This session features a discussion on forced labour, human trafficking and modern slavery, in partnership with UN University Finance Against Slavery and Trafficking (FAST) initiative, and Walk Free, an international human rights group. This interactive dialogue will allow industry representatives, civil society experts, regulators, investors, issuers and other key market stakeholders to share their experiences and contribute to the global agenda to promote human rights.
The latest Global Estimates indicate that 50 million people were living in modern slavery in 2021. Of these people, 28 million were in forced labour. Capital market participants can play a crucial role in detecting, addressing and reporting modern slavery risks. Stock exchanges, for example, have begun to guide their issuers on modern slavery risks and how to manage, detect and communicate these risks.
Session themes:
- What are the different forms of modern slavery and how do they affect capital market participants?
- What can be done to improve disclosure in this area to meet investor information needs and mitigate risks?
- What tools are available for companies to use to identify modern slavery incidents within their own operations and within their supply chains?
- What type of data is available for investors and exchanges to monitor their market?
Registrations details
Attendance at these in-person events is free of charge but registration is required. Registering once gives participants a pass to all the events. A list of hotels close to the conference facilities can be found here. Special hotel rates for WIF participants can be received by using the booking links in this document.
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