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.
Our Working Groups
The first Annual General Meeting of the 8.7 Network convened on the 26th-28th of October 2021. At which, members unanimously adopted a three-year strategic plan: The 8.7 Network Strategy (2022-2024).
This followed a series of strategic consultations with the Network’s Management Committee (MC) and members to identify the best approaches to ensure the Network’s effectiveness, impact, and sustainability.
The Management Committee (MC) proposed to create Working Groups to support the implementation of the three year strategic plan.
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