【Singapore】Human Rights, Wages, Standards: OECD Calls Shein to Order
Editor’s NoteThis article discusses a recent OECD statement alleging that fashion retailer Shein has failed to meet several guidelines concerning…
working conditions
【Zhengzhou, C】Foxconn Workers Faced Tough Conditions During Rush to Make iPhone 17, Labour Group Says
Editor’s NoteThis article is based on a report by the non-profit organization China Labour Watch. Apple and its manufacturing partners have…
【Surat, Gujar】Surat Workers On Edge As Trump’s Tariff Triggers Mass Layoffs In Diamond Industry
Editor’s NoteThis report details the immediate human impact of new trade policies, as a 50% tariff triggers mass layoffs in Surat’s diamond industry….
【Ilakaka, Mad】Madagascar’s Sapphires: Abundant Reserves and Rising Prices, but Meager Profits for Miners
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the paradox of Madagascar’s sapphire wealth amid deep national poverty. While global demand fuels a lucrative…
【法国】Behind the Trade in Supposedly Healing Crystals, a Very Real Danger for Miners
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the human cost behind the booming wellness industry’s demand for quartz crystals, highlighting the dangerous…
【Madagascar】Interview on the Origin of Rose Quartz: The Ugly Side of Facial Rollers
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the booming online market for “healing” gemstones like rose quartz, which are heavily promoted on social media for…
【Democratic R】DRC: Launch of the “Fair Cobalt Alliance” to Improve Working Conditions in Cobalt Mines
Editor’s NoteThis article outlines the launch of the Fair Cobalt Alliance, a new initiative aimed at improving conditions in cobalt mining and…