News & Events

Today is the Day to Think about the Plight of the World’s 300,000 Child Soldiers

February 12th, 2013: Today is an important day if you care about the welfare of

Tue Feb 12 2013

New Report Grades Apparel Companies on Efforts to Combat Slavery

November 15th, 2012: We are pleased to announce the release of a report ranking over 300 apparel

Thu Nov 15 2012

Poultry processor House of Raeford to pay fine for child labor violations at Teachey, NC, plant following US Department of Labor investigation

October 29th, 2012: The U.S. Department of Labor has assessed a total of $12,400 in civil money

Mon Oct 29 2012

Raise the Bar, Hershey! Campaign Welcomes Hershey’s Announcement to Source 100% Certified Cocoa by 2020

October 4th, 2012: Many other smaller chocolate companies are already 100 percent certified, a

Thu Oct 4 2012

Changes to USDOL’s List of Goods Produced by Child Labor by Country (2012)

To link to full report of the U.S. Department of Labor’s List of Goods Produced by Child Labor or

Wed Sep 26 2012

Rwanda: Northern Province Records High Levels of Child Labor

September 14th, 2012: As the government moves to eliminate the use of underage children in

Fri Sep 14 2012

Burma/Myanmar Releases 42 Child Soldiers, Vows to End Practice

September 6th, 2012: The Burmese military has released 42 child soldiers from its ranks, as part of

Thu Sep 6 2012

Samsung to review 250 Chinese suppliers for labor violations

September 4th, 2012: Samsung Electronics Co said on Monday it would inspect 250 Chinese companies

Tue Sep 4 2012

Nestle Audit Finds Child Labor Violations in Cocoa Supply

January 29th, 2012: Nestle SA (NESN) needs to step up measures to combat child labor in the Ivory

Fri Jun 29 2012

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