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Media comment: Potential adverse human rights impacts triggered by new US tariffs
Without adequate safeguards, these new tariffs risk workers becoming collateral damage in a trade agenda that does little to address the root causes of forced labour.
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Concerning rise in human rights abuses linked to Chinese overseas investments in transition mineral mining
As clean energy demand accelerates, the data raises serious questions about corporate accountability in the energy transition.
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Human rights abuses linked to transition mineral mining surge by 73% in just one year - seven in ten implicated mines tied to listed companies
In the only research of its kind, findings from the 2026 Transition Minerals Tracker revealed direct implications for renewable energy companies relying on these minerals and their investors.
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Media comment: UK social media ban for under 16s is not just about child safety
The Business and Human Rights Centre responds to the announcement that access to social media will be banned in the UK for users under 16.
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People raising concerns against businesses face highest rate of attacks in five years – including 53 deaths
Companies and investors warned of salient risks as almost 800 people attacked while speaking out about corporate conduct.
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Apparel brands’ responses to the 2025 US tariffs led to significant human rights risks for workers
According to new research published by the Business and Human Rights Centre, brands rapidly adjusted sourcing locations, pricing and order volumes across global garment supply chains – pushing financial pressure down supply chains and resulting in significant human rights consequences for workers.
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New data reveals almost 600 companies linked to severe migrant worker abuse
Corporate impunity on the rise as companies – including Adidas, Levi Strauss, LVMH, Meta and VF Corporation – linked to violations and retaliation.
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Media comment: Fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Ahead of the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Business and Human Rights Centre warns Western states and businesses about the costs of failing to take decisive steps to sever business ties with Russia.
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Agri-food companies’ business practices exacerbate vulnerability of millions of workers
Investigation finds widespread indicators of forced labour among Brazil coffee workers as companies fail to demonstrate basic labour protections for those powering global supply chains.
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We are now the Business and Human Rights Centre
We’re excited to unveil our new name, as well as a refresh of our brand and visual identity.
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