Ending Child and Forced Labour in Corporate Supply Chains
In January, we asked you to help us tell the Canadian government to Government to develop a law requiring companies in Canada to identify, prevent, mitigate and account for how they address child labour, modern slavery and human rights risks in their operations and global supply chains. A whooping 59,000 supporters signed our joint petition! Thanks to vocal supporters like you, the Government of Canada announced it would initiate consultations on corporate supply chain legislation this year. The statement is a positive step towards requiring Canadian companies to take action and report on their efforts to address child labour, modern slavery, and other human rights violations, according to a coalition of Canadian organizations including Save the Children. Learn more about our child protection work here:
Child Protection
Save the Children is there for vulnerable children, keeping them safe from harm whether they are living on the streets, in refugee camps, or in institutions.
Child Labour
Economic exploitation and hazardous work are key violations of children’s rights. We use a holistic, child-centred approach that focuses on child protection, economic strengthening, health, and education to protect children from harmful and exploitative work