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Reposted from SOMO Hiding behind complex supply chains, undermining unions, disseminating distorted information – these are just a few of the ways that corporations try to avoid responsibility for human rights abuses and environmental damage…
The right to know in the electronics industry
The GoodElectronics Network (GE), the Centre for Research on Multinational Corporations (SOMO), and the Business, Human Rights Environment Research Group of Greenwich University (BHRE) released a report that proposes a new approach to the urgent…
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European Parliament adopts far-reaching resolution to protect children in mica mines
The European Parliament recently passed a resolution stating its deep concern about the large numbers of child workers in Madagascar mica mines and the violations of these children’s rights. The resolution calls on the European…
Chinese mining company linked to human rights violations in the DRC
PREMICONGO released a report documenting human rights violations and environmental issues related to mining in the DRC. The report focuses on the China Non-ferrous Metal Mining Corporation Huachin, detailing its operations in the exploitation of…
Global mica mining and the impact on children’s rights.
The electronics sector is one of the largest users of Mica globally and demand for the mineral is growing. Yet according to recent research conducted by SOMO and Terre des Hommes, electronics companies often do not…
EU regulation on responsible mining will be ineffective
The EU regulation on mineral sourcing that comes into force today is a good but small first step. Additionally, due to its limited scope and delay in implementation, it will not be effective enough, says…
EU: Conflict Minerals agreement reached as exemptions added
On November 22 the European Union (EU) has taken a first step towards cleaning up Europe’s trade in minerals. According to a broad coalition of NGOs, this first attempt is positive, but also half-hearted. EU…
