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“Child Labour and forced labour: from theory to practice”

Thematic Breakfast – 14 October 2022 We can all play a role at our level in preventing child labour and forced labour in global supply chains. Through co-construction, we can propose new practices that contribute...

Why made in France is not a protection against child labor

Martine Combemale, President of Human Ressources Without Borders (RHSF) was interviewed by Europe 1. While a UN report points for the first time to an increase in child labor in 20 years, products made in...

How to stop child labor aggravated by Covid-19?

In a report released on Thursday 10 June, two days before the World Day Against Child Labour on Saturday 12 June, the UN warns that child labour is on the rise, after declining steadily over...

50 for Freedom campaign to end modern slavery

More than 25 million women, men and children are living in modern slavery situations – that’s 3 out of every 1,000 people in the world. A coordinated effort by governments and activists around the world...

Recruitment, a significant risk of abusive work – journal of the ANDRH

Recruitment of foreign workers – The CSR debate

On 25 May 2021, Martine Combemale, President of Human Ressources Without Borders (RHSF), and Frédérique de Larquier, Director of GEIQ BTP 31, answer Thomas Hugues’ questions on the risks of abusive work that foreign workers...

Martine Combemale : « Child labour is invisible. And yet, it is present (…) even close to our home »

In the interview with France 3, the founder of RHSF explains how RHSF was created, why the year 2021 is a pivotal moment for child labour eradication and how it is possible to take and...

RHSF on the radio “France Culture”

What is forced labour, how to act and why a cartoon competition? Nadine Epstain interviews Martine Combemale, President of RSHF, in the 12:30 news programme “the hidden face of the world”. Listen to the interview...

HR Professionals on the search for meaning: Take over the subject of decent work

With a solid base of knowledge in social law and in the management of the processes that govern the employment relations, HR professionals are in the best position to identify and reduce the risk factors...

Social audits of suppliers: how to improve practices?

Widespread to control suppliers’ practices in terms of working conditions, social audits do not make it possible to deal with the causes of the shortcomings observed. Rather than punishing, taking an interest in the causes...

Supply chain: a human rights risk awareness tool (RHSF)

In order to raise awareness of the risks of forced labour and child labour, the NGO Human Ressources Without Borders (RHSF) is launching a dedicated tool. It presents in an interactive way the world of...

Martine Combemale, fighter for human rights

Founder of the NGO Human Rights Without Borders (RHSF),Martine Combemale was awarded the Legion of Honour in 2020 for herfight against forced and child labor. “She must not enter into your office”. This warning pronounced...