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Meet the experts shaping Human Rights Due Diligence in global agricultural supply chains. ???? Webinar registration link: https://bit.ly/4fUeFYT??? Our speaker lineup for tomorrow's webinar: Elizabeth Garland, Chief Program Officer, Verité? ? Dr. Elizabeth Garland is a senior labor rights professional with expertise in the prevention and remediation of child labor, forced labor, and human trafficking in complex global supply chains. Ms. Garland has more than 25 years of experience working on the social and environmental challenges associated with globalization and natural resource exploitation, with particular regional expertise in sub-Saharan Africa. At Verité, she oversees the organization’s global programming portfolio and has helped build Verité's due diligence approach in agriculture and other raw materials.? ? Frédéric Taly, Senior Program Manager, Verité? ? Frederic Taly is a seasoned cross-cultural educator and facilitator with expertise in capacity building in rural development, peacekeeping, and human rights. His experience spans research, consulting, and training in a range of geographic contexts, including in the West African cocoa origins of C?te d’Ivoire, Cameroon, and Ghana.? ? Pamela Schreier, Global Head of Cocoa Sustainability, ECOM Agrotrade Limited? ? Pamela Schreier joined ECOM’s sustainability team in Latin America in 2013 after various years working on public-private partnerships in the nonprofit sector. In 2019, she became the head of the global sustainability team, where she leads the development of ECOM’s global sustainability strategy for cocoa, Smarter Cocoa, as well as the cocoa division’s due diligence and compliance?activities? ? Rachel Rigby, Senior Program Director, Verité? ? Rachel Phillips Rigby is a senior sustainability leader with 20 years of experience driving social impact, due diligence, and respect for labor rights in global supply chains. She has deep knowledge of best practices in sustainability and ESG policies and frameworks in the agriculture sector, and a strong track record of building international and multi-stakeholder partnerships. Ms. Rigby leads Verité’s Extended Supply Chain Programs practice group and oversees the Verité Farm Labor Due Diligence Initiative.? ? ?Sofía Licona, Corporate Social Responsibility Manager,? Ingenios Santos? ? Sofia L. has worked as Manager of Social Responsibility and Development at the Mexican sugarcane mill Ingenios Santos since 2017, where she coordinates and implements various programs that focus on improving the quality of life and work of Ingenios Santos employees, the community, and members of the company’s supply chain. She chairs the Alberto Santos de Hoyos Foundation, which supports different organizations that work on disability, education and social justice issues in Mexico #hrdd #humanrightsduediligence #responsiblesourcing??

Are you striving to uphold human rights in your supply chains but unsure about what good #humanrightsduediligence looks like or how to get there? Join us next week for the unveiling of our groundbreaking Farm Labor Due Diligence Toolkit. Learn how it can address complex #HRDD challenges in agriculture. WEBINAR September 12, 2024 | 10-11am (U.S. Eastern) | 4-5pm (Central European)? Register now: https://bit.ly/4fUeFYT?? This webinar is ideal for: ???? Food and agricultural sector stakeholders, including: ? ?? Cooperatives? ?? Buyers? ?? Brands? ?? Retailers? ?? Commodity traders? ?? ???? Companies aiming to: ? ?? Assess their HRDD system's maturity? ?? Identify gaps and improvement opportunities? ?? Strategically prioritize HRDD efforts and investments?

?? Does your company depend on commodity crops grown around the world? Are you responsible for integrating human rights into your sustainability, due diligence, and traceability efforts???? Don't miss our upcoming webinar to launch Verité’s new Farm Labor Due Diligence Toolkit, a groundbreaking, free resource to help companies tackle challenging human rights issues – including on farms and in the “first mile.” Webinar takeaways: ?? Strategies for impactful farm-level and “first mile” programming? ?? A clear path from basic to leadership-level practices? ?? Benchmarking tools for your company? ?? Insights on global agricultural supply chain risks ? September 12, 2024 | 10:00am-11:00am EST? Register now: https://bit.ly/4fUeFYT #humanrightsduediligence #hrdd #responsiblesourcing

In Mexico, 3.7 million children are engaged in child labor, with one-third of them working in agriculture, often in hazardous conditions. Since 2019, our Senderos project with Verité has been tackling child labor and other forms of labor exploitation in the tobacco and sugarcane fields of Jalisco and Nayarit. The project has strengthened the government's capacity to enforce labor laws in agricultural supply chains, raised private sector awareness and compliance, and enhanced farmworkers' knowledge of their labor rights and grievance mechanisms. We are thrilled to share that Senderos is expanding to address labor exploitation in additional crops, starting with mangos! The project has secured agreements with two mango companies and will soon begin training workers in Nayarit. It will continue to expand to other crops where companies are committed to ending child labor and improving labor conditions. Learn about what the project has already accomplished: https://lnkd.in/eKwDNkKJ

