Financial Inclusion: A Way to Prevent Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery

By: Secretariat

Side Event to the High-level meeting of the General Assembly on the appraisal of the United Nations Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons When: 1 p.m...

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Recovering from COVID-19: The Role of Sustainable Finance to End Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking

By: Secretariat

The theme of this year’s UN High-Level Political Forum is “sustainable and resilient recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic that promotes the economic, social and environmental dimensions of sustainable development”....

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Modern Slavery and Corruption: Examining the Links and Addressing the Challenges – 4 June 2021

By: Secretariat

Speakers: H.E. Amb. Christian Wenaweser, Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission of the Principality of Liechtenstein to the United Nations, Ms. Hazel Feigenblatt, Independent Anti-Corruption Expert, Ms. Anga Timilsina, Global Programme...

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A Survivor’s Guide to Money; Virtual Book Launch Event – 12 May 2021

By: Secretariat

Speakers: H.E. Amb. Christian Wenaweser, Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission of the Principality of Liechtenstein to the United Nations, Megan Lundstrom, Director of Research, The Avery Center, Daniel Thelesklaf, Head...

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FAST IASC Virtual Roundtable Discussion: Managing Modern Slavery Risks in Capital Markets – 29 April 2021

By: Secretariat

Event Details: This virtual roundtable discussion, co-organized by Dame Sara Thornton, the UK’s Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner and the Liechtenstein Initiative for Finance Against Slavery and Trafficking (FAST), explored developments...

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ACAMS Hollywood Conference: Cause for Hope Against Human Trafficking? Inside the Operation Autumn Hope Rescue Panel – 14 April 2021

By: Secretariat

Speakers: Dr. David Passarelli, Executive Director, United Nations University Centre for Policy Research, Sara Crowe, Strategic Initiatives Director, Financial Systems, Polaris, Joseph Mari, CAMS, Director, Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU)...

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ACAMS Africa Conference: Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking: Financial Crimes Panel – 28 January 2021

By: Secretariat

Speakers: James Cockayne along with Peter Barnes, Executive Director, Group Head of i3 Investigations, Standard Chartered Bank; James Kofi Annan, President, Challenging Heights; Sophie Otiende, Survivor Advocate and Africa...

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Westminster Legal Policy Forum keynote seminar: Tackling modern slavery in the UK – 27 January 2021

By: Secretariat

Event Details: James Cockayne spoke at the Westminster Legal Policy Forum, a conference focused on combating modern slavery in the UK. He spoke about the FAST Initiative and the...

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Modern Slavery: Investment Risks and Opportunities – 13 November 2020

By: Secretariat

Speakers: James Cockayne along with Prof. Joanne Bauer, Adjunct Professor of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University, Dr. Prabu Thiruppathy, Kois Investment, Dr. Lars Kaiser, Assistant Professor, Chair for...

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Mobilizing Finance Against Modern Slavery – 19 October 2020

By: Secretariat

Speakers: James Cockayne along with Eric Lorber, Senior Director, Center for Economic and Financial Power, and Amy Lehr, Director and Senior Fellow, CSIS Human Rights Initiative. CSIS and FAST...

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