Hosted by: UN Sustainable Stock Exchanges (SSE) Initiative
In collaboration with: UN Human Rights (including the Special Rapporteur), International Labour Organization (ILO), and Walk Free
Date: 7 May 2025
Session Options (CET):
- 9:00 AM CET – Register here
- 4:00 PM CET – Register here
The Financial Sector’s Role in Eradicating Modern Slavery
Modern slavery remains a persistent global challenge, impacting millions of lives and undermining human rights. The financial sector is uniquely positioned to help eradicate modern slavery through increased transparency, corporate due diligence, and responsible investment strategies.
To address this, the UN SSE is convening its first Open Advisory Group meeting focused on developing guidance for preventing modern slavery in public markets.
Purpose of the Webinar
This webinar marks the launch of the Zero Draft of the upcoming SSE Model Guidance on Modern Forms of Slavery. The event aims to gather critical feedback from a broad range of stakeholders across the UN system and global business community.
The guidance responds to growing demand from stock exchanges and investors for practical tools to identify and mitigate slavery risks within market structures.
What to Expect
- Presentation and overview of the Zero Draft guidance
- Insights on project objectives, scope, and timeline
- Interactive discussion and open floor for feedback
- Opportunity to join the SSE Advisory Group for continued involvement
Who Should Attend?
- Everyone is invited to attend
- Professionals working in social sustainability, human rights, labour rights, reporting, and anti-corruption/governance
- Capital markets and ESG experts interested in human rights due diligence
This event already took place. If you want to find out more about the UN SSE's workstream on Human Rights and Modern Slavery, please contact the UN SSE team: [email protected]
Advisory Group meeting slides: 
