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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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Global brands failing to uphold promises of migrant worker protection
Migrant workers across the globe are facing ongoing human rights abuses, with fresh analysis from KnowTheChain exposing brands for doing little to convert their policy promises into action.
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A year of battling COVID-19: Pandemic exacerbated an already grim reality for migrant workers in the Gulf
Intimidation, wage theft and health and safety breaches are among the abuses inflicted upon vulnerable migrant workers in Gulf states. A stark rise in allegations since the start of the pandemic has underscored their vulnerability in a region with an unquenchable desire for cheap migrant labour. As the economy opens up, companies relying on returning migrant workers must take steps to end endemic abuse.
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press release Tuna companies fail to tackle modern slavery in Pacific
The canned tuna industry is rife with allegations of modern slavery in its Pacific supply chains, with little protection for workers from forced labour.
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press release Fashion brands bring US$10bn in pandemic profits as thousands of their garment workers face wage theft
A year into the pandemic, fashion industry profits are booming again while almost three quarters of garment workers face hunger.
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press release Attacks and risk to business and human rights defenders worsened in 2020
An increase in attacks against human rights defenders during 2020 demands a legal solution, said the Business & Human Rights Resource Centre as it released its annual briefing In the line of fire.
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