When: 18 June, 7:00 - 8:30 US Pacific Time / 16:00 - 17:30 CEST.
Explore how data-driven approaches can accelerate the fight against labour exploitation in global agrifood systems. This workshop will explore the use of data and technology to identify and address child labour and forced labour risks in agricultural supply chains.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) will present insights from its DIGICHILD initiative, which leverages GIS data to strengthen traditional child labour monitoring and remediation systems.
Verité and Responsible Sourcing Network (RSN) will share insights from their partnership on the STREAMS Supply Chain Tracing & Engagement Methodologies Project working at the intersection of traceability and labour due diligence. RSN will spotlight its initiative, YESS: Yarn Ethically & Sustainably Sourced, designed to assist mills detect and respond to forced labour in cotton sourcing. Verité will share findings from field pilots testing traceability technologies that support YESS and other efforts—and preview a new suite of traceability Verité and Responsible Sourcing Network (RSN) will share insights from their partnership on the STREAMS Supply Chain Tracing & Engagement Methodologies Project working at the intersection of traceability and labour due diligence. RSN will spotlight its initiative, YESS: Yarn Ethically & Sustainably Sourced, designed to assist mills detect and respond to forced labour in cotton sourcing. Verité will share findings from field pilots testing traceability technologies that support YESS and other efforts—and preview a new suite of traceability and due diligence resources.
Speakers & Hosting Organizations: - Adriano Bolchini, Child Labour Specialist, FAO - Ariane Genthon, Programme Officer on Child Labour in Agriculture, FAO - Patricia Jurewicz, CEO; Responsible Sourcing Network (RSN) and YESS - Erin Klett, Senior Director, Research Innovations, Verite