The U.S. government continues to increase its efforts to combat forced labor in China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (Xinjiang). The U.S. House of...
Canadian & UK Federal Contractors to Manage Human Trafficking & Slavery Due Diligence Requirements
The Canadian and UK governments have committed to combating human trafficking and slavery, and federal contractors in both regions will soon have new ...
U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement Joins Forces With NGO to Prosecute Corporate Modern Slavery
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Global Trade Investigations Division is partnering with Hong Kong-based non-governmental organizati...
Germany Expands Human Rights Due Diligence Requirements
The German government has demonstrated its commitment to human rights due diligence with the passage of the National Action Plan (NAP). Under the NAP,...
Assent Observes World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on July 30
On July 30, Assent joins non-governmental organizations (NGOs), governments and responsible consumers in turning our attention toward the global issue...
Australia Makes Modern Slavery Legislation Official
After a November 29 vote, Australia has officially passed what is being heralded by many as the world’s strongest modern slavery transparency legislat...
U.S. Department of State Releases 2018 Trafficking in Persons Report
This week, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the 2018 Trafficking in Persons (TiP) Report, providing companies and stakeholders with insight...
Investors Urge Canada to Deliver on Commitment to Human Trafficking & Slavery Due Diligence
Many of the world’s most influential nations have committed to addressing forced labor in supply chains, and Canada could be the next country to intro...
[Webinar] Getting Ahead in Your Human Trafficking & Slavery Program
Human trafficking and slavery risk management programs are fast becoming essential due diligence initiatives, particularly for companies in scope of t...
Updated Guidance for UK Modern Slavery Act Published
The United Kingdom (UK) recently published an updated guidance on reporting obligations under section 54 of the UK Modern Slavery Act, which requires ...