“According to the World Health Organization, as of 31 August 2020 COVID-19 had infected a confirmed total of 25,118,689 people worldwide and contributed to at least 844,312 deaths. International news …
Education pays off, but you have to be patient
Education is a crucial component of sustainable development. It is an enabler of economic growth, labour productivity, human capital gains and social mobility. In times of pandemic, decision-makers around the world had …
H&M cuts ties with Chinese supplier over Xinjiang forced labour accusations
The company also said it had conducted “an inquiry at all the garment manufacturing factories we work with in China aiming to ensure that they are not employing workers … …
Extending social protection to informal workers in the COVID-19 crisis: country responses and policy considerations
“The COVID-19 crisis and its economic and social impacts are particularly harsh for workers in the informal economy and their families. Almost 1.6 billion informal workers are affected by the …
Everything you need to know about pushing for equal pay
Workers around the world look forward to payday. A paycheck may bring a sense of relief, satisfaction, or joy, but it can also represent an injustice-an expression of persistent inequalities …
Voices from the Litigation Frontlines: Strategic Litigation under the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women
Sept 25, 2020 3-4:00pm BST / 10-1:00am EST / 7:30-8:30pm IST Women and girls seeking justice face enormous hurdles across the globe. Two leading organizations, Solidarity Center and Women’s Link …
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The 2nd Revised Draft of a Treaty on Business and Human Rights–Moving (Slowly) in the Right Direction
A second revised Draft of an international treaty on business and human rights has been released by the Chairperson of the Open-ended Intergovernmental Working Group on Transnational Corporations and other Business Enterprises with …