Equidem Research and Consulting

We are a leading human rights consultancy partnering with civil society, ethical business and others to promote best practices. We do not take public positions on human rights issues. @EquidemOrg is a separate, independent charity promoting human rights globally.

"Evaluating Anti-Trafficking Interventions" brings together contributors from across different perspectives to offer both practical guidance and critical reflections on the promises and pitfalls of evaluation for anti-trafficking interventions. uclpress.co.uk/book/evaluatin…

An insightful post on the risks for the Gulf's burgeoning renewables sector with some important, actionable recommendations for how businesses can support a just transition that also offers dignity, safety and decent pay. linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

If this scheme announced in Uganda is implemented effectively and in a non-discriminatory way it could have significant impacts for the people who work so hard to bring prosperity back home nilepost.co.ug/news/259737/ug…

Hidden risks for migrant workers in conflict zones business-humanrights.org/en/blog/hidden…

Reforming the Kafala System: Persistent Violations of the Rights of Migrant Domestic Workers and the Role of Private Recruitment Agencies gjia.georgetown.edu/2025/03/21/ref…

A new @ilo publication explores the path to social justice for migrant workers ilo.org/publications/t…

Prioritising action against forced labour and modern slavery is essential in the United States. Key sectors like agriculture, construction, and retail continue to exploit vulnerable workers, including migrants and children. @WalkFree walkfree.org/news/2025/erad…

Excellent discussion on a very informative report by @ihrb: White Paper: Leveraging the Spectrum of Finance for Just Transitions youtu.be/1HKi7SDKFTw ihrb.org/resources/whit…

The World Economic Forum urges businesses to address the surge in forced labour globally driven by climate, conflict and other factors. weforum.org/stories/2025/0… An estimated 27.6 million individuals are subjected to forced labour worldwide, including 3.3 million children.

Equidem and @BHRRC are proud to release our joint report: "Rush to renewables: Toward migrant worker rights and a just energy transition in the Gulf" For a truly just energy transition, migrant workers—who reported egregious abuse to Equidem investigators—must be at the forefront of the discussion. 📖 Read the full report: equidem.org/reports/rush-t…

“People [@ #C0P29] are talking about mitigation, but for wide swaths of the population the climate crisis is already here," @Equidem's Research Director, @shikhaphone said. Read about the new types of climate-change related violence we just uncovered: theguardian.com/global-develop…

Equidem provides expert services tailored to our partners’ needs and requirements. Our work falls within three categories: investigations, advice and training. If you're committed to respecting human rights but don't know where to start, get in touch! equidemresearch.org/services/

How population trends shape our workforce ilostat.ilo.org/blog/how-popul… #WorldPopulationDay

Transformational Vs transactional processes can break the cycle of injustice for millions of #migrants. Workers' agency, representation & control are key. A week from now, I had the chance of being inspired by @Mustafa_Qadri & Joe's @cierto2022 on this & more... 👇 #GFRR2024

Women workers have built a global movement to end gender-based violence and harassment in the world of work. As climate change exacerbates GBVH at work, funders can play a key role to support women-led movements for justice. devex.com/news/sponsored…

Ensuring workers' voice through the recruitment process is crucial to respecting their rights and protecting them from modern slavery and other forms of exploitation. youtu.be/MUKL0xNbY9c #GFRR2024

What does it take to make living wages a reality? ethicaltrade.org/insights/blog/…

Finally got around to read the 75-page 1st Agreement coming out of #US-#Taiwan #trade talks. WOW. Ch. 5 Anti-Corruption, "each Party...shall adopt or maintain measures to eliminate the charging of recruitment fees and related costs to migrant workers" art. 5(2)(8) #EmployerPays.

A new report by @wef on the future of jobs in the age of AI, sustainability and deglobalization will be disruptive but need not be dystopian. It shows how to empower people in a world of economic uncertainty and advancing AI. weforum.org/agenda/2023/05…

Pravasi Nepali Coordination Committee (@NepalPncc), a leading migrant worker led organisation has released a damning report with support from @EquidemOrg