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Series Business voices in the UN BHR Treaty: How a few business associations are shaping the business agenda in UN negotiations
Experts from CHREN explain the issue of corporate lobbying for diluted provisions in the UN BHR Treaty
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Series The time has come for more diverse business representation in the UN BHR Treaty negotiations
Where are the voices of progressive business in the UN Treaty negotiations? Experts from CHREN's Human Rights Clinic reflect on engagement with company voices in the BHR Treaty process.
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Post Heat stress, health and the hidden cost of fashion: “We are not asking for luxury. Just cold water.”
Women workers across Tamil Nadu’s garment factories have spoken about how extreme heat, overwork and lack of adequate workplace protections are steadily eroding their health and dignity. Nandita Shivakumar and Apekshita Varshney explain what companies and investors must do to protect workers in heat stress crisis.
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Post US tariffs hit Chinese supply chain workers hard
US tariffs have left Chinese manufacturing factories scrambling and workers bracing for the fallout. SOMO's Misa Norigami and Joseph Wilde-Ramsing explain companies cannot shift the burden of supply chain costs and harms onto workers.
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Post Phil Bloomer: Upcoming Executive Director transition and my future plans
Phil Bloomer, Executive Director, Business & Human Rights Resource Centre
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Series No mHREDD, no smart mix: Developing effective legal frameworks in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan
Japan, South Korea and Taiwan are home to some of the world's largest and most influential corporations – but a lack of robust mHREDD legislation has allowed some companies to operate without adequate oversight, leading to human rights abuses and environmental degradation across their supply chains.
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Series Rights and protection of victims in a binding treaty on business and human rights: Proposals from a workers’ and trade union rights perspective
As the intersessional consultations kick off, Ruwan Subasinghe from the International Transport Workers' Federation, Jeff Vogt from Solidarity Center and Paapa Danquah from the International Trade Union Confederation outline what's needed for a binding treaty that ensures justice and accountability for millions of workers in global supply chains.
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Post Hidden risks for migrant workers in conflict zones
Sarah Lince, Senior Program Manager at Verité, explains the critical business imperative of upholding ethical recruitment during conflict
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Series Obstacles, advances and Brazil's position at the UN Binding Treaty negotiations
Melisanda Trentin from Justiça Global and Manoela Roland from Homa reflect on the key issues for the intersessional thematic consultations ahead of the 11th session and highlight the key elements of Brazil's position in negotiations
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