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New research shows companies support stronger modern slavery laws in Australia
New research reveals the results of a detailed survey of nearly 90 business groups on the impact of Australia’s Modern Slavery Act.
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Human rights abuses linked to transition mining companies in Andean region
New research highlights the human rights challenges posed by the extraction of transition minerals in South America’s Andean region.
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Governments and tech investors under pressure to act on unlawful and arbitrary use of spyware
Ahead of major summit for world leaders, civil society urges governments to ban sales of spyware until human rights abuses are prevented.
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Hundreds of companies operating in Russia bolstering war efforts without examining risks
New research reveals a woeful deficit among companies which remain in Russia of their human rights responsibilities during wartime.
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Post-Brexit UK trade agreements fail to protect human rights
BHRRC analysed how UK trade agreements – including those currently under negotiation – measure up on human rights.
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Fashion brands failing to protect workers from labour abuse in Myanmar
New data shows workers’ rights have been brutally repressed in the country – with little to no action from the brands they make clothes for.
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Global ICT hardware companies fail to address forced labor risks, new report finds
Tech sector is way behind the curve as stronger regulations in many jurisdictions increase scrutiny and insist vulnerable workers are protected.
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Qatar World Cup 2022 marred by migrant worker abuse
The Qatar World Cup 2022 ended on International Migrants Day after a tournament marred by abuse of migrant workers, says Business & Human Rights Resource Centre.
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Post Roe v Wade overturn, tech and finance companies putting users at risk from lack of corporate due diligence
Amid the rollback of reproductive rights in the United States, a new report warns companies are unaware of how the user data they collect and store could lead to the criminalization of those seeking, providing or facilitating abortions.
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