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China’s overseas business operations undermined by allegations of human rights abuse
China’s aspiration to become a ‘responsible great power’ is set to be undermined by high rates of human rights abuse linked to its overseas business operations. In fresh analysis released today (11 August 2021), the Business & Human Rights Resource Centre found 679 allegations of human rights abuse recorded against Chinese companies operating abroad between 2013 and 2020.
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Concerns raised about Boohoo’s progress in addressing labour rights abuses in supply chain
Rights groups express serious concerns regarding Boohoo’s efforts to improve supply chain practices in a joint statement released on the eve of the fashion brand’s AGM.
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Corporate actors are abusing the legal system to silence activists
Powerful entities are abusing the legal system to silence human rights defenders and communities who speak out against corporate abuse to protect our rights and shared environment.
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Extractive projects breeding ground for major human rights abuses in Eastern Europe and Central Asia
Extractives projects are a major source of human rights abuses in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, according to new research published today (9 June 2021).
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Top Global Fashion Brands Fail to Safeguard Workers from Forced Labor Risks
The world’s top fashion brands have failed to safeguard workers in their supply chains, the new KnowTheChain benchmark revealed today (26 May 2021).
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press release Germany’s Dubai Expo Pavilion engages security and cleaning company linked to serious migrant worker abuse allegations
The German Pavilion has signed a framework agreement with Transguard to provide security, cleaning and laundry services during the Dubai Expo, an event set to attract 25 million visitors when it opens in October 2021. Last year Transguard was the subject of serious allegations of abuse against migrant workers during the pandemic.
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