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“100% ethical” sourcing commitment by Starbucks focus of new lawsuit
January 15, 2024

“100% ethical” sourcing commitment by Starbucks focus of new lawsuit

NBC reports that a consumer advocacy group filed a lawsuit this week challenging global coffee chain Starbucks’ claims of ethical sourcing …

Child marriage: Washington takes a stand
January 15, 2024

Child marriage: Washington takes a stand

Lawmakers in the U.S. state of Washington have unanimously passed House Bill 1455, a proposal to ban child marriage on …

What is fast fashion and why is it so controversial?
January 15, 2024

What is fast fashion and why is it so controversial?

Why is fast fashion so popular? To keep up with the ever-changing trends propagated by runway shows, influencers and frenetic …

Corporate due diligence rules agreed to safeguard human rights and environment
January 12, 2024

Corporate due diligence rules agreed to safeguard human rights and environment

Applies to EU and non-EU companies with a turnover over 150 million euro and smaller companies in sectors such as …

They’re Paid Billions to Root Out Child Labor in the U.S. Why Do They Fail? Private auditors have failed to detect migrant children working for U.S.
January 12, 2024

They’re Paid Billions to Root Out Child Labor in the U.S. Why Do They Fail? Private auditors have failed to detect migrant children working for U.S.

One morning in 2019, an auditor arrived at a meatpacking plant in rural Minnesota. He was there on behalf of …

Children in migration: fundamental rights at European borders
January 12, 2024

Children in migration: fundamental rights at European borders

Who is a child? Council of Europe (CoE) and European Union (EU) law follow, in principle, the definition of “child” …

Political economy of labour exploitation and trafficking in persons in Southeast Asia
January 12, 2024

Political economy of labour exploitation and trafficking in persons in Southeast Asia

Migrant workers are among the most vulnerable populations to human trafficking in the region and elsewhere, however few are ever …

Hundreds of women and children trafficked to UK to shoplift
January 12, 2024

Hundreds of women and children trafficked to UK to shoplift

Hundreds of vulnerable women and children are being trafficked to the UK to shoplift for Eastern European crime groups, the …

“I Came Here with So Many Dreams”: Labor Rights Abuses & the Need for Change in Mauritius’ Apparel Factories
January 12, 2024

“I Came Here with So Many Dreams”: Labor Rights Abuses & the Need for Change in Mauritius’ Apparel Factories

Overview Download full report here Ahmed* (a pseudonym), a Bangladeshi migrant worker, regretted his decision to leave his home country …

Lax European laws lead to forced labor at sea “running wild”
January 5, 2024

Lax European laws lead to forced labor at sea “running wild”

A recent report found that European companies, led by Spain, Russia, and the UK, owned almost 23% of the commercial …