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Child slavery in the artisanal mining and quarrying sector

Body
Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery, including its causes and consequences
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Year
2011
Document code
A/HRC/18/30
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Aug 19, 2019
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Debt bondage as a key form of contemporary slavery

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Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery, including its causes and consequences
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Year
2016
Document code
A/HRC/33/46
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
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Eradicating contemporary forms of slavery from supply chains

Body
Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery, including its causes and consequences
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Year
2015
Document code
A/HRC/30/35
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
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Challenges and lessons in combating contemporary forms of slavery

Body
Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery, including its causes and consequences
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Year
2013
Document code
A/HRC/24/43
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
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Manifestations and causes of domestic servitude

Body
Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery, including its causes and consequences
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Year
2010
Document code
A/HRC/15/20
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
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Servile marriage

Body
Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery, including its causes and consequences
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Year
2012
Document code
A/HRC/21/41
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
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Priorities of the new mandate holder

Body
Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery, including its causes and consequences
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Year
2014
Document code
A/HRC/27/53
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
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Debt bondage as a key form of contemporary slavery 2016, para. B.

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[Recommendations to Member States:] Take all possible steps to ensure that all members of the population can fulfil their right to education.
Body
Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery, including its causes and consequences
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Topic(s)
  • Education
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
2016
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
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Servile marriage 2012, para. 9

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In its resolution 843 (IX), the General Assembly declared some customs, ancient laws and practices relating to marriage and the family to be inconsistent with the principles set forth in the Charter of the United Nations and in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Body
Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery, including its causes and consequences
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • Families
Year
2012
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
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Debt bondage as a key form of contemporary slavery 2016, para. B.

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[Recommendations to Member States:] Undertake multifaceted sensitization programmes targeted at bonded labourers and at risk populations to ensure that they are aware of their rights and of avenues of remedy for violations.
Body
Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery, including its causes and consequences
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Topic(s)
  • Economic Rights
  • Health
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
2016
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
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Debt bondage as a key form of contemporary slavery 2016, para. B.

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[Recommendations to Member States:] Develop victim protection mechanisms to protect former bonded labourers in the context of judicial proceedings.
Body
Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery, including its causes and consequences
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
2016
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
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Debt bondage as a key form of contemporary slavery 2016, para. 34

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Also in India, the Centrally Sponsored Scheme for Rehabilitation of Bonded Labourers, introduced in 1978, establishes that the cost of rehabilitation grants is to be assumed on an equal basis by the central Government and the states, and provides Rs. 20,000 in compensation per labourer.
Body
Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery, including its causes and consequences
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
2016
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
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Debt bondage as a key form of contemporary slavery 2016, para. 31

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A number of different countries have taken measures, including the development of legislation, policies and programmes, to eradicate and prevent debt bondage and related forms of servitude. Examples of these are discussed below, and additional material is included in the annex.
Body
Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery, including its causes and consequences
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Topic(s)
  • Economic Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
2016
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
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Debt bondage as a key form of contemporary slavery 2016, para. 11

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In Africa, debt bondage has been reported in sectors such as mining and agriculture, particularly in countries that are members of the Southern African Development Community, such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Body
Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery, including its causes and consequences
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
2016
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
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Debt bondage as a key form of contemporary slavery 2016, para. B.

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[Recommendations to Member States:] Take all possible steps to establish effective rule of law, in particular by building the capacity of the judiciary to ensure that relevant laws are properly and consistently enforced.
Body
Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery, including its causes and consequences
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
  • N.A.
Year
2016
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
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Debt bondage as a key form of contemporary slavery 2016, para. B.

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[Recommendations to Member States:] Train members of the judiciary on legal provisions relating to debt bondage and the rights of victims, in order to ensure the effective enforcement of legislation.
Body
Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery, including its causes and consequences
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
2016
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
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Debt bondage as a key form of contemporary slavery 2016, para. B.

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[Recommendations to Member States:] Ensure that those who have been subjected to debt bondage are able to access decent work opportunities to support their rehabilitation.
Body
Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery, including its causes and consequences
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
2016
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
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Debt bondage as a key form of contemporary slavery 2016, para. B.

