Applications Invited for Expanding the Tariff act Legal Fund

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The Freedom Fund is a leader in the global movement to end modern slavery.

We identify and invest in the most effective frontline efforts to eradicate modern slavery in the countries and sectors where it is most prevalent. Partnering with visionary investors, governments, anti-slavery organisations and those at risk of exploitation, we tackle the systems that allow slavery to persist and thrive.

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Governments are increasingly considering trade enforcement action as part of their efforts to address forced labour in global supply chains. Following in the footsteps of the US Tariff Act, Canada has started to implement its newly introduced forced labour import ban, and in February the EU announced its intention to prepare a similar instrument. Civil society has a critical role in supporting the enforcement of these mechanisms, by providing evidence of forced labour goods entering consumer markets.

The Tariff Act Legal Fund provides grants of up to US$50,000 to civil society organisations to gather evidence linking forced labour practices with goods imported into the United States. Our goal is to support civil society to utilise section 307 of the US Tariff Act to build pressure on businesses to improve human and labour rights standards in global supply chains.

Who should apply?

• Civil society organisations, watchdog groups, trade unions, worker groups and investigative journalists are invited to apply for a grant of up to US$50,000.
• We are particularly interested in receiving applications from groups based in the Global South, or partnerships between international and local groups.

Deadline

The deadline for applications will be 10 June 2022.

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