human rights

Nov 18, 2022
Inside the “kafala” migrant labor system
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The system has come under scrutiny over alleged human rights and labor abuses during the construction preceding the World Cup.
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Nov 8, 2022
EU ramps up financial pressure on Hungary’s right-wing government
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The EU is withholding billions of euros in grants over concerns surrounding corruption and discrimination.
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Mar 25, 2021
Global brands address forced labor in China, but risk alienating Chinese consumers
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A number of companies, though concerned about treatment of Uyghurs, appear to have tried to appease widespread consumer anger.
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Nov 28, 2019
Furious, China summons US ambassador over Hong Kong bills
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The U.S. laws mandate sanctions on Chinese and Hong Kong officials who carry out human rights abuses in Hong Kong.
Jun 1, 2018
FIFA gets countries to bend laws all the time. Why nothing on LGBT laws in Russia?
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FIFA and Russia lay down the law, but corporate sponsors have influence too.
Apr 24, 2015
From human trafficking victim to survivor
One woman describes her journey from invisible to visible.
Jul 23, 2012
In China talks, trade and human rights don’t mix
Concern about China's human rights actions may be rising in the U.S., especially after its veto of U.N. sanctions against Syria, but they're not likely to be part of annual trade talks.
Mar 1, 2012
U.N. Human Rights Council condemns Syria
The U.N. Human Rights Council voted today to condemn the Syrian government of President Bashar al-Assad. The council says the regime's attacks against its own citizens may amount to crimes against humanity.
Apr 11, 2011
China and the U.S. have dueling human rights reports
Sunday night, China released a report detailing human rights abuses in the U.S. This came just after the U.S. released a report on human rights…