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Fifty million trapped in modern slavery as Covid, conflict and climate change drive surge

According to the International Labour Organization, compounding crises including the coronavirus pandemic, climate change and conflict have heightened the risk of modern slavery, and experts are concerned the mounting cost of living could worsen the problem.

'Look for the laggards' - investors told to target modern slavery

'Look for the laggards' - investors told to target modern slavery

Big investors must look beyond the clamour over climate change and compel companies to tackle modern slavery as well, the head of a United Nations-backed group pushing for responsible investment says.

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