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The Hidden Toll of Global Supply Chains: Insights from Odisha in India, a case of family migration and child labour

Posted on 19 September 2024 by Maryam Lotfi

Introduction Globally, 160 million children aged 5 to 17 are involved in child labour, with 79 million working in dangerous conditions. Despite legislative initiatives such as the UK's Modern Slavery […]

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Modern Slavery and Social Sustainability Research Group Holds Successful 2024 Symposium

Posted on 23 August 2024 by Anna Skeels

The Modern Slavery and Social Sustainability Research Group (MSSS RG) held its second annual symposium on July 10 2024, with a diverse array of participants from businesses, NGOs, the Welsh […]

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Curiosity, collaboration and a responsive Research Group

Posted on 22 May 2024 by Anna Skeels

One of the aims of Cardiff University’s Modern Slavery and Social Sustainability Research Group is to be responsive. This means convening academic and non-academic members, as relevant, around newly emerging […]

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Researching modern slavery and social sustainability in the supply chains: “Walk the Talk” approach

Posted on 13 March 2024 by Maryam Lotfi

As I prepare for my funded projects in Bangladesh and South Africa in 2024, I find it valuable to reflect on my inaugural field research trip in 2022 and share […]

 

The Anti-Slavery Wales 2023 conference, a collaborative initiative orchestrated by Cardiff Business School in partnership with the Welsh Government, proved to be an unequivocal triumph.

Posted on 10 December 2023 by Maryam Lotfi

Convened on October 18th at Cardiff Business School to coincide with Anti-Slavery Day, the event served as a pivotal gathering for diverse stakeholders, encompassing representatives from the public, private, and […]

Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders: The Journey through Supply Chain Social Sustainability

Posted on 16 November 2023 by Maryam Lotfi

In the dynamic landscape of business education,  Cardiff Business School has been pioneering a transformative approach to supply chain management. At the heart of this evolution is the ground-breaking "Supply […]

New Research Group on Modern Slavery is ‘Kickstarted’ into Action

Posted on 16 October 2023 by Anna Skeels

On 27 July this year, an enthusiastic group of expert academics and external partners from industry, business, the public, private, and voluntary sectors came together for a ‘kick-off’ event at […]