Waters contaminated by chemical products and heavy metals in Ecuador, the Rio de la Plata polluted by industrial and waste in Argentina, the guarani water-bearing in Paraguay contaminated by soya beans farming, melting glaciers in Bolivia, privatisation of water in●●●
MUST READ: What really Happened at Marikana
Daily Maverick
The majority of the dead in the 16 August massacre at Marikana appear to have been shot at close range or crushed by police vehicles. They were not caught in a fusillade of gunfire from police defending themselves, as the●●●
The Rise of Dignity
Latin American voices against the power of multinationals
Dominga lives in Bolivia, Gloria in Ecuador and Norquis in Venezuela. Multinationals arrived in their countries back in the nineties heralding a brighter future. At that time, these companies were associated with the promise of new jobs, greater competitiveness, the●●●
👵👩 A nos grands-mères, mères, soeurs, filles et petites-filles, cette journée est dédiée à vos combats ✊. Avec une pensée particulière pour les paysannes 👩🌾 et les travailleuses exploitées dans le monde entier...
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#femmes
As #HRC55 moves ahead following #WTOMC13AbuDhabi, let's confront the reality: transnational corporations wield immense power, often at the expense of #HumanRights
It's time to demand accountability, regulation and justice in light of their violations
