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Child labour, forced labour and debt bondage are still a reality – even for ‘sustainable’ palm oil
According to a new report from the Bureau for Workers’ Activities (ACTRAV) at the International Labour Organization (ILO). About 80% of the world’s poor live in rural areas where they face a …Palm Oil Detectives
This was probably the most difficult article I've ever done - supported by a #PulitzerCenter grant, and took 5-6 months and a lot of data research and fact-checking. Collaborated with a local journalist, Tonggo Simangunsong, from Medan.
It links #humanrights abuses in both #Indonesia and #China, including #Uyghur #ForcedLabor to Sumatran deforestation, and global garment supply chains.
How China’s Xinjiang fuels Indonesia’s deforestation scourge
Chinese demand for Indonesian wood pulp is propping up industry ostracised elsewhere over sustainability concerns.Nithin Coca (Al Jazeera)
https://palmoildetectives.com/2023/08/05/op-ed-a-plan-for-preserving-a-habitable-earth-by-julian-cribb/
Op-Ed: A plan for preserving a habitable earth by Julian Cribb
Renowned and prolific science communicator and author Julian Cribb writes this op-ed piece for Palm Oil Detectives. He addresses the world’s most pressing needs for survival as we descend int…Palm Oil Detectives
Happy #Newstodon Friday, a day to celebrate the journalists and publications on the #Fediverse.
This week, we're highlighting @justinmiller's deep investigation into the #pollution, corruption, and waste surrounding Greg Abbott's ever-growing #border-wall,. This is the cover story to the July/August 2023 magazine issue: https://www.texasobserver.org/abbotts-billion-dollar-barrier/
If you enjoy reading #news on Mastodon, remember to support outlets you love with donations & memberships.
#politics #HumanRights #immigration
Abbott's Billion-Dollar Barrier
Texas’ border wall is rearing its head—concerns about wildlife, public thrift, and property rights notwithstanding.Justin Miller (The Texas Observer)
Australia must not be a dumping ground for palm oil made from slavery: The Australian Greens
The recently released Global Slavery Index reveals that Australia risks importing goods amounting to US $17.4 billion, which are suspected to be produced via forced labour. A ban of these goods fro…Palm Oil Detectives
https://palmoildetectives.com/2023/07/19/australia-must-not-be-a-dumping-ground-for-palm-oil-made-from-slavery-the-australian-greens/
Australia must not be a dumping ground for palm oil made from slavery: The Australian Greens
The recently released Global Slavery Index reveals that Australia risks importing goods amounting to US $17.4 billion, which are suspected to be produced via forced labour. A ban of these goods fro…Palm Oil Detectives
A legal opinion has found that there are, “real and significant issues” regarding the lawfulness of a clause in the Online Safety Bill.
#OnlineSafetyBill #censorship #freedomodexpression #privacy #humanrights #digitalrights #rights
Legal opinion finds Online Safety Bill may breach international law
Open Rights Group has received legal advice from Dan Squires KC and Emma Foubister of Matrix Chambers, which states that measures in the Online Safety Bill may involve breaches of international law.Open Rights Group
The #PrivilegesCommittee report has its eyes on Boris Johnson. But the contempt for transparency and accountability goes beyond one person. It pervaded his government and those since.
#BorisJohnson has left a legacy of impunity and the legislative means to control it. This extends into threats to #humanrights, the courts and attempts to reduce electoral accountability.
ORG's Exec Director @jim explores the impact on our rights.
https://www.openrightsgroup.org/blog/impunity-pervades-post-johnson-government/
Impunity pervades post-Johnson Government
Johnson’s lack of candour might look like a personal phenomenon, but it was something which pervaded his government.Open Rights Group
The State Duma of the Russian Federation passed a bill to "completely ban transgender transition".
On June 14, 2023, during the first reading of the bill on the "total ban on transgender transition," the Minister of Health noted that in addition to the legislative initiative under discussion, he was conducting research work for conversion therapy. This issue was raised by Anatoly Wasserman, who was concerned that people with a "different idea" of their gender role need to be psychologically and psychiatrically "brought to reality." The Minister replied that work is already being done in this direction on the instructions of the President, and a corresponding institute is being created where other "behavioral disorders" and forms of antisocial behavior will also be addressed.
