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Artigo
17 October 2019
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"Why human rights activists should work with companies – not just fight them"

Autor: Regan Ralph, The Fund for Global Human Rights, in openDemocracy

...The rising tide of hostility to human rights, often spearheaded by authoritarian governments, has swept across the globe in recent years, with devastating consequences on rights and freedoms, and the people who defend them. The international...

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História
15 October 2019
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Kimberley Process Civil Society Coalition's report raises serious allegation of human rights abuse; incl. co non-response

A report recently published by the Kimberley Process Civil Society Coalition alleges that up to today brutal human rights abuses, including killings, torture and sexual violence, continue to occur in certain diamond mining areas on the African...

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Artigo
4 September 2019
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Lesotho: Women's rights alliance group pressures Taiwanese factory into pact to end gender-based sexual harassment & violence at its plants

Autor: Mark Gruenberg, Peoplesworld (USA)

‘Groups force Lesotho clothing factories owner to end gender-based violence’ 3 September 2019...

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Artigo
4 September 2019
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So. Africa: Gold mining companies issue notice on compensation of miners exposed to dangerous dust since 1965

Autor: Pindula News, (Zimbabwe)

‘SA Gold Mines Announce Compensation For Mineworkers Employed From 1965 Onward’ 1 September 2019...

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Artigo
4 September 2019
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Southern Africa: SADC region losing billions in trade-related illicit outflows & external government debt payments every year

Autor: Action for Southern Africa

‘The Money Drain: How Trade Misinvoicing and Unjust Debt Undermine Economic and Social Rights in Southern Africa’ September 2019...

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História
16 August 2019
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Lesotho: Unions & women’s groups sign binding agreements with Levi's, Wrangler, Children's Place & others to combat gender-based violence in factories

Labor unions and women’s rights advocates have entered into landmark agreements with Levi Strauss, The Children’s Place, Kontoor Brands (known for Wrangler and Lee jeans), and apparel supplier Nien Hsing Textile to combat gender-based violence and...

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Artigo
15 August 2019
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Lesotho: Brands, trade unions and women's rights organisations sign binding agreement to tackle gender-based violence

Autor: Solidarity Center

"Pact Combats Gender Violence in Lesotho Factories", 15 August 2019...

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Artigo
13 May 2019
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Diamond Producers Association's report says its members positively impact local communities & working to minimize negative environmental impacts

Autor: Cision PR Newswire, Diamond Producers Association (UK)

‘First-Ever Comprehensive Report on the Reality of Modern Diamond Mining Reveals its Impact on Local Communities, Challenges Stereotypes and Identifies Areas for Further Improvement’ 2 May 2019...

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Artigo
17 December 2018
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Enforcement of colonial & apartheid-era laws limits press freedom & endangers human rights defenders in Southern Africa

Autor: Jonathan Rozen, Quartz Africa

"Colonial and Apartheid-era laws still govern press freedom in southern Africa", 7 December 2018....

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Artigo
4 March 2018
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Lesotho: Mining company clashes with villagers over compensation for displacement and loss of livelihoods; company says committed to amicable solution

Autor: Bereng Mpaki, Lesotho Times (Lesotho)

"Mine clashes with Thaba Tseka host community", 9 Feb 2018...

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