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EU: Social media companies face lawsuits over alleged mental health and safety harms to minors - Business and Human Rights Centre
15+ hour, 29+ min ago (299+ words) Social media companies like Meta, Snap, Tik Tok, and others are facing an increasing number of lawsuits in EU jurisdictions alleging that their products have harmed minors through addictive design, failure to remove harmful content, and targeted marketing of minors,…...
Next's response to unpaid wages at Orient Craft Fashion Industries (on behalf of Next, Jojo Maman Bebe and Reiss) - Business and Human Rights Centre
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (85+ words) We have received assurances from the factory that wage payments will be made in full and on time and our own on-the-ground team will review this on a regular basis." In relation to your question about tariffs, our business teams…...
N Brown Group's response to unpaid wages at Orient Craft Fashion Industries - Business and Human Rights Centre
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (164+ words) N Brown Group's response to unpaid wages at Orient Craft Fashion Industries Business and Human Rights Centre N Brown Group's response to unpaid wages at Orient Craft Fashion Industries We require all suppliers to comply with our Supplier Code of…...
India: Over one thousand garment workers protest over months of alleged unpaid wages; incl. co. responses - Business and Human Rights Centre
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (217+ words) India: Over one thousand garment workers protest over months of alleged unpaid wages; incl. co. responses Business and Human Rights Centre India: Over one thousand garment workers protest over months of alleged unpaid wages; incl. co. responses In April 2026, it…...
EU Commission launches portal and guidelines to support implementation of Forced Labour Regulation - Business and Human Rights Centre
2+ day, 31+ min ago (1061+ words) 30 Jun 2026 Author: European Commission About Forced Labour Regulation ECCHR and Anti-Slavery International published an analysis of the EU Forced Labour Regulation, including an assessment and recommendations to support its implementation and enforcement. While the EU's forced labor regulation aims to…...
What jury verdicts against Meta and You Tube mean for tech companies" accountability - Business and Human Rights Centre
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (94+ words) The content is also available in the following languages: espa'ol, fran'ais 30 Jun 2026 Author: Madeline Batt, Tech Justice Law What jury verdicts against Meta and You Tube mean for tech companies" accountability After years of tech industry wins in US courts,…...
Cuba: Two Labiofam workers die from asphyxiation after inhaling toxic fumes - Business and Human Rights Centre
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (53+ words) The content is also available in the following languages: espa'ol Date Reported: 18 Jun 2026 External link to response: (Find out more) Action taken: The company announced it is investigating the death of the workers. Source type: News outlet "Two Cuban Workers…...
Singapore: Over 400 Bangladeshi & Indian workers across three companies owned by same director subjected to months of wage theft - Business and Human Rights Centre
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (195+ words) In June 2026, it was reported in multiple news outlets that over 400 mostly Bangladeshi and Indian workers employed by three companies in Singapore under the same director sought help from the Ministry of Manpower over alleged months of wage theft. The…...
Justice against the odds: the role of a binding treaty - Business and Human Rights Centre
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (644+ words) 29 Jun 2026 Author: Tr'caire and the Xinka Parliament By Tr'caire and the Xinka Parliament On 27 April 2013, peaceful protesters gathered outside the Escobal Mine in Guatemala to defend their territories when the mine's security guards opened fire. Footage of the incident shows…...
Makilala Mining Company responded to the allegations - Business and Human Rights Centre
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (109+ words) Makilala Mining Company responded to the allegations Business and Human Rights Centre Makilala Mining Company responded to the allegations We also note that MMCI, together with Celsius, issued a joint statement on 16 March 2026 addressing similar allegations, which remains publicly available…...