From “Ellie Finkelstein, Freedom United” [email protected]

August 27, 2023 News Digest

OUR CAMPAIGN ISSUES IN THE NEWS

law & policy Modern slavery survivors denied support due to crackdown on “bogus claims” Thousands of suspected modern slavery cases were recently rejected by the UK’s home office due to a crackdown on “bogus claims.”  However, charities warn thousands may have been wrongly refused support due to impossible standards of proof and a lack of clarity around how decisions should be made.  Read more…

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supply chain AI to help weed forced labor out of cotton Later this year a new AI guided supply chain mapping tool is set to be launched. It will read all documents related to specific products, their origins and production, and then cross-check them with central databases of certification. This intends to help companies make the transition to slavery free supply chains quickly and more effectively.  Read more…

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supply chain Freedom United and partners call on Starbucks to come clean Freedom United and our global partners, Be Slavery Free, Green America, and Mighty Earth, are taking on coffee chain giant Starbucks. We are requesting that Starbucks provide detailed information on the origin of the cocoa used in their chocolates, baked goods, and beverages, as well as a clear plan to address critical supply chain issues such as human rights violations and deforestation. Read more…

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