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Venture capital firms funding generative artificial intelligence ignoring duty to protect human rights
Surveys with the 10 largest venture capital funds and two largest start-up accelerators investing in Generative AI companies revealed hardly any were taking steps to safeguard human rights.
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Fashion brands failing to protect workers under Myanmar’s military coup
New data reveals risk to garment workers in Myanmar is worsening.
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Renewable energy sector not ready to deliver a fair energy transition, new report finds
BHRRC’s 2023 Renewable Energy & Human Rights Benchmark reveals insufficient action by renewable energy companies to build public trust and respect Indigenous Peoples’ rights, land rights and tackle forced labour.
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People fighting corporate injustice in Latin America & Caribbean face sustained attacks, new analysis reveals
The majority of attacks were against those protecting their land rights and right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment.
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Food and beverage companies failing to protect workers from forced labour risks
New analysis has revealed the world’s 60 largest food and beverage companies have an average score of just 16/100 when it comes to tackling forced labour risks in their supply chains.
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Africa facing human rights challenges in its mineral extraction and renewable energy installation
A new report reveals Africa is facing serious human rights challenges in its mineral extraction and renewable energy installation. Published by the Business & Human Rights Resource Centre, the report looks at how local communities are bearing the brunt of this, with land rights being ignored, the erosion of Indigenous rights and attacks on human rights defenders raising the alarm about harmful business practices.
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Labour exploitation of migrant workers rampant during Qatar World Cup, new testimonies reveal
Nearly 80 workers speak out on their suffering, renewing calls for remedy
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Companies leading the transition to renewable energy are failing in human rights responsibilities
Over 500 allegations of human rights abuse have been linked to the extraction of key minerals needed to reach net-zero.
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Manufacturing of electric vehicle batteries riddled by human rights violations
Panasonic, Tesla and Toyota’s electric vehicle batteries linked to abuses.
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