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EV, Phone Makers Warned on Forced Labor in Cobalt Supply Chain
Cobalt used in batteries is mined in DRC, processed in China US lawmakers caution American businesses on risks A bipartisan congressional …
Experts link foster care failures to child sex trafficking
ATLANTA – Georgia youths in the custody of the state’s foster care system are disproportionately likely to become victims of …
Prisoners Sue Alabama, Calling Prison Labor System a ‘Form of Slavery’
A group of current and former prisoners sued Alabama on Tuesday, saying that the state’s system of prison labor is …
Human trafficking, sexual abuse and exploitation: the ‘loss and damage’ from climate change a fund will not compensate
Violence against women and children, including sexual abuse and exploitation, remains a taboo subject in the policy debates attended by …
New worker driven scheme takes aim at modern slavery at sea
The U.K. has launched a two-year program to be run by labor rights groups in partnership with the Seafood Ethics …
Big brands implicated in forced labor finds report
Leading fashion brands, including Barbour and PVH (Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger owner), have pledged over $400,000 to compensate garment …
“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
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?
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
Applies to EU and non-EU companies with a turnover over 150 million euro and smaller companies in sectors such as …