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USA: Investigation reveals forced labour & exploitative …

WEBA joint investigation by the Pulitzer Center, Quartz and Type Investigations into the consequences of a global shift for hospitals in the USA and Europe to recruit …

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Kenya: Data protection agency says health, digital credit providers …

WEBSectors from which we see a lot of concerns include the digital credit providers due to the high number of complaints we saw last year; the health sector …

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Mexico: High levels of deaths reported amongst maquiladora …

WEBOn Saturday, the health secretary of Northern Baja California announced that 432 of the 519 people who have officially died from the virus in the state were …

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Care Quality Commission: Modern slavery and human …

WEBfocus on modern slavery operating within the health and social care sector. This will publish later in 2018/19. In addition to the signs of modern slavery and human …

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DRC: Investigations reveal poor working conditions at the Kamoto …

WEBAction taken: In response to detailed questions from RAID about the KCC mine, Glencore emphasized its commitment to worker health and safety, respecting …

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Respecting Human Rights and Labor Rights: Disclosure …

WEBlabor and human rights, health and safety, environmental management and business integrity. Consumer Goods Forum In line with the Consumer Goods Forum’s …

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HUMAN RIGHTS IMPACT ASSESSMENT

WEBb. Workplace Health and Safety Workplace health and safety is an area of ongoing risk due to the nature of mining operations. However, workplace health and safety risks are …

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Azerbaijan: Report shows devastating impact of oil and gas …

WEBNew report uses unique methodology to urge Azerbaijan’s oil and gas sector to act on its international commitments, 31 January 2022. Crude Accountability’s new …

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Philippines: Leading electronics firms fall short in protecting …

WEBIn interviews conducted by Swedwatch for the earlier report, they described how they have suffered severe effects on their health, including cancer and …

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UAE: New decree aims to "enhance safety" requirements of …

WEBIndustrial establishments and companies with 100 or more employees need to hire a health and safety officer to ensure laborers are protected from various risks in …

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Zambia: Govt. scale-up of occupational health and safety …

WEBILO country director for Zambia…Martin Clemensson recently stressed the importance of promoting rights at work, encouraging decent employment opportunities, …

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Workers at risk: Labour rights in Jordan during COVID-19

WEBLack of occupational Health & Safety measures was the most common issue, reported in five cases affecting nearly 2,500 workers. Non-payment of wages was …

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Cambodia: ILO estimates about 1,500 construction workers die …

WEBCambodia has not been able to keep pace with its booming construction industry to ensure the safety and health of the sector's workforce. The ILO cited several …

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Migrant workers in global supply chains

WEBBetween December 1 2022 and November 30 2023, the Business & Human Rights Resource Centre recorded 613 human rights abuse allegations against migrant workers …

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Zambia: Human rights groups join historic case on lead poisoning

WEBHuman rights groups intervene in historic class action for lead poisoning launched by Zambian children’ 9 May 2022. Amnesty International and the Southern Africa Litigation …

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Philippines: People living with HIV face difficulty in accessing

WEB"Philippines- workers with HIV face discrimination, says HRW," 09 February 2018. Philippine workers infected by HIV suffer workplace discrimination on account of …

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Indonesia: Indigenous groups allege abuses of rights by Vale's …

WEB[Investigations by Memorial University of Newfoundland and the Indigenous Sorowako Association] reported that "there are several positive correlations between air …

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India: British Safety Council report says 48,000 die yearly due to

WEB"48,000 die due to occupational accidents yearly: Study", 20 November 2017. Nearly 48,000 workers die in the country due to occupational accidents, of which …

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Former Simcoe migrant farm worker relieved at WSIB's revamped

WEBAccess to Justice & Legal Protection , Occupational Health & Safety , Injuries Response. Response sought: No Source type: News outlet Read more Capleton …

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Pinoys safe after Houthi missile attack

WEBDMW Secretary Hans Cacdac said the 23 Filipino seamen are safe and unharmed after the latest Houthi attack. “The oil tanker, reportedly attacked by drone in …

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Cambodia: Relocated residents in Run Ta Ek areas struggle with …

WEBShe took her son to the local health center for a glucose drip, but he was so sick he was transferred to a Siem Reap hospital for three nights. Altogether, she …

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Taiwan: Indonesian workers rally in Taipei for better human rights

WEB“Indonesian migrant workers rally in Taipei for rights protection” Around 30 Indonesian migrant workers gathered outside Indonesia's representative office in Taipei …

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