GENEVA – The UN Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery, Tomoya Obokata, will visit Australia from 14 to 27 November 2024.
The Special Rapporteur will examine the Government’s efforts in implementing international and national law, in particular as it relates to individuals and groups facing possible exploitation risks, including women and girls, migrants, asylum seekers, persons with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples and persons experiencing homelessness. The Special Rapporteur will also examine instances of gender-based violence, child exploitation and abuse and the early and forced marriage of children.
He will meet Government officials, legislators, civil society, human rights institutions, rights-holders, academic experts, workers’ organisations, private businesses, investors, representatives of the UN and other actors.
Obokata will hold a press conference on Wednesday 27 November at 10:30 a.m. local time at the United Nations Information Centre, Canberra. Access will be strictly limited to journalists.
The expert will present his report to the Human Rights Council in September 2025.
