The 2021 Global Estimates indicate there are 49.6 million people living in situations of modern slavery on any given day, either forced to work against their will or in a marriage that they were forced into.
This publication highlights Commonwealth government action, and inaction, to tackle modern slavery. In 2018, Commonwealth governments committed to achieve Sustainable Development Goal Target 8.7.
To gain an understanding of how the garment industry is upholding their obligations, Walk Free and WikiRate have assessed the statements of the largest garment companies reporting under the UK and Australian Modern Slavery Acts.
Released alongside the Guidance, our Modern Slavery Benchmarking Tool provides businesses with a score and tailored report on what they are doing well and how they can improve.