???Today, on World Day Against Human Trafficking, we're honored to announce that Verité was one of six organizations to receive the Award for Combatting Human Trafficking from the International Center for the Promotion of Human Rights (CIPDH), under the auspices of UNESCO. Since 2021, the CIPDH has recognized individuals and organizations that play a key role in combating human trafficking, whether it be identifying root causes of human trafficking, supporting survivors, or pursuing justice for victims. The distinguished organizations and individuals are: ?? MUJERES EN IGUALDAD For its ongoing commitment to building alliances among women, its activism and fight against Human Trafficking. ?? CENTRO POR LA JUSTICIA Y EL DERECHO INTERNACIONAL For its contribution to the protection of fundamental rights and the fight against Human Trafficking within the Inter-American Human Rights System. ?? VERITé For its continuous activism and advocacy in the fight against Human Trafficking and Forced Labor and its commitment to empowering workers. ?? FREE THE SLAVES For its global commitment to strengthening grassroots organizations that battle against Human Trafficking. ?? RED INFANCIA ROBADA For building horizontal networks in the defense of the rights of women, children, and adolescents. ?? MERCEDES ASSORATI For her outstanding career in the defense of Human Rights and the fight against Human Trafficking. ???? Learn more: https://bit.ly/4c6aZzS

Approximately 28 million people are victims of human trafficking, including for sex and labor.?This is not only a serious human rights issue, but also generates $236 billion in illicit profits. As we confront this global crisis, the crucial first step is for businesses to understand the risks and harms to the people working in their supply chains. On World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, Verité, in partnership with the U.S. Department of State’s Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, is highlighting the Responsible Sourcing Tool (RST), an open-source resource for procurement professionals in businesses and governments alike. The Base Toolset, a collection of 12 supply chain due diligence tools, serves as the foundation of all the sector-specific toolsets and is the most highly consulted resource on RST. Whether you represent a global brand, federal contractor, or small or medium-sized enterprise, RST’s Base Toolset offers technical guidance through tools on such key due diligence elements as: 1.????Supply Chain Due Diligence Program Policies and Standards 2.????Code of Conduct and Performance Benchmarking 3.????Supply Chain Mapping and Risk Screening 4.????Managing Labor Recruiters? 5.????Interviewing Migrant Workers 6.????Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Compliance Plan ???? ?Explore the Responsible Sourcing Tool:?https://bit.ly/4cXV5cp ???? ?Access the Base Toolset:?https://bit.ly/46ocb0B #WorldDayAgainstTraffickingInPersons #EndHumanTrafficking

Estimadas/ Estimados: El Centro Internacional para la Promoción de los Derechos Humanos bajo los Auspicios de UNESCO tiene el agrado de invitarle a la IV Edición de la entrega de Reconocimientos a Luchadoras y Luchadores contra la Trata de Personas, que entregaremos a 6 organismos, nacionales e internacionales. ?? El 30 de julio a las 17.30h ?? Legislatura, Salón Montevideo (Perú 160, CABA) ?? Además, en esta oportunidad presentaremos la publicación “Trata de Personas. El Derecho a la Reparación” que forma parte de la Colección Temas en Derechos Humanos del CIPDH. ?? Se entregarán ejemplares. ?? Más info e inscripción: https://lnkd.in/dPeHjbPx

Today, the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) officially takes effect.?Human Rights Due Diligence resources can help food and beverage companies get more prepared and build stronger HRDD systems. ????

In C?te-d’Ivoire, the Forced Labor Indicators Project (FLIP) forged on toward raising awareness?of forced labor and building strong networks with some of the country’s most influential leaders. Before a forced labor indicators and human trafficking training, the FLIP team's Frederic Taly meets and greets His Majesty Awoulae Tonoe Amon the King of the Nzima Kotoko kingdom and the head of all kings and traditional chiefs of C?te-d’Ivoire. "I was honored to give the FLIP training at Yamoussoukro, the headquarters of the Ivorian kings and traditional chiefs. I felt relieved when the head of the kings openly appreciated our presentation with positive feedback on the quality of the content, which can be sensitive and complex." - Frederic Taly // En C?te d'Ivoire, le Projet FLIP a poursuivi ses efforts de sensibilisation au travail forcé et établi des réseaux solides avec certains des leaders les plus influents du pays. Avant une formation sur les indicateurs du travail forcé et la traite des êtres humains, Frederic Taly de l'equipe FLIP a eu l'honneur de rencontrer et de saluer le directoire des rois et chefs traditionnels de C?te-d’Ivoire, y Sa Majesté Awoulae Tonoe Amon, Roi du royaume Nzima Kotoko et chef de tous les rois et chefs traditionnels de C?te d'Ivoire. "J'ai eu l'honneur d’effectuer la formation FLIP à Yamoussoukro au siège des rois et chefs traditionnels ivoiriens. J'ai été soulagé lorsque le chef des rois a ouvertement apprécié notre présentation avec des retours positifs sur la qualité du contenu, qui peut être sensible et complexe." - Frederic Taly

???Te interesa recibir nuevas herramientas para saber identificar los procesos de reclutamiento éticos? El Proyecto PERIPLO, organizaciones aliadas y diversas empresas agrícolas en México unieron sus saberes y experiencias para crear esta caja de herramientas para la implementación del reclutamiento ético y la contratación equitativa en el sector. ??Descárgala gratis aquí y ayúdanos a crear un campo más digno para todas las personas: https://lnkd.in/eA5rUqi