindy Berman shares our new Briefing Note, and looks at what needs to change to prevent and protect workers from the crime of modern slavery
Cindy Berman, Head of Knowledge and Learning at ETI, reflects on the OSCE Alliance against Trafficking in Persons conference in Vienna, 'Ethical Issues in Preventing and Combating Human Trafficking', and shares her speech.
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