Maven International is committed to preventing modern slavery, forced labor, child labor, and any form of human trafficking within our operations and our supply chain. As a language services provider working with intergovernmental, government, NGO, and corporate clients, we recognize that responsible procurement and ethical labor standards are a baseline expectation.
Maven International firmly opposes child labor, slave labor, and any form of forced, compulsory, or bonded labor. We condemn all illegal, unfair, and unethical labor practices that exploit the workforce or undermine social security—including undeclared work, "grey-area" employment arrangements, and the withholding of wages. These commitments are strictly enforced and are detailed in our Code of Ethics (Section 6 – Fair Labor Practices and Working Conditions).
This statement applies to all Maven International internal staff, project managers, freelance interpreters and translators, technical suppliers, and any third party engaged in delivering services on our behalf.
When onboarding new freelance linguists and suppliers, we verify professional identity, qualifications, and contracting arrangements. Suppliers are expected to:
Anyone who suspects modern slavery, forced labor, or unfair practices anywhere in our operations or supply chain is expected to report it immediately. Reports can be made through our standard contact channels [Optional: or via email at compliance@maveninternational.com] and will be handled with strict confidentiality. Maven International does not tolerate retaliation of any kind against anyone who reports a concern in good faith.
This statement is owned and overseen by Maven International's Director. It is reviewed annually and updated when material changes occur.
For institutional buyers and procurement teams—including UN agencies, government bodies, and NGOs—additional compliance documentation, supplier due-diligence responses, and evidence of our onboarding checks are available upon request.