China’s leaders expand use of forced labor

The People’s Republic of China is expanding its use of forced labor, increasing the risk that countries may unknowingly import products made by people forced or otherwise coerced to work. Upwards of 100,000 Uyghurs and members of other ethnic minority groups may be working in forced conditions in China, according to the U.S. Department of ...
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By | 22 December, 2020 | Topics: History, Human Rights, Key Officials, News | Tags: , , ,

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U.N. report cites atrocities for Venezuelans in mining area (July 27)

By Noelani Kirschner – Jul 27, 2020 The  Orinoco mining arc  in Venezuela is rife with human rights abuses, including sexual exploitation and trafficking, and killings, according to a United Nations report. U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet  released a report  on July 15 that collected victim and witness accounts. They detail abuses committed against miners and indigenous people in the arc. ...
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By | 27 July, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, News from Washington | Tags: , , ,

U.S. warns of business risks from China’s abuses (July 20)

U.S. warns of business risks from China’s abuses (July 20)   The PRC's human rights abuses in Xinjiang put businesses at risk of exposing their supply chains to forced labor and other abuses. Businesses must do their due diligence to avoid reputational, economic, and legal risks. Don’t be complicit. — Secretary Pompeo (@SecPompeo) July 1, 2020 The United ...
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By | 20 July, 2020 | Topics: Economic Issues, Human Rights, News | Tags: , , ,

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