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Leibniz on Slavery and the Ownership of Human Beings

open access: yesJournal of Modern Philosophy, 2019
Leibniz puts forward an intriguing argument against the moral permissibility of chattel slavery in a text from 1703. This argument has three independent layers or sub-arguments. The first is that slavery violates natural rights.
Julia Jorati
doaj   +4 more sources

Banditry and modern slavery: (In)security dynamics in Nigeria

open access: yesJournal of Economic Criminology
The persistent crises of banditry and modern slavery in northwest and northcentral Nigeria have escalated to critical levels, profoundly affecting both security and socio-economic stability.
Sallek Yaks Musa
doaj   +1 more source

Enjeux de la définition juridique de l’esclavage contemporain au Brésil : liberté, dignité et droits constitutionnels

open access: yesBrésil(s), 2017
This article discusses the definition of modern slavery adopted by Brazilian law, tracing its origins from inspections in the interior of the country in the mid-1990s.
Leonardo Augusto de Andrade Barbosa
doaj   +1 more source

Connecting Health Promotion and Sustainable Development Goals to Enhance the Health of Agrifood Temporary Migrant Workers—a Scoping Review

open access: yesSustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Temporary migrant workers (TMW) in the agrifood system face social determinants of health (SDoH) that contribute to health inequities. Despite their dual residency, the potential of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) to support the health of TMW remains underexamined.
Théa Demmers   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Freedom of Scientific Inquiry and Democracy. A Systems‐Theoretical Approach

open access: yesSystems Research and Behavioral Science, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The article examines the relationship between democracy and one of its inherent features: freedom of scientific inquiry—a multi‐layered concept closely intertwined with the broader notion of academic freedom—both of which are increasingly under threat worldwide. The paper advocates for the use of Luhmann's theoretical framework to analyse this
Krešimir Žažar, Steffen Roth
wiley   +1 more source

Multiterminal High‐Voltage Direct Current Projects: A Comprehensive Assessment and Future Prospects

open access: yesHigh Voltage, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Multiterminal high‐voltage direct current (MT‐HVDC) systems are an important part of modern power systems, addressing the need for bulk power delivery and efficient renewable energy integration. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of recent advances in MT‐HVDC technology, including launched projects and ongoing initiatives.
Mohammad Hossein Mousavi   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Policy and Practice: Claiming Space for Labour Rights within the United Kingdom Modern Slavery Crusade

open access: yesAnti-Trafficking Review, 2015
The focus of this article is on advocacy opportunities provided by the anti-trafficking framework in a new political climate. Through the case study of the United Kingdom (UK) Modern Slavery Act 2015 deliberations the article explores opportunities to ...
Caroline Robinson
doaj   +1 more source

Modern Slavery Disclosure in Indonesia Corporate Supply Chains

open access: yesJurnal Riset dan Aplikasi: Akuntansi dan Manajemen
: Modern Slavery Disclosure in Indonesia Corporate Supply Chains. Purpose: This study examines how Indonesian companies disclose modern slavery risks under a voluntary reporting regime.
Padma Adriana Sari   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Between globalisation and Brexit: Migration, pay and the road to modern slavery in the UK hospitality industry

open access: yesResearch in Hospitality Management, 2018
Neo-liberal economic globalisation has promoted deregulation and a weakening of the role of the state in regulating the national economy. The perceived benefits of competition have been used to justify strategies to reduce operational costs and promote a
Steve French
doaj   +1 more source

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