OpEd: 'The issue of modern slavery is a massive one, with no single fix-all solution. Yet our responsibility is clear: We cannot afford to give up on basic human rights.'
drastically increasing the number of people at risk, the need to act on this issue is greater than ever.
On August 20 — ahead of the United Nation’s upcoming September assembly — I’ll be leading a modern slavery day of awareness to draw attention to the issue and demand that our leaders take more drastic action to address it. I’ll be sending updates to those whoIt’s imperative that we make noise around this human rights crisis. So speak up, make a sign, or even organize a demonstration in your town.
The issue demands a multifaceted solution. Because those at the highest risk of becoming victims are migrants and impoverished people, we need safer channels of migration, and increased efforts to bolster socioeconomic security, such as access to education and sustainable sources of income, for the most vulnerable communities. To reduce the very real risk of re-trafficking, we need more support for survivors, including housing and medical care.
In addition, large businesses must be held accountable and take greater responsibility for their supply chains. Legislation like California’s, which requires companies to share information on what, if any, steps they are taking to minimize forced labor, is not nearly adequate. Simply informing consumers of a company's practices does not necessarily lead to change; rather, corporations must be held liable for profiting off of human rights abuses.
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