Fair Futures advises stakeholders on how to make human rights a fundamental part of their organisation. We are trusted experts with a track record of delivering actionable and practical changes that incorporate anti-slavery practices and sustainability into operations.
We work with you to build a world where business thrives, communities flourish, and social impact is at the heart of every decision.
In a globalised economy, abuses like forced labour, human trafficking and even slavery can be deeply hidden in the supply chains or operations of even the most diligent of organisations. Businesses are typically just one player in a complex system where it can be difficult to disentangle human rights abuses from the entire value chain.
With a proliferation of legal obligations and frameworks, navigating mandatory and ethical requirements, while advancing core business, is increasingly complex.
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Fiona David, CEO and Founder
Fair Futures makes it simple for organisations to cut through the jargon and get down to the business of fighting global injustice:
We are specialist in modern slavery and migrant smuggling.
We put that expertise to work helping organisations from UN bodies to large corporations deal with the challenges of modern slavery and migrant smuggling.
We work with clients to diagnose complex human rights challenges, and design and build strategies that address immediate risk, and drive systems change.
Fair Future’s evidence-based approach, and experience designing and building viable solutions to solve complex system level problems gives us the edge needed to design and programs that have demonstrated impact, even in incredibly complex situations. Our ongoing work with a UN organisation in Lebanon is one example.
It is this evidence-based approach which has enabled us to elevate the voices of modern slavery survivors to become a central consideration in the Parliamentary Inquiry into the Anti-Slavery Commissioner Bill in Australia.
We offer flexible, expert-led solutions tailored to your organization's specific needs. Whether you require a strategic deep-dive or rapid-response advice, we provide the specialized expertise to navigate the complex world of modern slavery risks.
Here are some of the ways we can help:
Strategic Advisory & Review: We provide strategic guidance for specific projects or offer comprehensive reviews of your existing plans, policies, and projects against best practices.
Research & Development: We can be retained to conduct in-depth research and develop evidence-based strategies that inform your decision-making and build a lasting, ethical framework for your organisation.
Retainer-based Partnership: We act as your on-call advisors, providing ongoing counsel and support to help you navigate new challenges, respond to emerging risks, and stay ahead of the curve.
For anything related to modern slavery, we are your essential partner.
Modern slavery risk
Founder Fiona David is best known as the creator of the Global Slavery Index, an internationally acclaimed source on modern slavery that has driven numerous legal and policy changes around the world since its inception.
For over 30 years, Fiona has brought passion, knowledge and diplomatic nous to the complex task of stamping out modern slavery. We bring a thorough eye for detail to get right down to the roots of forced labour and slavery worldwide to deliver tailored solutions for every organisation we work with.
Make informed decisions with the backing of a renowned global expert who has worked with major corporations and governments alike to chart a course that maximises business outcomes without compromising on human rights and sustainability.
Delivering social impact
Directing capital to drive social impact is both an art and a science. We have been entrusted by leading philanthropists, UN organisations and foundations to design initiatives that deliver measurable social impact on critical human rights and sustainability challenges. We can work with you to embed evidence-based approaches to delivering social impact, through your philanthropic investments or your investments and business strategy.
Embed ethical procurement in supply chains
Fair Futures draws on deep expertise in systems and processes to ensure every link in the supply chain is free of modern slavery. We have worked with leading organisations to diagnose and respond to modern slavery risk, and to build processes to safeguard against forced labour. Having led the creation of gold standard guidelines to help businesses of all sizes tackle modern slavery in their supply chains, Fiona has also collaborated with the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply to develop training modules for procurement professionals globally.
We will work with you to identify and respond to modern slavery risks and equip you with the tools to implement remediation where needed.
Building safe migration
Fair Futures draws on deep expertise in systems and processes required to enable safe migration and decent work for migrant workers. This is particularly relevant for organisations that rely on high proportions of migrant unskilled labour. We can help you identify and respond to risk in the labour migration process, and develop well-considered programs of remediation where problems are identified.
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