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Keep up-to-date with the latest developments and trends related to modern slavery. Many of our events are held online, allowing you to join from anywhere in the world, to hear from our expert speakers and partners. We also collect and curate the most important and relevant articles, resources, and announcements about modern slavery.

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Unraveling the Dark Side of the ‘Human Trafficking Scam Trade’ | 09th Aug, 2023

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Read the latest in modern slavery news articles, selected by the Mekong Club team of modern slavery experts.

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Modern Slavery and conducting responsible business in a changing regulatory landscape – what do all developers need to know?
Source: Maddocks. An estimated 18 per cent of modern slavery victims are found in the constr...
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Renewables are exacerbating modern slavery — how businesses can act
Source: GreenBiz. Renewable energy has become a powerful force in combating climate change, ...
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New Zealand Next to Impose Modern Slavery Legislation After Sharp Rise in Forced Labor Risk
Source: Elevate. Following a sharp increase in forced labor risk, New Zealand is set to join...
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Modern slavery legislation is coming to New Zealand: How it will impact your business and what you can do to
Source: Edge Impact Global. With an estimated 8,000 individuals in New Zealand affected by m...
Hotel Firms Urged To Not Lose Sight of Important Role in Curbing Human Trafficking
Source: CoStar Group. Hotel firms have invested heavily in procedures and training to combat...
UK’s care sector sees reports of modern slavery double, charity says
Source: The Independent. The UK's care industry has become a hotbed for modern slavery, with...

Events

Join the Mekong Club team of experts, renowned speakers, and our partners from a wide range of industries and initiatives. Many of these events are free to attend and open to the public. Member companies also have access to our Industry Working Group events and Members-Only events as part of their membership benefits.

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09th Aug, 2023

Unraveling the Dark Side of the ‘Human Trafficking Scam Trade’

Join us in this eye-opening webinar that confronts the dark and alarming truths of the Human Trafficking Scam Trade. Hosted by The Mekong Cl...
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19th Jul, 2023

The Mekong Club & the ICTI CARE Foundation (ICF) are delighted to invite you to a meeting to discuss the importance of effective grievance channels in workplaces across Asia and specifically how to expand the existing ICF Worker Helpline to provide an effective solution for companies.

The Mekong Club & the ICTI CARE Foundation (ICF) are delighted to invite you to a meeting to discuss the importance of effective grievan...
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21st Jun, 2023

Webinar: How can businesses leverage technology for human rights due diligence

In this webinar, we will delve into how innovative technological solutions, like diginexLUMEN, can help organizations undertake human rights...
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31st May, 2023

Supply Chain Due Diligence: Tools for Remediation

This webinar hosted by the Mekong Club & IOM aims to introduce the new requirements of the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Dir...
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14th Apr, 2023

Stories of Restoration: A Webinar on Corporate Contributions to Human Trafficking Survivor Recovery

Ever wondered what happens to survivors of human trafficking after they are rescued? How can a survivor ever recover from severe trauma? Are...
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30th Mar, 2023

Exploring the broader impacts of Pig Butchering Scams: The Importance for Financial Institution to Stay Vigilant

It is estimated that there are tens of thousands of victims who have been trapped in “pig-butchering scams” in Cambodia, Myanmar, and severa...
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15th Feb, 2023

Webinar: Germany’s New Law on Corporate Supply Chain Due Diligence

In 2021, the German government passed a new law to ensure German companies' responsibility to respect human rights in their supply chains. T...
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24th Nov, 2022

Webinar: Modern Slavery & Shipping: Exploitation at Sea

In this webinar we will examine how modern slavery risk occurs as well as practical guidance for companies to ensure that their shipping sup...
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17th Nov, 2022

Webinar: Designing People-Centered Risk Management for ESG Win-Wins

This webinar will provide a framework for people-centered risk management and discuss its potential to offer meaningful outcomes and social ...
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10th Sep, 2022

2022 North American Speaking Tour: Canada and the USA

Modern Slavery and the Private Sector    The issue of modern slavery in North America is a very sensitive topic within the privat...
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