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Business, human rights & development: A case for course correction in 2024 & beyond
UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Development Surya Deva argues a transformative shift is needed to address systemic problems: a shift in our lifestyle, business models, development narrative, economic order, role of states, and governance structures, in order to achieve real progress for human rights in business.
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From baby steps to bold action: Challenging the current economic model to ensure a just energy transition
Achieving a just energy transition involves more than technological advancements - it necessitates a fundamental re-evaluation of the economic model which got us into the climate crisis in the first place and which continues to drive the current corporate-led energy transition, argues Joseph Wilde-Ramsing of SOMO.
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H&M praised by media for committing to pay poverty wages
The Clean Clothes Campaign argues in this opinion piece that the praise awarded to H&M for raising its purchasing prices to accommodate increased legal minimum wage for the garment sector in Bangladesh is unwarranted, and the fact the industry and media applaud it is indicative of a thoroughly broken system.
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Holding technology companies accountable for human rights violations in Africa
As technology companies increasingly find foot in Africa, irresponsible use of digital technologies has the potential to cause harm to individuals and communities.
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Inside the hidden battles of Africa’s gig workers: The experience of content moderators in Kenya
As the gig economy continues to grow in Africa, this blog looks at the labour rights issues facing one of the most popular forms of gig work in Kenya: content moderation.
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Telecommunication governance is key to guaranteeing internet rights in Zimbabwe
Accountability Lab looks at the state of internet shutdowns in Zimbabwe and discusses what action needs to be taken by telecommunication companies operating in the country.
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Tech & tragedy in Gaza & Israel: companies must act to protect human rights
The international community has an immense task and responsibility to end the military bombardment and collective punishment of civilians in Gaza and secure the release of Israeli hostages. Yet business too has an immediate responsibility to ensure it is not contributing to or exacerbating the conflict and human suffering - with the tech sector and its investors having a specific and urgent role to play.
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Reflections on a week of negotiations on a legally binding treaty on business & human rights
Last week, states and civil society organisations (CSOs) gathered in Geneva for the 9th session of negotiations dedicated to elaborating a legally binding instrument (LBI) on business and human rights. Elodie Aba and Michael Clements reflect on the discussions and look forward to the next steps.
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Reclaiming states’ economic sovereignty: the crux of the new treaty on business and human rights
Olivier De Schutter, UN Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights outlines the urgent need for a global, legally binding instrument to tackle the unprecedented concentration of economic power in the hands of a small number of large corporate groups, the so-called “lead companies” controlling global supply chains, which is undermining the economic sovereignty of all nations.
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