E.U. finally says no to forced labor

 

November 24th, 2024 News Digest

OUR CAMPAIGN ISSUES IN THE NEWS Law & policy European Union finally says “no” to products made with forced labor The European Union's new law banning the sale of goods made with forced labor is a long-overdue milestone in the fight against modern slavery. Now, with corporate accountability under the spotlight, the effectiveness of this regulation will depend on rigorous enforcement, testing whether companies can truly root out exploitation in their supply chains. Read more Domestic slavery Australia fails to protect workers from domestic servitude Sri Lankan domestic worker Priyanka Danaratna’s dream of working abroad turned into a nightmare when she was subjected to exploitation in the home of a diplomat in Australia. She endured inhumane conditions, including confiscation of her passport and denial of proper clothing and food, exposing systemic failures in protecting migrant domestic workers under diplomatic visas. Read more... Take action Prison slavery California turned its back on abolition—but we can’t stop Nevada voted to end prison slavery in the 2024 election. Meanwhile, California—often seen as a progressive trailblazer—failed to pass Proposition 6, which sought to achieve the same goal. How does a state that prides itself on justice and equity fail the abolitionist cause? The answer lies not only in voter confusion or apathy but in the failure to name the issue for what it is: slavery. Read more... Take action Human trafficking Family-run gang busted for trafficking teens Read more Child labor violations Arkansas child labor violations spike; advocates call for action Read more Forward this email to friends to keep them updated about new developments in the movement against modern slavery. If you’re not already receiving our news digest on a weekly basis, click here to subscribe. We have a budget shortfall so have begun our end of year appeal. Can you help? Setting up a regular monthly donation helps build future certainty and we'll keep exposing modern slavery around the world. We achieve a lot with the funds we receive so you can be confident your support matters. Donate $10 Ellie Finkelstein Freedom United ©2024 Freedom United is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that powers Human Trafficking Search. 5400 Glenwood Avenue, Suite G-01, Raleigh, NC 27612 USA