Aarti Kapoor
Aarti Kapoor is the Founder and Executive Director of Embode, an international consultancy at the forefront of human rights and social protection. Aarti is widely recognised as a global leader in addressing child labor, forced labor, and exploitation within business supply chains.
Qualified as a lawyer in both the UK and USA, Aarti brings over 20 years of technical expertise spanning NGOs, government, and the private sector. Her work has shaped policy and practice across the UK, Southeast Asia, and Africa—helping businesses embed human rights into their operations and strengthen systems of governance.
Aarti’s focus is on systemic change: building robust child protection frameworks, promoting decent work, and reducing vulnerabilities through development. She champions a future where dignity, choice, and decent work are the norm, proving that ethical business is not only possible—it’s essential.
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Actions Aarti recommends you take to fight modern slavery:
Be a conscious consumer:
Every cent you spend has an impact. Think about how your purchases affect freedom and dignity for workers.Look beyond slogans:
Don’t get caught up in companies saying, “We’ve solved child labour” or “We fight for living wages.” These can be superficial.Seek systemic indicators:
Check if brands support:Decent work (fair wages, safe conditions)
Access to education and healthcare
Worker registration and labor rights
Good governance and strong standards