modern slavery
US and Japan Tag Team to Fight Forced Labor
More collaboration is needed to take on the issue, agreed Australia's National Retail Association.
Uzbek Cotton Dropped From Key Forced Labor List
It was the only line item to be removed from the 2022 edition of the list.
Critics Say EU’s Forced Labor Proposal Falls Short
The measure will apply to any products made within or imported into the European Union.
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Risk of Forced Labor in Asia’s Manufacturing Hubs ‘Higher Than Ever’
Asia's manufacturing hubs are witnessing a surge in incidences of modern slavery that are poised to worsen…