Green Energy, Red Flags: Labor Exploitation and Deadly Accidents at Indonesia’s Nickel Capital
Indonesia's ambition to lead the global critical mineral industry is riddled with labor exploitation and other workers’ rights violations.... Read more
Ending Modern Slavery
The Reverse Progress of Ending Child Labor
Despite years of progress, ending child labor has been difficult. In recent years, the progress has stalled and even reversed.... Read more
Modern Slavery in the Energy Sector: The Unintended Cost of Decarbonization
Addressing modern slavery in the energy sector is one of the most fundamental steps in achieving a just transition for the people and planet.... Read more
ASEAN-USAID PROSPECT: Partnership to End Human Trafficking in ASEAN Countries
The ASEAN-USAID PROSPECT project invites officials, civil society, and other related stakeholders to collaborate in tackling human trafficking in ASEAN countries.... Read more
Modern Sea Slavery in Indonesia and Beyond
Sea slavery still exists today. As thousands of migrant workers in ASEAN countries are still under the shackles of forced labor, employing a multi-stakeholder approach is essential to eradicate slavery.... Read more
28 Million People Are Still in Forced Labor Today
There is a 2.7 million increase between 2016 and 2021, primarily driven by forced labor in the private economy.... Read more
No More Forced Labor and Child Labor in Uzbekistan’s Cotton Industry
A 2021 report by the International Labour Organization (ILO) shows that there is no longer forced labor in Uzbekistan’s cotton industry after years of struggle.... Read more
How New Zealand Plans to Combat Modern Slavery
From a business’s initiative on a better audit system to the government’s 5-year plan to address modern slavery.
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How MNCs Can Thrive Towards Sustainable Supply Chain
More and more MNCs have committed to specific sustainability goals with a set of policies in place; however, these companies are still not immune from potential scandals that may expose them to economic and social risks. What should they do?... Read more