Submission to the Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery
15 March 2021
The Commonwealth 8.7 Network and CHRI submitted a joint response to the Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery’s call for inputs on the nexus between forced displacement and contemporary forms of slavery. The statement included input from 5 Network members representing Australia, Canada, Nigeria and Vanuatu. The response was published on the OHCHR website and will go on to inform the Special Rapporteur’s thematic report that will be presented at the 48th Regular Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council. The response addresses how the marginalisation and lack of protection afforded to displaced persons increases their vulnerability to contemporary forms of slavery. It also notes the employment challenges faced by displaced persons and how this increases their risk of exploitation. The response also highlights the heightened risk of displaced children and adolescents, particularly those who are unaccompanied.
Partnerships and Business Development Working Group
SDG 8.7
The mandate of the Partnerships and Business Development Working Group is to:
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Build strong partnerships with a broad range of stakeholders that are mutually beneficial and aligned with the Network’s objectives
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Ensure sustainable funding base to support the Network’s activities
Current members of the working group:
Syed Saiful Haque
Chairman and Founder Member
WARBE Development Foundation, Bangladesh
Sally Irwin
Founder and Managing Director
The Freedom Hub, Australia
Jonah Robert Egwayubila
Partnerships and Safeguarding Coordinator
Somero, Uganda
Jamils Richard Achunji
Founder/ Executive Director
Global Welfare Association, Cameroon
Kolawole Olatosimi
Coordinator
Child & Youth Protection Foundation, Nigeria
Smarita Sengupta
Executive Director
Centre for Social Concern and Development, Malawi
Aihawu Victor
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Director
Centre for Youths Integrated Development, Nigeria