Since 2014, tens of thousands of migrants have died or disappeared in the Mediterranean Sea trying to reach Europe. More than 400 people have died or been reported missing in the past three months alone. This is the deadliest exodus route in the world. HRW’s Judith Sunderland embarked on a rescue ship operated by Médecins Sans Frontières, the Geo Barents, for seven days in September 2024. In a new feature, “Ship of Humanity,” she provides a first-hand account of one of the last missions of the Geo Barents. #WithHumanity Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dTFmz95K
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More government support for mining in 2025 should come with more protections for communities and workers. New piece from Jennifer Krill EARTHWORKS and Human Rights Watch in Newsweek. As the world increasingly competes for so-called "critical minerals," we need strong government regulation of mining and strong mining standards to provide guidance to mining companies on best practices. Read the full piece here: : https://lnkd.in/eMSqcEbM.
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Between 2018 and 2024, nearly 15,000 girls in Guatemala ages 14 and under gave birth and became mothers, often against their will. In a new report, HRW documents the numerous barriers that girls who are survivors of sexual violence face accessing essential health care, education, social security, and justice. The top story in The Week in Rights.
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Businesses should not see the EU’s Forced Labor Regulation (#FLR) as a burden, but as an opportunity to lead in ethical trade and corporate responsibility. In collaboration with Cornell University ILR School, Human Rights Watch is highlighting why companies should embrace this regulation and how they can prepare. In a new article, Hélène de Rengervé and Samira Rafaela emphasize how the Forced Labor Regulation can be a catalyst for positive change. Read more ⤵️
New EU Law Should Catalyze Business Efforts to Tackle Forced Labor
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The Philippine government is increasingly prosecuting civil society groups and activists for terrorism financing based on scant evidence. Filing baseless charges and freezing assets have disrupted legitimate activities of civil society groups: https://bit.ly/4i4u8pt
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Mexican authorities are failing to adequately investigate high numbers of homicides, most of them by organized crime groups. President Claudia Sheinbaum should address ineffective, abusive policies and work toward improving Mexico’s criminal justice system. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eu8mhPXS
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Freedom of movement is a human right. But in China, the right to leave appears to be restricted for growing categories of people throughout the country. Learn more ⤵️ https://bit.ly/3X81L1k