Merry or misery? Shoppers urged to avoid Christmas gifts linked to slavery
Thomson Reuters Foundation Christmas holidaymakers have been warned by officials and campaigners not to inadvertently fund slavery with their gift lists as awareness grows over forced and child labour used in a list of products from princess dolls to sparkly make-up. Festive goods ranging from toys to novelty jumpers to counterfeit designer bags may be […]
Major companies fail to disclose slavery risks, say UK experts
Thomson Reuters Foundation Some of the world’s top brands including confectioners, jewellers and cosmetics giants, are failing to disclose slavery and trafficking risks in their operations and supply chains, British anti-slavery experts said on Wednesday. Under Britain’s 2015 Modern Slavery Act, all businesses with a turnover of more than £36 million must produce an annual […]