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Human rights crimes resource center

Addressing what governments and companies can do to mitigate forced labor, sex trafficking, and child exploitation

Be Safe: Help for Ukrainians against trafficking

A site where individuals can find critical information on how Ukrainians can “Be Safe” and spot the warning signs of traffickers, minimize the risks and get assistance

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Protecting children’s privacy online: How to harmonize federal & state laws to ensure internet safety

Look at the growing complexity of the digital world and how it demands a collaborative effort from lawmakers and regulatory bodies to protect children's online privacy and prioritize their safety.

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Forced labor/supply chain

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Forced labor/Supply chain

Preserving ethical business: What should corporations do during this period of perceived human rights de-prioritization? - Thomson Reuters Institute

The governments cuts to foreign aid & a pause on enforcing the FCPA have sparked concerns that a global rollback in human rights is underway.
5 min

Forced labor/Supply chain

EU omnibus proposals on sustainability weakens corporate accountability around human rights - Thomson Reuters Institute

The EU’s omnibus proposal to reduce corporate sustainability regulations raises concerns about the reduction in corporate accountability.
5 min

Forced labor/Supply chain

How isotopic testing improves supply chain resilience and compliance with the UFLPA - Thomson Reuters Institute

To navigate trade restrictions like the UFLPA, companies are increasingly using isotopic analysis to verify the origin of many raw materials.
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Sex trafficking

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Sex Trafficking

New US law emerges to fight “revenge porn” amid surge in reported cases - Thomson Reuters Institute

The rise of image-based sexual abuse — known as “revenge porn” — has sparked legal action, most recently the passage of the TAKE IT DOWN Act.
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Sex Trafficking

Special Report: The hidden links between human trafficking and the insurance sector - Thomson Reuters Institute

In today's modern world, the scourge of human trafficking is a hidden activity that drives illicit profits in the shadows of global commerce.
5 min

Sex Trafficking

Thomson Reuters launches new Human Trafficking Resource Center - Thomson Reuters Institute

In our new Human Trafficking Resource Center, cities and other authorities can find accessible online toolkits to fight against this crime.
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Child exploitation

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Child Exploitation

Protecting children's privacy online: How to harmonize federal & state laws to ensure internet safety - Thomson Reuters Institute

The growing complexity of the digital world demands a collaborative effort from lawmakers & regulators to protect children's online privacy.
6 min

Child Exploitation

Study highlights need for new tools, tactics & frameworks to combat child exploitation & trafficking - Thomson Reuters Institute

Research & prevention strategies and improved legal frameworks are necessary to address the worsening problem of online child exploitation.
5 min

Child Exploitation

US companies need to retool their capabilities to reduce child labor violations - Thomson Reuters Institute

The US is experiencing a major increase in child labor violations, and companies can play a crucial role in addressing this critical issue.
6 min

Anti-trafficking toolkits

These toolkits contain resources, tools, and information for cities and organizations to address human trafficking from a whole of government response

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