news & events
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.
Must Read Articles
Read the latest in modern slavery news articles, selected by the Mekong Club team of modern slavery experts.
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.
upcoming events
16th May, 2025
The Mekong Club Annual Member Meeting 2025
We're excited to invite you to the Mekong Club Annual Member Meeting on Friday, 16th May, 2025 at Soho House in Hong Kong. This is your oppo...
Human Trafficking in Scam Centres and Universities
Designed for universities across East and Southeast Asia, this free public training on Human Trafficking in Scam Centers aims to raise aware...
21st Mar, 2024
Navigating Human Rights Due Diligence Legislation in Asia: Insights, Challenges and Future Trends
We are excited to invite you to our upcoming webinar featuring Adam Whitfield, the Global Head of ESG at Achilles, a global supply chain ris...
24th Jan, 2024
Join Industry Leaders in Hong Kong: Enhance Your SME’s Impact
As an SME, are you aiming to champion anti-slavery efforts and enhance your ESG strategy? Don't miss out on our exclusive event tailored for...
09th Nov, 2023
How Organised Crime Operates Illegal Betting, Cyber Scams & Modern Slavery in Southeast Asia
In this webinar, we will discuss:
How and why individuals are trafficked to support the online illegal betting and related cyber-crime ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...