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SUMMARY:Labour standards in cross border supply chains: emerging trends i
 n trade agreements and unilateral measures to advance labour and gender 
 rights
DESCRIPTION:In this panel\, our experts will delve into the intricacies o
 f international trade agreements and their impact on labour rights\, uni
 ons\, and gender equality. We will explore the recently introduced USMCA
  rapid response mechanism and its effectiveness in protecting labour rig
 hts\, and compare it with the measures in the recent EU-Vietnam FTA mean
 t to protect labour rights. And\, we will examine the UFLPA and similar 
 efforts concerning China. Our panellists will also address critical issu
 es surrounding supply chains and their impact on labour rights\, includi
 ng the use of forced labour\, and ways in which jurisdictions and compan
 ies intend to ensure that global trade respects human dignity. Moreover\
 , we will discuss the role of gender in international trade and explore 
 ways to ensure that trade measures are gender-sensitive and promote gend
 er equality. With the rise of feminist trade policy\, the panel will add
 ress how trade policies can be designed to promote gender rights and emp
 ower women or LGBTQ+ persons.
LOCATION:Room 343\, Level 3
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