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5 Aug 2020

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    Weekly Update 20 March | EU: Supply Chain Directive endorsed by Member States

    20 Mar 2024

    Russia: Nepali & Indian workers recruited for jobs via YouTube allegedly forced to fight in Russian army | Global: Major labels Fashion Nova, Missguided, SKIMS & Temu fail to disclose on accountability metrics | S. Africa: Patients with cystic fibrosis sue pharma company Vertex over alleged patent abuse & violation of patients' human rights | Brazil: Amazon, Disney & Starbucks allegedly buy ore from company investigated for illegal activities on Indigenous Land | Malaysia: Construction co. Beaks allegedly holds Bangladeshi migrant workers ‘hostage’ without work or pay | Belgium: Farmer sues TotalEnergies over its alleged responsibility for climate change

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    Corporate Legal Accountability Quarterly Update - Issue 48, March 2024: Latin America and the Caribbean: New standards on the horizon to protect human rights defenders fighting harmful business practices

    19 Mar 2024

    From fighting deforestation and illegal mining in the Amazon to raising concerns about the impacts of megaprojects and the climate crisis, Indigenous peoples, community leaders, environmental defenders, peasants and workers play a pivotal role in protecting their rights, territories, natural resources and the environment across Latin America and the Caribbean. All this, while experiencing a frequently hostile environment, and where challenging corporate power might prove extremely dangerous or even deadly. Despite these hazardous circumstances, the Inter-American Human Rights system is demonstrating real leadership in key areas of law and policy to protect human rights defenders.

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    Weekly Update 13 March | UK: Visa policies allegedly contributing to migrant worker exploitation risks

    13 Mar 2024

    Israel/OPT: GoFundMe faces criticism for alleged 'heavy-handed' moderation & 'inconsistent policies' delaying Gaza relief funds | US: 5 major tech companies found not liable by US Appeals Court over alleged support of child labour in DRC cobalt mines | Nigeria: Female miners report unsafe working conditions & sexual violence at Nasarawa mine sites | Brazil: IKEA's former supplier charged and fined for environmental damage | Cambodia: Labour rights groups accuse footwear company Wing Star Shoe of worker suppression after union leader's arrest | EU: Platform work directive, forced labour import ban & AI Act adopted, while due diligence legislation remains in flux | Bahrain: Govt. to collect indemnity for migrants from employers amid co. failure to settle workers' dues

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    Weekly Update 06 March | USA: Sandvine faces trade restrictions for enabling digital repression in Egypt

    6 Mar 2024

    Global: Paris Court of Appeal hears cases against TotalEnergies, Suez & EDF under the Duty of Vigilance law | USA: After prolonged union disputes Starbucks makes collective bargaining commitment | China: North Korean workers in seafood plants supplying US market subject to forced labour | Serbia: Villagers block Zijin Mining's operations, citing years of pollution | Saudi Arabia: Gaps in wage repayment system revealed as migrant workers at liquidated companies await owed dues

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    Weekly Update 28 February | EU: Deadline looms as states fail to endorse CSDDD despite overwhelming support

    28 Feb 2024

    Saudi Arabia: Amazon pays USD1.9m to 700+ subcontracted migrant workers subject to abusive conditions| Israel/OPT: Human rights concerns raised as banks underwrite USD635m bond issuance for firm linked to illegal West Bank settlements | Kenya: Del Monte accused of bribing witnesses to cover up alleged killing of locals by company guards | USA: Chicago sues major oil companies & lobbying group over climate 'deception' | Malaysia: 93 Bangladeshi workers promised jobs by Ricoler Construction left without work or accommodation| France: Prosecutors recommend Lafarge face trial for terrorism financing in Syria

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    Weekly Update 14 February | Philippines: Apex Mining Co. under scrutiny following deadly landslide

    14 Feb 2024

    Major stock exchanges in China announce new mandatory sustainability reporting requirements for listed companies | Hundreds of mining-affected communities gather in South Africa to demand consultation rights & a share of mining operation benefits | US class action lawsuit accuses Mondelez of child labour & deforestation in Côte d'Ivoire contrary to sustainability claims | Australian Govt. passes law decriminalising undocumented workers & ensuring workplace protections regardless of immigration status | UN Human Rights Commissioner, companies & over 300 experts urge EU member states to approve due diligence legislation | Yemen: CSOs call on shipping companies in Red Sea to respond to conflict & security threats affecting seafarers

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    Weekly Update 7 February: Israel/OPT: Itochu ends collaboration with Israeli arms firm over ICJ ruling

    7 Feb 2024

    Global carmakers incl. BYD, General Motors, Tesla, Toyota & Volkswagen may be using aluminium made by Uyghur forced labour in China | Kenyan Govt. orders 29 polluting companies to clean up Nairobi River | Experts warn large US companies increasingly use lawsuits to prevent unionisation | Social media platforms YouTube and Koo allegedly facilitate misogynistic hate speech in India | Migrant agricultural workers face wage theft, fee-charging & poor treatment in UK | Access Now exposes the hacking of Jordanian journalists, lawyers & activists using NSO Group's Pegasus software

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    Weekly Update 31 January: Myanmar: Fashion brands complicit in abuse 3yrs after military coup

    31 Jan 2024

    Egypt: brokers & tourism companies reportedly extorting Palestinians trying to flee Gaza through Rafah border | UN Secretary General warns Big Tech companies are recklessly pursuing AI profits without effective risk strategy | Congo: Wildlife charity African Parks investigating allegations regarding rape & torture of Indigenous people by National Park guards | Brazil: Adidas footwear allegedly linked to deforestation & modern slavery | Thailand: Myanmar workers exploited at VK Garments allegedly yet to receive adequate compensation | Netherlands: CSO to initiate legal proceedings against ING Bank over breach of 'duty of care' in climate policy

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    Weekly Update 24 January: USA: Supermarkets linked to child labour following audit failures

    24 Jan 2024

    Gaza faces its tenth internet blackout since October | Oil giant ExxonMobil sues climate activist investors in effort to block vote on climate petition at annual investor meeting | 30 people who protested the extension to First Quantum Minerals' concession in Panama face terrorism charges | Former executives of South Korean firms that produced fatal humidifier disinfectant sentenced to prison | UK Housing minister says Irish insulation firm Kingspan has evaded responsibilities over Grenfell tragedy | Norwegian FA head criticises over FIFA failure to publish human rights & remedy report following migrant rights abuses at 2022 World Cup

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