In response to human rights violations, the United States announced this week that it plans to suspend Ethiopia, Mali and Guinea from duty-free access to American markets as of January …
EXPLAINER: Five reasons why it’s hard to stop migrant abuse in the Gulf
From beatings to unpaid wages, migrant workers face regular abuse in the Gulf – with hundreds of African workers forcibly deported from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) earlier this year. Several of …
Kenya’s high court issues landmark ruling against Uber
In 2016, 34 plaintiffs filed a suit against Uber Kenya Limited. Their claim? Uber’s group of companies had violated an online contract signed by drivers in Kenya. According to court …
UN Special Rapporteur on on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association Report: Exercise of the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association as essential to advancing climate justice
In the present report, the Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association, Clément Nyaletsossi Voule, unpacks the challenges and risks facing individuals, communities and …
MIGH-TEA LAWSUIT Scots tea giant which supplies Tesco and Sainsbury’s being sued by 1,300 workers ‘treated like animals’
A SCOTISH-based tea giant which supplies Tesco and Sainsbury’s is being sued by 1,300 workers over allegations they are “treated like animals”. The landmark lawsuit against James Finlay, based in …
ILAW in the News: As Nigerian doctors strike drags on lawyers network seeks resolution
A group of lawyers from various countries known as the International Lawyers Assisting Workers (ILAW) Network, has called on the Nigerian government to implement the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed …
S.African Uber drivers join global push for worker rights -lawyers
A group of South African Uber (UBER.N) drivers are to go to court to seek rights including compensation for unpaid overtime and holiday pay, their lawyers said on Tuesday, hoping …
Cosatu, MPs welcome passing of gender-based violence laws
Cosatu and MPs have welcomed the adoption of gender-based violence bills, saying they will intensify the fight against the killing of women and children. Cosatu urged Parliament to immediately send …
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In the midst of the Covid crisis, Kenyan unions are attempting to tackle the climate emergency head on
“After 18 months of lockdowns, closed borders, grounded flights and travel restrictions, the global tourism industry is still reeling from the impact of Covid-19. One of the countries where this …