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This section sets a human rights framework for examining slavery in the modern world, utilizing the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and providing activities for exploring modern-day slavery.

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1. Start by reviewing the guidelines and requirements for the Slavery and Human Rights report.
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3. Identify the specific aspects of slavery and human rights that need to be addressed.
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Who needs Slavery and Human Rights?

1. Organizations working to combat human trafficking and slavery.
2. Governments and policymakers aiming to enforce human rights standards.
3. Non-governmental organizations advocating for human rights.
4. Academics and researchers studying issues related to slavery and human rights.
5. Individuals or communities affected by slavery or human rights violations seeking justice.

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How did the English justify slavery?

The enslavement of Africans was justified in Britain by claiming that they were barbaric savages, without laws or religions, and, according to some 'observers' and academics, without even a language; they would acquire civilisation on the plantations.

What was the justification for African slavery?

In the antebellum South, of course, it was largely racial. The enslavement of black people was legitimate, the white planter said, because their biological inferiority meant they ought to be strictly controlled by people of a better stock.

What arguments were used to justify slavery?

Arguments in favor of slavery include deference to the Bible and thus to God, some people being natural slaves in need of supervision, slaves often being better off than the poorest non-slaves, practical social benefit for the society as a whole, and slavery being a time-proven practice by multiple great civilizations.

Why did the English turn to slavery for labor?

The British slave trade was born out of a desire to out-trade and out-earn other European countries like Portugal and Spain. Like these other countries, Britain quickly became dependent on enslaved labor despite its claim that it was an enlightened, civilized nation.

Is slavery against human rights?

Slavery is a Violation of Human Rights In fact, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights explicitly references slavery, stating in Article 4: No one shall be held in slavery or servitude; slavery and the slave trade shall be prohibited in all their forms.

Did the English stop slavery?

It was only after many failed attempts that, in 1807, the slave trade in the British Empire was abolished. However, slaves in the colonies (excluding areas ruled by the East India Company) were not freed until 1838 – and only after slave-owners, rather than the slaves themselves, received compensation.

How did the white southerners justify slavery?

After 1830, white Southerners stopped referring to slavery as a necessary evil. Instead, they argued that it was a beneficial institution that created a hierarchical society superior to the leveling democracy of the North. By the late 1840s, a new and more explicitly racist rationale for slavery had emerged.

How did slaveholders use the Bible to justify slavery?

For almost 500 years, priests taught their flocks that a Hebrew prophet had condemned millions of Africans to slavery because they were descended from Ham's son Canaan. The curse of Ham thus formed the core religious justification for the trans-Atlantic slave trade.

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What is Slavery and Human Rights?

Slavery refers to the condition where individuals are forced to work against their will under threat of punishment or coercion. Human rights encompass the basic rights and freedoms to which all humans are entitled, including the right to live free from slavery and servitude.

Who is required to file Slavery and Human Rights?

Entities, organizations, and businesses operating in sectors at risk of human rights violations, particularly those with supply chains that could involve forced labor or child labor, are generally required to file Slavery and Human Rights reports.

How to fill out Slavery and Human Rights?

To fill out Slavery and Human Rights reports, organizations must evaluate their operations and supply chains, assess risks related to slavery and human trafficking, and provide detailed information regarding policies, measures taken, and any identified cases of labor exploitation.

What is the purpose of Slavery and Human Rights?

The purpose of Slavery and Human Rights reporting is to promote transparency, accountability, and awareness in organizations about human rights practices. It aims to combat slavery and protect individuals from exploitation.

What information must be reported on Slavery and Human Rights?

Reports must include information about organizational structure, policies related to slavery and human trafficking, risk assessments, due diligence processes, training provided to staff, and any actions taken to address and prevent slavery within the organization.