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Fashion brands fail to protect workers under Myanmar’s military coup
Garment workers have risked their lives to report labour violations in the country, facing violent attacks, arrest, torture, killings – or being forced into hiding.
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Exploitative recruitment remains risk for migrant workers ahead of Qatar World Cup
Qatar hospitality sector must use this opportunity to address abusive recruitment practices for migrant workers – who are likely to face consequences long after the World Cup has ended.
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press release Renewable energy transition in Africa risks being derailed by human rights failures
As the energy transition gathers pace in Africa, new research from the Business and Human Rights Resource Centre (BHRRC) highlights the opportunities for businesses, states and local communities of embracing green energy – and the significant risks of getting it wrong.
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Widespread failure by companies in Russia & Ukraine to address human rights risks
New research reveals far-reaching human rights risks for workers & communities due to insufficient due diligence by business in conflict-affected areas.
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Six months to kick-off: Qatar’s labour rights improvements aren’t what they seem
With just six months until the FIFA Qatar World Cup 2022 kicks off in Doha, workers’ rights are still far from being effectively protected under Qatar’s labour rights improvements.
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Mineral extraction necessary for net-zero at risk as human rights abuses slow energy transition
Over two-thirds of the allegations involve 12 well-established extractive companies, including BHP, Grupo Mexico, Codelco, Anglo American and Glencore.
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Fashion brands’ pandemic response heightened risk of gender-based violence in India’s garment industry
First-hand testimony from women workers informs new report on gender-based violence & harassment in India’s apparel factories.
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Human rights defenders under sustained attack in fight to protect our planet, new data reveals
Activists driving a just transition to green economies face judicial harassment, smear campaigns, physical violence and killings.
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What did it take to build the Qatar World Cup stadiums?
As the football community eagerly tunes in to the FIFA 2022 Qatar World Cup draw, what should they know about the human cost of the stadiums where matches will be played?
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Surveillance technology investors face significant risks if human rights are ignored
Controversies surrounding NSO Group's Pegasus spyware and the inherent bias of facial recognition systems highlight the need for immediate and improved due diligence for these emerging technologies.
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