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The HRI aims to reshape the thinking of governments and businesses on the role of the private sector in strengthening human rights protections around the world, raising expectations of companies to respect international norms, and pressing for accountability by governments when they do not
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The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Goes into Effect
The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act creates a presumption that no goods from Xinjiang can be imported into the United States due to the use of forced labor. Read what this means for U.S. importers and supply chains, and how it could impact human rights in the region.
Critical Questions by Marti Flacks and Madeleine Songy — June 27, 2022

Japan’s Human Rights Guidelines for Companies Provide an Opportunity for Global Leadership
Commentary by Marti Flacks and Madeleine Songy — May 19, 2022

European Union Releases Draft Mandatory Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence Directive
Critical Questions by Marti Flacks and Madeleine Songy — March 11, 2022

Reeling In Abuse
Report by Marti Flacks , Jacqueline Lewis , and David McKean — February 15, 2022
U.S. and European Strategies to Tackle Human Rights in Global Supply Chains
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Discussion on UNODC's Global Report on Trafficking in Persons 2022
Event by Erol Yayboke , Marti Flacks , Ambassador Cindy Dyer , Angela Me , Ilias Chatzis , and Desirée Suo Weymont — February 1, 2023

Responding to Egregious Abuses in Xinjiang: Latest State of Play
Event by Marti Flacks , Robert Silvers , Omer Kanat , Laura Murphy , and Cynthia Whittenberg — December 6, 2022

Forced Labor Around the World
Event — September 15, 2022

The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Goes into Effect
Critical Questions by Marti Flacks and Madeleine Songy — June 27, 2022

Japan’s Human Rights Guidelines for Companies Provide an Opportunity for Global Leadership
Commentary by Marti Flacks and Madeleine Songy — May 19, 2022

U.S. and European Strategies to Tackle Human Rights in Global Supply Chains
Event by Marti Flacks , Heidi Hautala , Thea Lee , Barbara Küppers , David McKean , Michael Anthony , and Sabine Muscat — May 10, 2022

European Union Releases Draft Mandatory Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence Directive
Critical Questions by Marti Flacks and Madeleine Songy — March 11, 2022

Reeling In Abuse
Report by Marti Flacks , Jacqueline Lewis , and David McKean — February 15, 2022
