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Surveillance technology companies complicit in human rights abuses in MENA region
Surveillance industry secrecy puts migrants, asylum seekers and refugees at risk due to lack of regulation over these technologies.
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New digital hub spotlights human rights and environmental abuses linked to UK companies
A new digital hub for information on human rights abuses linked to UK companies demonstrates the harm being caused to people and the planet by UK business operations.
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Just four of 19 FIFA & World Cup sponsors engaging on risks to migrant workers
With just under 100 days until the FIFA Qatar World Cup 2022 kicks off in Doha, most tournament sponsors remain tight-lipped on their human rights policies and processes to protect migrant workers.
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100 days to kick-off: Paper pledges on labour rights reform in Qatar need actioning
With just over 100 days until the FIFA Qatar World Cup 2022 kicks off in Doha, life remains bleak for migrant workers integral to the tournament’s success.
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Fashion brands fail to protect workers under Myanmar’s military coup
Garment workers have risked their lives to report labour violations in the country, facing violent attacks, arrest, torture, killings – or being forced into hiding.
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Exploitative recruitment remains risk for migrant workers ahead of Qatar World Cup
Qatar hospitality sector must use this opportunity to address abusive recruitment practices for migrant workers – who are likely to face consequences long after the World Cup has ended.
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press release Renewable energy transition in Africa risks being derailed by human rights failures
As the energy transition gathers pace in Africa, new research from the Business and Human Rights Resource Centre (BHRRC) highlights the opportunities for businesses, states and local communities of embracing green energy – and the significant risks of getting it wrong.
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Widespread failure by companies in Russia & Ukraine to address human rights risks
New research reveals far-reaching human rights risks for workers & communities due to insufficient due diligence by business in conflict-affected areas.
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Six months to kick-off: Qatar’s labour rights improvements aren’t what they seem
With just six months until the FIFA Qatar World Cup 2022 kicks off in Doha, workers’ rights are still far from being effectively protected under Qatar’s labour rights improvements.
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Mineral extraction necessary for net-zero at risk as human rights abuses slow energy transition
Over two-thirds of the allegations involve 12 well-established extractive companies, including BHP, Grupo Mexico, Codelco, Anglo American and Glencore.
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