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Australian miners urged to beware of modern slavery risks – MINING.com
The Minerals Council of Australia and Pillar Two say the covid-19 pandemic has increased the risks of falling into modern slavery for certain groups in remote areas….
Modern slavery involves offenders using deception, threats and coercion to undermine the freedom of individuals. Human trafficking, debt bondage, servitude and the worst forms of child labour are types of modern slavery, the document reads. Approximately 40 million people are living in modern slavery globally, including approximately 25 million people in the Asia Pacific region.
Vulnerability to modern slavery increases when people lose jobs or receive less income
According to the guide, the covid-19…
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