MENA Tribune Modern Slavery Policy

At MENA Tribune, we are committed to ethical and responsible business practices throughout our operations and supply chain. We condemn all forms of modern slavery, including human trafficking, forced labor, and bonded labor, and we are dedicated to taking proactive steps to prevent it.

1. Our Commitment:

• We have a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery in any form.
• We actively manage our supply chain to minimize the risk of modern slavery and promote ethical sourcing practices.
• We conduct due diligence on our suppliers and partners to ensure they share our commitment to ethical labor practices.
• We regularly review and update our policies and procedures to reflect best practices in preventing modern slavery.
• We provide training and awareness programs for our employees to help them identify and report potential instances of modern slavery.

2. Scope of Our Policy:

This policy applies to all our activities, including:

• The operation of our website and newsroom
• The production and distribution of our content
• The procurement of goods and services from our suppliers and partners
• The employment of our staff

3. Due Diligence:

We conduct due diligence on our suppliers and partners to assess their potential risk of being involved in modern slavery. This includes:

• Reviewing their anti-slavery policies and procedures
• Visiting their premises and meeting with their employees
• Requesting evidence of their compliance with relevant laws and regulations

4. Reporting and Transparency:

We encourage anyone who has concerns about potential modern slavery in our operations or supply chain to report it to us. We have a confidential reporting mechanism in place to make it easy to raise concerns without fear of reprisal.

We are committed to transparency and will publish an annual statement outlining the steps we have taken to prevent and address modern slavery in our business and throughout our supply chain.

5. Compliance and Monitoring:

We take all allegations of modern slavery seriously and will investigate them thoroughly. Any supplier or partner found to be involved in modern slavery will be subject to appropriate action, including termination of the relationship.

We will regularly monitor our own compliance with this policy and update it as necessary.

6. International Standards:

This policy is based on internationally recognized standards, including the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and the UK Modern Slavery Act.

7. Contact:

If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us at info@menaobserver.com.

We believe that all individuals have the right to work in a safe and respectful environment. We are committed to playing our part in the fight against modern slavery and will continue to take steps to ensure that our business is free from exploitation.