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https://t.me/delolgbt/363
#TransRightsAreHumanRights #HumanRights #Trans #LGBTQIA #LGBTQ #Gay #LGBTQHistory #conversiontherapy #terror #RussiaIsATerroristState #StopRussia #war
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Сегодня в ходе первого чтения законопроекта о "полном запрете трансгендерного перехода" министр здравоохранения отметил, что помимо обсуждаемой законодательной инициативы ведёт исследовательскую работу в целях конверсионной терапии.Telegram
Gender-affirming care—for ADULTS—is now predictably under attack in #Texas. This is part of a Republican plan of genocide underway against #trans people. We need cis allies to be loud and angry on our behalf. Pay attention, this doesn't end here or with us:
https://www.texastribune.org/2023/04/25/transgender-health-care-legislature/ via @texastribune
#LGBTQIA+ #transgender #transphobia #HumanRights #Healthcare #news #Politics #TXlege #USpol #gender
Trans Texans’ access to transition-related care threatened by Senate bill
The Senate advanced a bill that could create such high financial risks for doctors and health insurers that they’d stop providing or covering gender-affirming care — even for adults.Alex Nguyen (The Texas Tribune)
Ag Dept employees received an unwelcome surprise in a new dress code issued last week that seems aimed at oppressing #transgender and #nonbinary workers, reports Digital Editor Kit @oconnell based on a document leaked to us:
https://www.texasobserver.org/sid-miller-department-agriculture-dress-code-transgender/
#transphobia #LGBTQIA+ #news #politics #USpol #trans #HumanRights #GregAbbott #Republicans
![Screenshot of “Texas Department of Agriculture Dress Code and Grooming Policy,” with Commissioner Sid Miller’s name and seal at the top. In the opening section labelled objective: “All employee’s appearance should reflect the culture, dignity and professionalism of the Texas Department of Agriculture. All employees, regardless of assignment, are expected to present themselves in a professional manner that cultivates a favorable impression from coworkers, other government officials, agency customers and the general public. Employees are expected to comply with this dress code in a manner consistent with their biological gender. [The previous sentence has been highlighted in yellow.] Basic elements for appropriate attire across the board consist of clothing that is in neat and clean condition.” The rest of the screen shot explains that this dress code applies to everyone at TDA, that supervisors should exercise discretion and make sure everyone looks professional. People sent home to change won’t be compensated, and in general, business attire is expected.](https://keybored.me/photo/preview/640/1049766 "Screenshot of “Texas Department of Agriculture Dress Code and Grooming Policy,” with Commissioner Sid Miller’s name and seal at the top. In the opening section labelled objective: “All employee’s appearance should reflect the culture, dignity and professionalism of the Texas Department of Agriculture. All employees, regardless of assignment, are expected to present themselves in a professional manner that cultivates a favorable impression from coworkers, other government officials, agency customers and the general public. Employees are expected to comply with this dress code in a manner consistent with their biological gender. [The previous sentence has been highlighted in yellow.] Basic elements for appropriate attire across the board consist of clothing that is in neat and clean condition.” The rest of the screen shot explains that this dress code applies to everyone at TDA, that supervisors should exercise discretion and make sure everyone looks professional. People sent home to change won’t be compensated, and in general, business attire is expected.")
Ag Commissioner Sid Miller’s New Transphobic Dress Code
An April 13 memo from the Department of Agriculture welcomes “Western wear” but requires employees to dress according to “biological gender.”Kit O'Connell (The Texas Observer)
10 reasons why ecolabels & commodity certification are not a solution to stop the EU importing tropical deforestation
71 environmental and human rights groups from around the world – wrote to the EU Commission warning that certification schemes and ecolabels were not sufficient to prevent human rights abuses…Palm Oil Detectives
https://palmoildetectives.com/2023/04/09/just-the-beginning-dawn-of-greenwash-era-for-journalism-in-asia/
‘Just the beginning’: dawn of greenwash era for journalism in Asia?
Curtailed press freedom in Asia makes the job of calling out greenwashing increasingly difficult – at a time when corporate accountability is critical in the fight against climate change. Experts t…Palm Oil Detectives
https://www.openrightsgroup.org/blog/online-safety-bill-will-the-upload-filter-ban-images-of-protest/
Online Safety Bill: Will the upload filter ban images of protest?
Recently, we saw how police threatened and in a couple of cases, arrested, anti-monarchy protesters, following the death of the late queen Elizabeth II, The images were widely circulated on social media and the police eventually were forced to acknow…Open Rights Group
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