Source: Walk Free.

While the recent G7 Summit acknowledged the global scourge of forced labour for the first time, activists argue more urgent action is needed as over 28 million remain in global supply chains. Despite opportunities to adopt policies to eradicate exploitation from supply chains and address its root causes linked to conflicts and climate change, concrete commitments were noticeably absent. As a leading political bloc, experts urge the G7 to strengthen efforts to match the growing momentum to regulate human rights and curb this abuse. Click here to learn what meaningful policies the G7 can protect the rights of vulnerable workers.

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