Tag: Business and Human Rights
Trans-Pacific Partnership: A recipe for corporate dictatorship – Mun Loong Wong
The Star reported today that there is a systemic push for the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) to be signed.
Published: 11 November 2014
The Star reported today that there is a systemic push for the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) to be signed.
This is a momentous agreement and yet, there...
Mitr Phol disputants to testify
Representatives of Oddar Meanchey villagers who allegedly lost their homes in a 2008 land grab by Thai-owned sugar giant Mitr Phol are hopeful a settlement may soon be reached after they testify before Thai human rights officials today.
Tue, 11 November 2014
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Representatives of Oddar Meanchey villagers who allegedly lost...
AIPP Expresses Concern on the attempt of Datu Seri Musa Aman to discredit Partners of Community Organizations in Sabah (PACOS)
The Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact (AIPP) is deeply concerned by the statement of Datuk Seri Musa Aman, the Chief Minister of Sabah, against the Partners of Community Organizations in Sabah (PACOS).
Published: Friday, 14 November 2014
The Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact (AIPP) is deeply concerned by the statement of Datuk Seri...
Over 142,000 slaves in Malaysia, claims report
There are an estimated 142,600 people currently bonded in slavery in Malaysia, placing the country eighth among the worst perpetrators of slavery in the Asia Pacific region by percentage of population, according to an international study on modern slavery.
November 18, 2014
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 — There are an estimated...
Campaign for sustainable palm oil becomes more vigorous
Some 800 delegates from 30 countries began a three-day meeting here on Tuesday to discuss the latest developments in the campaign for socially, economically and environmentally sustainable palm oil.
Vincent Lingga, The Jakarta Post, Kuala Lumpur | Business | Tue, November 18 2014, 10:50 AM
Some 800 delegates from 30 countries...
Palm Oil Industry Threatens Indonesian Biodiversity
The Leuser Ecosystem in Indonesia is one of the most biodiverse ecosystems. The 6.5 million acres of tropical lowland rainforests stores vast amounts of carbon in its peatlands and forests. It is under threat despite being protected by Indonesian law
Gina-Marie Cheeseman | Tuesday November 18th, 2014 | 0 Comments
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CHR urges firms to be sensitive to women in promos
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has urged companies exercising their corporate responsibility to be more circumspect, especially when it came to the rights of women in promoting their products and services.
Julie M. Aurelio | @inquirerdotnet | Philippine Daily Inquirer 10:04 AM | Wednesday, November 19th, 2014
MANILA, Philippines–The Commission...
Protesters from Mindanao storm mining company in Makati
About 50 environmental advocates from Mindanao stormed the headquarters of a mining company in Makati City on Tuesday to protest the alleged killings and displacement of indigenous peoples in their communities.
1:40 PM | Tuesday, November 25th, 2014
MANILA, Philippines—About 50 environmental advocates from Mindanao stormed the headquarters of a mining...
RSPO promises to defeat palm oil-linked deforestation
The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil opened its 12th annual conference with a strong commitment to preventing deforestation by stronger enforcement among its members and a call for greater collaboration among industry members. Vaidehi Shah reports from Kuala Lumpur.
By Vaidehi Shah Friday 21 November 2014
The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm...
Labor Abuse in the Seafood Industry Captures Media Attention
Labor and human rights violations in the global seafood industry have been documented for years. Media coverage of trafficked workers in Thailand has traditionally focused on the sex industry, but recent reports of shocking human rights and labor violations in Thailand's shrimp industry captured public notice.
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