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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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Equatorial Guinea. Source : Human Rights Watch. Guinea-Bissau. Guinea-Bissau. Content Summary: According to a US State Department report, corruption of the authorities, exacerbated by drug trafficking, violence and discrimination against women and children are the causes of main human rights violations in Guinea-Bissau.