by Terry FitzPatrick | Oct 24, 2012 | Congo, Take Action
Three major U.S. business associations have asked a federal court to block a new corporate disclosure requirement that would reduce slavery in central Africa, according to news reports in the Wall Street Journal and Compliance Week. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce,...
by Terry FitzPatrick | Aug 23, 2012 | Congo, Slavery in the News, Take Action
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) yesterday approved a new rule that requires companies to investigate their supply chains and disclose if their products contain minerals from conflict areas in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) or surrounding...
by Terry FitzPatrick | Jul 16, 2012 | Take Action
It’s like a perfect storm. Events are converging from every direction. If you’re eager to learn about modern slavery and how it can be eradicated, now’s the time. Tuesday features a special 30-min webcast premiere and live chat event to address a critical question:...
by Free the Slaves | Jan 18, 2012 | Slavery in the News, Uncategorized
Recent news that cotton used by Victoria’s Secret to sew women’s lingerie may have been harvested by slaves has sparked a broader debate about how deep companies should go into policing their supply chains. It’s also prompting discussion in Washington about...
by Free the Slaves | Jan 3, 2012 | Take Action
The beginning of a new year always generates news stories about new laws taking effect. But this year, the list of new laws brings abolitionists something to cheer about. The California Supply Chain Transparency Act now requires all retailers and manufacturers doing...