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[Recommendations to Member States:] When children are identified as bonded labourers, ensure that they are able to reaccess education and that specific provisions are in place to support their reintegration.
Body
Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery, including its causes and consequences
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Topic(s)
  • Education
  • Movement
Person(s) affected
  • Children
Year
2016
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
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Debt bondage as a key form of contemporary slavery 2016, para. B.

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[Recommendations to Member States:] As part of such efforts, issue identity cards to former bonded labourers to ensure that they can access social security assistance and Government services.
Body
Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery, including its causes and consequences
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Topic(s)
  • Social & Cultural Rights
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
2016
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
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Debt bondage as a key form of contemporary slavery 2016, para. B.

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[Recommendations to Member States:] Ensure that bonded labourers are fully consulted about the development of assistance and rehabilitation programmes.
Body
Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery, including its causes and consequences
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
2016
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
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Debt bondage as a key form of contemporary slavery 2016, para. B.

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[Recommendations to Member States:] Put in place comprehensive programmes that allow identified bonded labourers to be able to access the support that they need to fulfil their right to rehabilitation.
Body
Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery, including its causes and consequences
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Person(s) affected
  • All
Year
2016
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
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Debt bondage as a key form of contemporary slavery 2016, para. B.

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[Recommendations to Member States:] Origin and destination countries should work together to ensure the effective monitoring of the situation of migrant workers and that adequate protection systems are in place.
Body
Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery, including its causes and consequences
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
  • Movement
Person(s) affected
  • Persons on the move
Year
2016
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
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Debt bondage as a key form of contemporary slavery 2016, para. B.

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[Recommendations to Member States:] As outlined above, invest in the development of economic alternatives to reduce the push factors that drive individuals into migration that can lead to exploitative labour.
Body
Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery, including its causes and consequences
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Topic(s)
  • Movement
Person(s) affected
  • Persons on the move
Year
2016
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
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Debt bondage as a key form of contemporary slavery 2016, para. B.

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[Recommendations to Member States:] Remove any forms of discrimination that negatively impact on the rights of certain groups, including girls, indigenous peoples and migrant children, to an education.
Body
Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery, including its causes and consequences
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Topic(s)
  • Education
  • Equality & Inclusion
Person(s) affected
  • Children
  • Ethnic minorities
  • Girls
  • Persons on the move
Year
2016
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
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Debt bondage as a key form of contemporary slavery 2016, para. B.

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[Recommendations to Member States:] Integrate provisions designed to prevent stigma and prejudice against populations vulnerable to debt bondage, within all educational curricula.
Body
Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery, including its causes and consequences
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Topic(s)
  • Education
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
2016
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
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Debt bondage as a key form of contemporary slavery 2016, para. B.

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[Recommendations to Member States:] Implement human rights-based training on the prevention and elimination of all forms of discrimination across State institutions.
Body
Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery, including its causes and consequences
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Topic(s)
  • Equality & Inclusion
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
  • N.A.
Year
2016
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
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Debt bondage as a key form of contemporary slavery 2016, para. B.

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[Recommendations to Member States:] Undertake public-awareness-raising campaigns to challenge stigma and prejudices towards groups vulnerable to debt bondage, and sensitize populations to the rights of such people.
Body
Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery, including its causes and consequences
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Topic(s)
  • Economic Rights
  • Equality & Inclusion
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
2016
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
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Debt bondage as a key form of contemporary slavery 2016, para. B.

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[Recommendations to Member States:] As stated above, ensure that legislation is in place to protect from discrimination those who are vulnerable to bonded labour in order to prevent situations of exploitation.
Body
Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery, including its causes and consequences
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Topic(s)
  • Equality & Inclusion
Person(s) affected
  • All
  • N.A.
Year
2016
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
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Debt bondage as a key form of contemporary slavery 2016, para. B.

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[Recommendations to Member States:] Invest in programmes that facilitate people's access to decent work opportunities, in order to ensure that they have economic alternatives to debt bondage.
Body
Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery, including its causes and consequences
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
2016
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
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Debt bondage as a key form of contemporary slavery 2016, para. B.

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[Recommendations to Member States:] Ensure effective regulation of private sector organizations in line with the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
Body
Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery, including its causes and consequences
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Topic(s)
  • Economic Rights
  • Equality & Inclusion
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
2016
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
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