Child Labour News
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‘Child labour rampant in Bangladesh’s leather industry’A study finds Bangladesh’s leather industry employing children in hazardous work for a pittance. -
Agribusiness giants ADM, Bunge trading in ‘conflict’ palm oil, new human rights report saysFood & Agriculture
Agribusiness giants ADM, Bunge trading in ‘conflict’ palm oil, new human rights report says
A report by Global Witness has found that more than 100 Indonesian palm oil mills supplying agribusiness giants ADM and Bunge have been accused of land and human rights violations and environmental destruction.
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Forced labour in Asia comes under fresh scrutiny: Will countries and companies pay a price?Policy & Finance
Forced labour in Asia comes under fresh scrutiny: Will countries and companies pay a price?
Cambodian bricks, Malaysian rubber gloves, and fish from China and Taiwan have been added to the United States’ list of goods produced by child or forced labour. What does inclusion mean, and how is it different from US Customs import bans? -
Fears surge in demand for hand sanitiser could fuel child labourThe farming of sugarcane, used to make ethanol in alcohol-based gels, significant issues with child labour.
Child Labour Opinion
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Human exploitation and environmental harm: What is the connection?– When forced labour practices are part of supply chains, it is reasonable to ascertain that environmental degradation may be present too.
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