Worldwide, workers are facing a tougher and more violent environment as they seek to defend their rights. The ITUC’s Global Rights Index, the launch of which I attended this week at the ILO, shows a serious increase in the abuse of fundamental rights and violence towards those trying to defend them.

What drives modern slavery in global supply chains? Who is most vulnerable? And how do we stop it? Latest research findings from leading global experts.

The OECD has just published the most authoritative, detailed guidance yet for businesses looking to prevent and tackle human rights abuses and other harmful impacts in their supply chains.

This week, the International Transport Workers’ Federation launched the first independent, democratic union for fishers in Thailand – the Fishers’ Rights Network. ETI’s Nick Kightley reflects on what this could mean for the fishing industry in Thailand.

The Global Deal's first report underlines the strong business case for responsible business conduct and its different components, including due diligence and social dialogue.

Risk mitigation and supporting their Italian supply chains is an increasing priority for international companies. That means collaboration.

ETI member, Matrix APA, surveyed its Chinese suppliers about an important new green initiative, an environment tax, that seeks to help improve the environmental impact of Chinese businesses. Here they detail their findings.