Child Labour & Modern Slavery Policy
In upholding our editorial policy of fairness to all and a firm commitment to human rights protection, Newpost Africa is deeply committed to the fight against child labour and modern slavery.
We stand firmly against:
🛑 Child Labour
Any work that deprives children of their childhood, potential, and dignity, or restricts their access to basic education.
⛓️ Modern Slavery
The control of any person for profit through exploitation, forced labor, human trafficking, domestic servitude, or debt bondage.
Policy Goals and Objectives
Editorial Priority
We shall always give stories and campaigns against child labour and modern slavery priority in our reporting and media coverage.
Supply Chain Integrity
We dutifully ensure that our third-party organizations and partners are free from the exploitation of children in their operations and uphold the highest standards of human rights.
Legal Compliance
We comply with all applicable laws and regulations in every country where we operate regarding child labour and modern slavery. We support the principles of:
- The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.
- The International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions on child labour.
Employee Training & Reporting
We provide regular training to our employees to recognize and robustly report instances of child labour and modern slavery, ensuring such crimes are exposed and brought to the attention of relevant authorities.
Responsibilities
Responsible for oversight and ensuring these human rights standards are reflected in all business partnerships.
Responsible for investigative reporting that exposes exploitation and promotes human dignity.