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Weekly Update 26 August | Ukrainians sue Ubiquiti over equipment used in Russian attacks against civilians
Kenya: Activists protesting proposed nuclear plant face terrorism investigation | Dominican Republic: Forced labour persists on sugar cane plantations that export to the USA, says Corporate Accountability Lab | New Zealand: Government passes law blocking civil suits to hold companies liable for greenhouse gas emissions | UK: Apple challenges government order to access users’ end-to-end encrypted data | and much more...
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Weekly Update 19 August | “World first” deal sets minimum pay rules for Australia’s food delivery workers
Zambia: One year after Sino-Metals spill, communities remain affected by contamination | Brazil: Discord halts livestreams after watchdog finds failures to protect children | India: Child workers reportedly rescued from electrical components supplier linked to leading consumer brands | EU: FIDH and others criticise framing of CSDDD guidelines consultation for prioritising “cost effectiveness” over human rights | and much more...
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Weekly Update 12 August | India: Meta smart glasses and surveillance tech allegedly used in protest crackdown
Sudan: Foreign-made drone reportedly deployed by RSF amid alleged war crimes and attacks on civilians | USA: Meta fined USD567m over failure to protect children from harmful content and exploitation | Malaysia: Lynas rare earths supply deal with the Pentagon faces parliamentary scrutiny over potential links to military use in OPT | Greece: Parliament passes anti-SLAPP law protecting journalists from abusive lawsuits | and much more...
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Weekly Update 5 August | adidas, Gap, Levi's, Lacoste allegedly linked to forced labour in Brazil
Ultra-processed food firms sue governments to undermine health policies, says WHO | South Africa: Communities oppose Vendicom Minerals mine over threats to land and livelihoods | USA: Johnson & Johnson offers USD5.5b settlement over alleged cancer risks from talc powder | Indonesia: Report documents criminalisation of Indigenous community leaders protesting mining, palm oil and logging projects | EU: Extreme heat puts outdoor workers at risk as employers urged to strengthen protections | and much more...
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Weekly Update 29 July | DRC: Big Tech linked to alleged conflict mineral risks in supply chains
UAE: Rights group urges corporate action over alleged wage theft and labour rights abuses following mass deportations of Shia Muslim workers | Brazil: Federal Police investigate Mineração Taboca over alleged pollution of Indigenous land in the Amazon | Pakistan: Wage violations widespread at garment factories supplying major brands as audits fail to engage with workers, report finds | EU: Meta accused of allowing accounts linked to EU-sanctioned actors to generate revenue through platform | and much more...
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Weekly Update 22 July | EU Commission withheld environmental information on transition mineral projects, finds watchdog
Sudan: EU bans gold trade linked to conflict financing amid ongoing civil war | USA: Meta workers allege that AI layoffs targeted employees on protected leave or disability accommodations | Japan: Report alleges that electric car makers failed to address human rights risks in nickel supply chains | EU: European Commission takes action against member states for failing to implement Anti-SLAPP Directive on time | and much more...
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Weekly Update 15 July | China: workers from Myanmar face detention and deportation amid abuse allegations
More than 100 groups urge UN member states to strengthen rights-based minerals governance | South Africa: Companies allegedly "exploiting anti-migrant climate" to arbitrarily dismiss migrant workers | Brazil: BP subsidiary accused of environmental damage and Indigenous rights violations | South Korea: Court recognises platform delivery rider as worker entitled to labour protections | UK: 30 people join claim against LBMA over “clean gold” certification amid new allegations of killings and torture at North Mara mine
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Weekly Update 8 July | Nitro-Chem faces criminal complaint over explosives supplied to Israel
Kenya: Activists sue to halt new luxury tourism projects by Marriott International in the Maasai Mara | USA: Uber board sued by shareholders over alleged failure to address sexual assault and harassment by drivers | Singapore: Companies linked to Myanmar military continue operations amid allegations of human rights abuses | EU: Pegasus spyware allegedly used against member of European Parliament | and much more...
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