We are an international human rights group working to accelerate the end of #modernslavery in all its forms. Creator of the Global Slavery Index.
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Today, we have launched the fifth edition of the #GlobalSlaveryIndex – assessing 160 countries prevalence, vulnerability, and government efforts to #EndModernSlavery.
Read the full report here: walkfree.org/global-slavery-…
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We've released new analysis ranking the prevalence of modern slavery across the G20 nations and the actions governments are taking on the issue.
#g20summit2023
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Our team hosted a regional spotlight of the Global Slavery Index 2023 report in Amman, Jordan.
We met with influential stakeholders, survivors, government and embassy officials, to discuss modern slavery trends and advocacy.
👉Learn more: walkfree.org/global-slavery-…
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It's time to end forced labour in prisons in the US. 🚫
It creates a financial incentive for mass incarceration, exploiting incarcerated people as a source of cheap labour.
📢 Sign the petition today: freedomunited.org/advocate/a…
@freedomunitedHQ #EndTheException
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The climate crisis is a human rights crisis. 🌏
Meet Vanessa Nakate - the Young Leader for the UN Sustainable Development Goals. @vanessa_vash explains the consequences of climate change.
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#climatechange #humanrights
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Walk Free retweeted
28 Jul 2023
Under the imminent legislation, New Zealand entities with income over $20 million p.a. must submit annual reports of the risk of labour abuse in their supply chains. A public register of the disclosure statements will be established, and a penalty regime implemented.
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Walk Free retweeted
28 Jul 2023
The New Zealand Government has today announced it is drafting modern slavery legislation. This is a significant milestone for New Zealand, which aligns us with other countries (e.g., Australia and the UK).
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NZ’s Deputy PM Carmel Sepuloni announced its commitment to introduce new modern slavery legislation.
Organisations with $20 million or more in annual revenue must report on modern slavery risks in their operations and supply chains.
Read more: linkedin.com/feed/update/urn…
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Walk Free retweeted
26 Jul 2023
🗺️ 50 milions de persones viuen en condicions d'esclavitud al món, segons el Global Slavery Index 2023 de @WalkFree. ⚠️ Quins són els productes que consumim al Nord Global més vinculats a aquesta pràctica?
T'ho expliquem! ⬇️
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Incredibly grateful for the opportunity to brief @AusAmbJO and other 🇦🇺 embassies across the region on the #GlobalSlaveryIndex and what all govts can do to end #modernslavery 🌎
25 Jul 2023
Pleased to host NGO @WalkFree to discuss the global scourge of modern slavery documented in Walkfree’s latest Global Slavery Index. 🇦🇺 is committed to strong action to address this pressing challenge for the international community.
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The UK Government’s Illegal Migration Bill will prevent modern slavery survivors from accessing support due to fears of being detained and deported.
Walk Free is fiercely rejecting the Bill.
Read more: linkedin.com/feed/update/urn…
#moderenslavery #humanrights
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Nelson Mandela International Day inspires everyone to take action and make a positive change.
There are steps everyone can take when it comes to ending modern day slavery.
walkfree.org/#make-a-differe…
#modernslavery #mandeladay #humanrights
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'Thrive' is a program by the @Freedom_Fund and @WalkFree which is supporting 200 Ethiopian female survivors of slavery to complete vocational training and secure formal employment
We're looking for an #evaluator 🔍, see RFP at: freedomfund.org/wp-content/u…
Deadline is 11 July 2023
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"Using our voice means speaking out on modern slavery at the #HumanRightsCouncil, the @ilo, and the @UN General Assembly."
- @SenatorWong 's keynote address at the Australian National Modern Slavery Conference held in Naarm (Melbourne)
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"Their data underpins our understanding of the enormity of the problem – that since 2016, the no. of people in #modernslavery has increased by approx. 10mil. Their work has shone light into some of the darkest recesses of humanity; disclosures that demand action." - @SenatorWong
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Read the Global Estimates of Modern Slavery 2022 which we developed together with @ilo @UNmigration here: shorturl.at/vTV45
Find a country-level breakdown of these regional prevalence figures in Walk Free's #GlobalSlaveryIndex2023 here: shorturl.at/gP179
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Walk Free retweeted
27 Jun 2023
Migrant workers are three times as likely to be victims of labour exploitation as national workers. Glad to have shared the floor for a moment to talk about what we can do to fix it. #modernslaveryconference #takingactiontogether @WalkFree @ILOAsiaPacific
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Thank you @Anti_Slavery for sharing your expertise on the links between #climatechange, #modernslavery, and #migration in our co-authored essay featured in the 2023 #GlobalSlaveryIndex 🙌
16 Jun 2023
We are happy to share that our article co-authored with @walkfree from the recent Global Slavery Index is now live on our website.
Read the full article here as well as in the Global Slavery Index ⤵
#modernslavery #climatechange #research
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