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In Chains: How to Approach Human Trafficking in your Supply Chain

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Many OEM’s use labor organizations to source laborers because it is cheaper and more efficient; however, by doing so they run the risk of employing forced laborers in the process. Often, these workers are subjected to terrible living conditions and malnourishment, with no compensation.

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Top 10 Most Corrupt Countries of 2018

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Proactive disclosure of relevant data, including government budgets, company ownership, public procurement and political party finances allows journalists, civil society and affected communities to identify patterns of corrupt conduct more efficiently. Equatorial Guinea. Source : Human Rights Watch. Guinea-Bissau.