abusesaffiliationarrow-downarrow-leftarrow-rightarrow-upattack-typeburgerchevron-downchevron-leftchevron-rightchevron-upClock iconclosedeletedevelopment-povertydiscriminationdollardownloademailenvironmentexternal-linkfacebookfiltergenderglobegroupshealthC4067174-3DD9-4B9E-AD64-284FDAAE6338@1xinformation-outlineinformationinstagraminvestment-trade-globalisationissueslabourlanguagesShapeCombined Shapeline, chart, up, arrow, graphLinkedInlocationmap-pinminusnewsorganisationotheroverviewpluspreviewArtboard 185profilerefreshIconnewssearchsecurityPathStock downStock steadyStock uptagticktooltiptwitteruniversalityweb

5 Aug 2020

Updates from BHRRC

Our regular email updates bring you the top stories and breaking news about business and human rights, highlighting positive initiatives and drawing attention to alleged abuses.

Find recent updates below, explore the archive and subscribe.

Subscribe

Sign up to receive our weekly updates in English, French and Spanish, and regular updates on Chinese investment overseas, corporate legal accountability and more.

Filter data:

-

270 results

  • update

    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

    Read more
  • update
  • update

    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

    Read more
  • update

    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

    Read more
  • update

    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

    Read more
  • update

    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

    Read more
  • update

    Weekly Update 17 January: USA: Starbucks sued for alleged links to human rights violations

    17 Jan 2024

    Online neobanks Wise and Payoneer allegedly freezing Palestinian accounts without explanation | Shareholder coalition to challenge Shell over climate resolution | Report finds major human rights violations at Del Monte pineapple farm in Kenya | Report calls for charges against ‘Santa Marta 5’ to be dropped | Workers in China face sudden layoffs, closures & salary cuts ahead of Lunar New Year | Fujitsu admits it has has 'moral obligation' to compensate victims of the UK Post Office scandal | Norway passes controversial bill to back deep-sea mining following efforts of pro-mining lobby

    Read more
  • update

    Weekly Update: 10 January: Indonesia: HRDs acquitted of defamation re: mining and gov't minister

    10 Jan 2024

    Substack faces pushback from users after saying it will not remove or demonetise Nazi content | European development banks reportedly facilitated illegal oil palm plantation expansion and land grabbing in DRC | Food processor The Exclusive Poultry employed children to operate dangerous machinery and withheld wages, says US Labor agency | Report reveals use of NSO Group's Pegasus spyware to target journalists in India | CSOs urge ArcelorMittal to provide full compensations to victims of accidents before terminating activities in Kazakhstan | Report finds rights of garment workers impacted by earthquake in Turkey were 'disregarded' by brands & factories

    Read more
  • update

    Weekly Update 3 January: Germany: 1 year of Supply Chain Act brings positive impacts

    3 Jan 2024

    Meta accused of censoring Palestinian content | Del Monte sued for alleged human rights abuses including killings, beatings & water pollution | Videogame maker pays $50 mil to settle gender-based discrimination lawsuit | Migrant workers in Qatar face ‘regular’ abuse | Pharma Firm Servier fined $470 million for concealing health risks of weight loss pill | Norway’s KLP fund divests from 11 companies in the Gulf over human rights and climate concerns

    Read more
  • update

    Weekly Update 20 December: EU policymakers reach landmark CSDDD deal

    20 Dec 2023

    Trade unions take action for migrant workers’ rights | Barrick Gold accused of forced evictions & human rights abuses at Tanzania gold mine | Inter-American Court of Human Rights has rules against the Guatemalan gov’t | Human rights defenders attacked & arrested after protesting corporate mining in Maharashtra, India | Tesla under pressure as unions strike to demand collective bargaining rights | 470 textile workers strike outside Turkish factory demanding right to form own union

    Read more