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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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Human rights risks in South Africa ignored as race to reach net-zero intensifies
New analysis suggests banks linked to the mining of transition minerals in South Africa are failing their human rights responsibilities.
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Human rights risks in South Africa ignored as race to reach net-zero intensifies
New analysis suggests banks linked to the mining of transition minerals in South Africa are failing their human rights responsibilities.
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Unique opportunity to improve human rights standards in South Korean businesses
Ahead of the 4th National Action Plan on Human Rights, new analysis finds South Korean companies are failing to meet human rights responsibilities.
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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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