Local Liberian communities suffer from the expansion of Sime Darby’s palm oil plantation in Liberia, which swallows up their farms and farmlands. Most of the men and women in the affected villages are now out of work, with very few●●●
Uncertain Futures – The impacts of Sime Darby on communities in Liberia
Silas Kpanan’Ayoung Siakor, WRM and SDI
CIVIL SOCIETY TO LAUNCH ITS OWN INDEPENDENT INQUIRY INTO THE MARIKANA MASSACRE
Justice Now for the Marikana Strikers and Communities - ad hoc support group
On Wednesday 22 August, civil society organisations – faith-based, non-governmental and community-based organisations, social movements and trade unions – will initiate an independent civil society-led inquiry into the massacre of more than 34 mineworkers at Marikana. The launch will take place at a●●●
Exploitation. It’s not ok here. It’s not ok anywhere.
War on Want
As Adidas take centre stage as the official sportswear partner of London 2012, the harsh reality of life for the workers who make their clothes is being exposed. Workers making Adidas clothes around the world are paid poverty wages, have●●●
👵👩 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...
📽️ A voir - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEniQgRKEXc
#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
