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briefing Berry industry blues: Labour rights in Mexico's supply chains
Mexico's multi-million-dollar berry export industry is powered by the labour of agricultural migrant workers. We interviewed workers and reached out to key companies in the sector to find out about their human rights due diligence processes: the results revealed widespread failure to address discrimination, precarious working arrangements, and dangerous working and living conditions in opaque supply chains.
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briefing 2022 KnowTheChain ICT Benchmark
KnowTheChain assessed the world's 60 largest ICT companies & found widespread failure to tackle forced labour in supply chains due to insufficient due diligence processes. The median score was just 14/100 & the sector performed poorest on responsible purchasing practices & worker voice.
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briefing Damaging data: Corporate due diligence and reproductive rights
Since the overturn of Roe v. Wade, experts have warned that data collected by technology and financial firms could be used in investigations and court cases to enforce anti-abortion laws, posing a clear and significant risk to people's right to privacy, as well as other fundamental rights and freedoms. We analyzed responses from 14 technology and finance companies on the steps they are taking to assess and mitigate these risks.
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briefing State of play: Migrant workers' rights in Qatar at World Cup kick off
The FIFA World Cup 2022 kicks off on 20 November in Doha. Ahead of the tournament, we break down what labour abuse looks like for the millions of migrant workers employed by the private sector in Qatar.
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briefing Australia: Modern Slavery Act fails to drive 'race to the top' as new report tracks compliance failures
New report from civil society & academia coalition shows companies continue to fail to comply with the Australian Modern Slavery Act and take action on modern slavery
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briefing Protector not prisoner: Exploring the rights violations & criminalization of Indigenous Peoples in climate actions
This briefing, co-published with Indigenous Peoples Rights International, explores how climate actions which do not center human rights have been harmful to Indigenous peoples, as well as the scale of attacks Indigenous defenders face when protecting their lands, territories, natural resources, and communities from such projects. It provides examples of Indigenous resistance to harmful climate actions in Kenya, the Philippines, Russia, Peru, Nepal, Indonesia, and Norway, as well as related legal decisions upholding the rights of Indigenous communities.
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briefing Business and human rights defenders in Southeast Asia
Human rights defenders across the globe are protecting our rights, natural resources and shared planet. Their work highlighting risks in company operations and supply chains and advocating for responsible business practices is vital to support a just transition to green economies and a more sustainable future for all. Despite this critical work, HRDs in Southeast Asia often experience high levels of risk and strong backlash. We explore the risks and challenges faced by HRDs raising concerns about business operations in Southeast Asia.
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briefing Investing in renewable energy to power a just transition: a practical guide for investors
Renewable energy presents a singular investment opportunity, but human rights—especially the rights of human rights defenders, Indigenous Peoples and communities, must be front-of-mind for the burgeoning industry. This guide helps investors make better decisions for a fast and fair transition.
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briefing Unpicked: Fashion & Freedom of Association
We interviewed 24 trade union leaders and surveyed 124 union activists and labour advocates in Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia and Sri Lanka on freedom of association during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nearly two thirds (61%) said the situation for freedom of association and collective bargaining has “got worse” since the pandemic.
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briefing Scrutinising migration surveillance: Human rights responsibilities of tech companies operating in MENA
Digital surveillance tools are increasingly linked to allegations of human rights abuse in the context of border management and migration in the Middle East and North Africa. We analysed allegations and asked 24 tech companies which have allegedly produced or provided surveillance technologies to governments in the MENA region to respond to questions about their corporate transparency and human rights due diligence processes.
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