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Modern Slavery

Modern slavery is the exploitation of individuals through coercion, threats, or deception for personal or commercial gain. It includes human trafficking, forced labour, debt bondage, child slavery, forced marriage, and domestic servitude. Investors and financial institutions can engage with companies to improve labour practices and enhance supply chain transparency and reporting.

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A blueprint for mobilizing finance against slavery and trafficking

Finance Against Slavery and Trafficking (FAST)
The blueprint is the final report of the Liechtenstein Initiative Financial Sector Commission on Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking. The report covers goals and implementation strategies to strengthen the role of the financial sector in the global effort to end modern slavery and human trafficking, and accelerate action in line with the 2030 Agenda.
Research
27 September 2019

Commonwealth Modern Slavery Act 2018: Guidance for reporting entities

Australian Border Force
Australian Government guidance to entities reporting under the Modern Slavery Act 2018. The guidance provides information on what is modern slavery, how it might impact on reporting entities, what obligations entities have under the Act, and how to report against mandatory criteria using case studies as illustrations.
Research
30 September 2019

Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre

Issue Focused NGOs & Think Tanks
The Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre provides high-quality data, analysis and expertise on internal displacement. Their objective is to advise on policy and operational decisions that can improve the quality of life for internally displaced people and reduce the risk of future displacement worldwide.
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Finance Against Slavery and Trafficking (FAST)

Government Sponsored / Multilateral Organisations
FAST Initiative (Finance Against Slavery and Trafficking) works to mobilise the financial sector to combat modern slavery and human trafficking. It provides tools, resources, and guidance to financial institutions, policymakers, and businesses. FAST Initiative promotes responsible finance practices to prevent exploitation and supports global efforts to eradicate forced labour and trafficking.
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The 2019 ethical fashion report: The truth behind the barcode

Baptist World Aid Australia
The 2019 Ethical Fashion Report is Baptist World Aid's sixth consecutive report on labour rights and environmental management that grades 130 companies on their systems to mitigate against the risks of forced labour, child labour, and exploitation in their supply chains.
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9 April 2019

JUST Capital

Finance / Corporate Focused NGOs & Think Tanks
JUST Capital is an independent American non-profit that measures and ranks companies on issues such as fair pay, equal treatment of workers, contribution to strong communities, and commitment to a healthy planet. It tracks and engages with corporations on how they perform on issues that are important to the public.
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Human rights in private equity: Information and summary

Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI)
This paper provides an overview of human rights due diligence (HRDD) in relation to private equity (PE) investors. Topics covered include the responsibility of PE, the value of HRDD for PE, the characteristics of PE, integration of HRDD into PE processes and implementation challenges.
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31 December 2017

Modern slavery reporting - Guide for investors

Australian Council of Superannuation Investors
This report aims to guide reporting entities and investors on the requirements of the Australian Commonwealth Modern Slavery Act 2018. It informs and provides suggestions to companies and investors on how to identify, manage and reduce the risks and impacts of modern slavery.
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30 November 2019

Digging deeper: Human rights and the extractives sector

Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI)
The report examines significant human rights issues in the extractives sector value chain, and summarises the key outcomes and insights of a PRI-coordinated (Principles for Responsible Investment) engagement with companies. Importantly, the report highlights the key elements that investors should consider when engaging with mining, oil and gas companies.
Research
19 July 2018

Business: It's time to act. Decent work, modern slavery and child labour

United Nations Global Compact
Decent work cannot exist where modern slavery and child labour persist, yet it is widespread across the globe. Nevertheless, a world with decent jobs can be realised with the help of companies.
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1 January 2018
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