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The Human Ramifications of Trading Water Futures

March 17, 2021 Raquel Armendariz

The introduction of water onto the futures market has led to concerns over possible financial manipulation of a vital resource.

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In Business and Human Rights, Community Contributions Tags right to water, United States, commodification

A Plea Falling On Deaf Ears: Farmers Protest Against An Adamant Government

March 9, 2021 Sartaz Billing

The plight of the Indian farmers continues, and there does not seem to be any end or resolution with the government in sight.

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In Current Affairs, Business and Human Rights, Peace and Security Tags Indian Farmers, India, Narendra Modi, agriculture

South Korea Protects Foreign Fishermen From Human Rights Abuses

March 4, 2021 Samuel Pitchford

South Korea sets an example to its neighbours by improving labour laws for foreign fishermen aboard its distant-water fishing fleet. China and Taiwan lag behind.

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In Current Affairs, Business and Human Rights Tags South Korea, exploitation, worker's rights, migrant workers

What You Need To Know About The Cotton Injustice In Xinjiang

March 1, 2021 Thomas Coffey

No respite yet for the Uyghur minority producing 84% of China’s cotton through forced labour, despite strong sanctions from international companies and governments

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In Community Contributions, Business and Human Rights Tags Cotton, injustice, China

Corporate Immunity And The Cargill/Nestlé Saga: Letting Child Slavery Enablers Off The Hook?

March 1, 2021 Diana Elena Stoica

Contested topics of extraterritoriality and corporate liability have been considered in the claims against Cargill and Nestlé for human trafficking, child slavery, and forced labour crimes.

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In International Law and Justice, Business and Human Rights, Legal Updates Tags Nestle, Cargill, Child Labour, exploitation
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The Federation Of Bosnia And Herzegovina Recognise The Victim Status Of “Invisible Children”
Jan 11, 2023
The Federation Of Bosnia And Herzegovina Recognise The Victim Status Of “Invisible Children”
Jan 11, 2023

Bosnia’s “invisible children” born as a consequence of sexual violence during the Yugoslav War have finally received legal recognition as civil victims of war.

Jan 11, 2023
How University Students Are Suffering From The International Struggle Between The US And China
Jan 11, 2023
How University Students Are Suffering From The International Struggle Between The US And China
Jan 11, 2023

Tension between China and the US has impacted on students who wish to study in American institutions, who now face suspicion and barriers to immigration. 

Jan 11, 2023
Alarming Conviction Of Minors Under Hong Kong’s National Security Law
Jan 11, 2023
Alarming Conviction Of Minors Under Hong Kong’s National Security Law
Jan 11, 2023

Hong Kong’s National Security Law puts democratic activists behind bars, these extensive powers to prosecute, detain, and imprison puts minors in danger.

Jan 11, 2023
Arab-Spring’s Unparalleled Gender-Based Crimes: A People’s Court To Bring Perpetrators To Justice
Jan 11, 2023
Arab-Spring’s Unparalleled Gender-Based Crimes: A People’s Court To Bring Perpetrators To Justice
Jan 11, 2023

Several Arab countries have witnessed major upheaval leading to protests against authoritarian regimes, known worldwide as the revolutions of the Arab Spring.

Jan 11, 2023
CJEU Rules Lithuanian Asylum Laws To Be Unlawful
Dec 18, 2022
CJEU Rules Lithuanian Asylum Laws To Be Unlawful
Dec 18, 2022

Belarus’ use of migrants as a political weapon against the EU has led to a swathe of anti-migrant laws in Lithuania. As EU courts condemn the legislation, the bloc is itself coming to blows with Lithuania.

Dec 18, 2022

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