World Day Against Child Labor: The People Behind the Numbers
Child labor, just like slavery, hasn’t disappeared but evolved to operate under the radar in a modern world. According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), around 50 million people worldwide are ensnared in modern-day slavery as of 2021, and around 138 million children are forced into child labor as of 2024. June 12 is World Day Against Child Labor, shedding light on the people behind the numbers. Around a quarter of those imprisoned in […]
Aligning Speed with Responsibility: Insights from WRAP’s OECD Side Session on Supply Chain Accountability
Fashion supply chains have transformed dramatically over the last two decades. Production has accelerated, order volumes have shrunk, and global manufacturing has shifted toward networks of small, highly flexible factories. This evolution isn’t limited to fast-fashion giants or any single region—it’s visible on the UK high street, across Europe, and even within Italian luxury supply […]
AAFA/WRAP Industry Chat: Forced Labor
On November 14, WRAP CEO and President Avedis Seferian sat down with AAFA Executive Vice President to discuss forced labor, an extremely challenging and important issue for anyone involved in supply chain due diligence. As the AAFA’s CSR Partner, WRAP has long worked with the AAFA and its members on addressing the concerns around forced […]
“I Didn’t Know it was Wrong” — Why Ending Workplace Harassment is a Fundamental and Uncompromising Priority
Every individual working in an industrial setting—regardless of gender, role, position, or rank—deserves to be treated with respect and protected from harassment and abuse. Dignity is a universal right. November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, serves as a global reminder that safety in the workplace is non-negotiable. At Worldwide […]
AAFA and WRAP Release Updated Guidance on Eradicating Forced Labor
AAFA and WRAP have released updated guidance to provide AAFA members with best practices and resources to clarify: 1.) What forced labor is, along with the laws and policies of the United States and other countries regarding forced labor;2.) Where forced labor can enter the supply chain;3.) How to supplement existing codes of conduct or, […]
Unravelling Forced Labor: The Hidden Threads in the Global Supply Chain
Forced labor is a global issue affecting an estimated 50 million people currently living in modern slavery. It occurs when individuals are compelled to work against their will through force, fraud, or coercion. The International Labour Organization (ILO) defines forced labor as “all involuntary work or service exacted under the menace of a penalty and […]
Trading schoolbooks for sewing machines: Why Ending Child Labor Is Non-Negotiable
Every child deserves a childhood. Yet across the world, far too many are forced to trade schoolbooks for sewing machines and playgrounds for production floors. As we observe World Day Against Child Labor on June 12, it’s a powerful reminder of why Principle 3: Prohibition of Child Labor stands as a cornerstone of Worldwide Responsible […]
WRAP sponsors CAF webinar on forced and child labor regulations in Canada
Join our President & CEO at a webinar helping businesses understand Canadian legislation addressing forced labor and child labor in supply chains
AAFA-WRAP guidance for understanding and eradicating forced labor
AAFA, in cooperation with its Official Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Partner, Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP), published this member-only guidance reviewing best practices, resources, and insights clarifying: What forced labor is, along with the laws and policies of the United States and other countries regarding forced labor; How to comply with these requirements; Where forced […]
Insights on the implications of UFLPA
AAFA’s Senior Vice President, Policy, Nate Herman, sits down with WRAP’s President and CEO, Avedis Seferian, to discuss the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA).
