North Koreans trapped on Chinese fishing vessels
| March 2nd, 2025News Digest |
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| Forced labor North Koreans on Chinese fishing boats subjected to years of forced labor A new report exposes Chinese fishing vessels using North Korean forced laborers, subjecting them to years of abuse at sea without ever stepping foot on land. These exploited crews supply seafood that enters global markets, bypassing laws meant to block goods produced by forced labor. |
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| Law & policy Migrant farmers protest exploitation in UK seasonal worker schemeFor years, reports of abuse within the UK’s seasonal worker scheme have gone largely unaddressed. Now, amid mounting allegations of forced labor and mistreatment, a group of Latin American farmworkers is refusing to be ignored. Read more… |
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| Supply chain EU plans to weaken corporate sustainability lawThis week plans to renege on commitments made in the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive were announced. Following pressure from the Freedom United Community and others, the law holds companies accountable for human rights and environmental abuses in their supply chains, including ensuring all workers receive a living wage. Read more… |
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