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We're an international human rights group working to accelerate the end of all forms of modern slavery.

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Walk Free @endmodernslavery.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Major companies continue to fall short in addressing modern slavery risks in their supply chains, with new research revealing critical gaps in corporate due diligence. www.walkfree.org/news/2025/gl...
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Global brands fail to address modern slavery risks in supply chains
Major companies continue to fall short in addressing modern slavery risks in their supply chains, with new research revealing critical gaps in corporate due diligence.
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Wikirate @wikirate.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
🎇 We worked with @endmodernslavery.bsky.social on the Beyond Compliance project. The project is a living dashboard that examines modern slavery reporting by companies. 👉 beyondcompliance.wikirate.org/dashboard/al...
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Beyond Compliance
Walk Free and Wikirate have simplified the data on the current state of modern slavery reporting in Australia and the UK. Explore the interactive dashboard to see trends across sectors on the effectiv...
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Walk Free @endmodernslavery.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
The urgent need to dismantle barriers to gender equality must be the focus at the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69). www.walkfree.org/news/2025/ge...
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Gender equality goals at risk as global leaders fail to stop rollback on women’s rights
The rollback on women’s rights is a critical issue as world leaders gather for the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69). Modern slavery and gender inequality are linked and re...
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Walk Free @endmodernslavery.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
International law should be a powerful tool for holding governments accountable for modern slavery, but it’s still falling short of what it could do. www.walkfree.org/news/2025/th...
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The role of international law in holding governments accountable for modern slavery
International law is important for setting standards to address modern slavery. However, enforcing these laws is often limited by geopolitics and jurisdictional challenges.
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Walk Free @endmodernslavery.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
Thailand has repatriated 260 survivors of human trafficking from Myanmar, with more than half identified as Ethiopian nationals. This latest crackdown exposes the widespread scale of human trafficking in Southeast Asia. www.walkfree.org/news/2025/th...
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Walk Free @endmodernslavery.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
Modern slavery thrives in silence. That’s why we created the Global Slavery Index, which answers 3 key questions for 160 countries. How many people are living in modern slavery? What makes people vulnerable? What are governments doing to address it? 💻 Visit walkfree.org to learn more.
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Walk Free @endmodernslavery.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
We looked at 108 electronics companies reporting under the UK and Australia’s Modern Slavery Act. 77% of companies failed to report incidents of modern slavery in their supply chains – a figure that does not represent the harsh reality of this high-risk industry. www.walkfree.org/reports/beyo...
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Walk Free @endmodernslavery.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
The United States Department of State has issued a ‘stop work’ order for all existing foreign aid. This means funding for ongoing development and humanitarian programs has been abruptly halted, disrupting essential services for vulnerable communities worldwide. www.walkfree.org/news/2025/do...
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Trump’s foreign aid freeze disrupts global fight against modern slavery
The United States, the world’s largest aid donor, has suspended foreign aid under President Donald Trump’s directive. This decision is already impacting global efforts to combat modern slavery.
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Walk Free @endmodernslavery.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has taken a major step forward in the fight against modern slavery. This is the first time the international court has released a dedicated Policy on Slavery Crimes. www.walkfree.org/news/2025/gl...
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Global justice effort targets slavery crimes with new International Criminal Court policy
A major step in international justice has been taken with the release of the International Criminal Court (ICC) Office of the Prosecutor’s new Policy on Slavery Crimes.
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Walk Free @endmodernslavery.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
Iraq has passed a controversial amendment to its personal status law, which now allows girls as young as 9 to marry. This change significantly reduces protections for women and children, exposing them to greater risks of exploitation and abuse. www.walkfree.org/news/2025/ir...
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Iraq’s new law allowing children as young as 9 to marry undermines women and girls' rights
Iraq has passed a controversial amendment to its personal status law, which now allows girls as young as 9 to marry. This decision has sparked widespread condemnation from human rights organisations a...
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Walk Free @endmodernslavery.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
Children and vulnerable workers are being exploited in supply chains for some of the world’s most well-known brands. A new report exploring Indian cotton farms highlights the urgent need for greater corporate responsibility. www.walkfree.org/news/2025/gl...
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Global brands fail to address child exploitation in supply chains
Children and vulnerable workers are being exploited in supply chains for some of the world's most well-known brands. A new report exploring Indian cotton farms highlights the urgent need for greater c...
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Walk Free @endmodernslavery.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
Aotearoa NZ is being urged to prioritise the Combatting Trafficking in Persons and Modern Forms of Slavery Bill. The legislation aims to increase corporate accountability and drive ethical supply chains. www.walkfree.org/news/2025/mo...
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Modern slavery laws needed to align New Zealand with global standards and protect vulnerable workers
Investors urge Aotearoa NZ to prioritise the Combatting Trafficking in Persons and Modern Forms of Slavery Bill. The legislation aims to increase corporate accountability and drive ethical supply chai...
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Walk Free @endmodernslavery.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
Following the re-election of Donald Trump, prioritising action against forced labour and modern slavery is essential in the United States. Agriculture, construction, and retail sectors continue to exploit vulnerable workers, including migrants and children. www.walkfree.org/news/2025/er...
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Eradicating modern slavery in the United States is a bipartisan responsibility
Following the re-election of the Donald Trump administration, prioritising action against forced labour and modern slavery is essential in the United States. Key sectors like agriculture, construction...
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Walk Free @endmodernslavery.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
Modern slavery thrives in silence. That’s why we created the Global Slavery Index, which answers 3 key questions for 160 countries. How many people are living in modern slavery? What makes people vulnerable? What are governments doing to address it? 📖 Learn more: www.walkfree.org/global-slave...
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