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Author: Bianca Nogrady, UP' Magazine
« Cobalt : Le coût humain et environnemental de l'or bleu de nos transitions énergétiques », 18 mai 2020....
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USA: Government argues that domestic corporations should not be liable for human rights violations under Alien Torts Statute
Author: William S. Dodge, Just Security
"Trump Administration Reverses Position on Corporate Liability Under Alien Tort Statute," 1 June 2020...
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ITUC: Global COVID-19 surveys track impact of pandemic on workers around the world
The International Trade Union Congress (ITUC) has conducted regular global surveys to assess the evolving impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on workers around the world. The surveys ask questions aimed at monitoring government responses, reviewing econom...
SEDEX releases report on the impacts of COVID-19 on international supply chains, finding garment and construction industries to be worst hit by economic fall-out
Author: SEDEX
“Sedex Insights Report. COVID-19 Impacts on Businesses”, 29 May 2020...
- Related in-depth areas: COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Outbreak: Supply chain workers
Author: Repórter Brasil
“Trabalho escravo, despejos e máscaras a R$ 0,10: pandemia agrava exploração de migrantes bolivianos em SP”, 01 de junho de 2020...
- Related in-depth areas: Surto de COVID-19 (Coronavírus) Surto de COVID-19 (Coronavírus): Trabalhadores migrantes
Australia: Govt. announces appointments to Modern Slavery Expert Advisory Group; unions, civil society and academics express concern
The Australian Government has announced the appointment of ten experts to its new Modern Slavery Expert Advisory Group, following a call for public nomination....
Bangladesh: RMG Sustainability Council takes over work of Bangladesh Accord to monitor garment factory workplace safety
On 1 June 2020, the RMG Sustainability Council (RSC) took over the work of the Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh after the Accord ceased operations on 31 May. ...
Author: Henry Sanderson, Congo Virtuel
« RDC : Le principal producteur chinois de cobalt cesse d’acheter auprès des mineurs du Congo » 29 mai 2020...
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USA allows gold from the DRC imported by the Chambers Federation after evaluation that mining sites do not use forced labour
Author: U.S. Customs and Border Protection
"CBP Modifies Withhold Release Order on Gold Imports from the Democratic Republic of the Congo", 28 May 2020....
- Related in-depth areas: Extractives Latest news on natural resources Natural Resources
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