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Research Project @TMCAsser | Coordinated by @Ant1duval | Focus on #BizHumanRights #Sustainability #SupplyChains #LabourRights #CSR

[+972 Magazine @972mag]

Microsoft revokes cloud services from Israel’s Unit 8200, following +972 exposé

The tech giant blocked access after we revealed the Israeli army had been using its servers to store millions of Palestinians' intercepted phone calls.

@yuval_abraham reports
https://t.co/Vn1yqD65EL

[LegalAccountability @cla_bhrc]

Looking for the latest Corporate Legal Accountability news?

Check out our September Quarterly Update for new lawsuit profiles, profile updates, legal developments and key resources

#BizHumanRights

https://t.co/2PSChihmPP

@BHRRC

[UN Special Procedures @UN_SPExperts]

UN experts call for suspension of #Israel from @FIFAcom & @UEFA amid unfolding genocide in occupied #Palestine.

Sporting bodies must not turn a blind eye to grave human rights violations, especially when their platforms are used to normalise injustices.

https://t.co/216nFJtEeG

[RAID @raidukorg]

New @TIME article reveals how demand for cobalt & other transition minerals is driving dangerous labour practices. Children end up in mines when desperate families “lack viable alternatives”. But exploitation is an industrial problem too - RAID comments: https://t.co/JrlBe1dRjv

[Damilola S. Olawuyi, SAN, FCIArb @dsolawuyi]

Our next report at the @WGBizHRs will focus on "Agri-business, food security and human rights."

The report will be presented to the UN Human Rights Council next year.

In this context, the Working Group seeks your input.

Deadline: 01 December, 2025

https://t.co/cV3nIPAVR7

[BHR Journal @BHRJournal]

Check out our recently published scholarly article, "Procedural Justice and Due Process Principle in the Context of Just Energy Transition: Learning From South Africa," by Begüm Kilimcioğlu @BegumKilim15443
https://t.co/qhUm92x7n9

[Business, Human Rights & Environment @ FIDH @BHR_FIDH]

🚨@BHRRC findings on Uganda, drawing on our research.
Lake Albert oil project is among the business ventures associated with the highest no. of attacks against human rights defenders over 10 years.
It accounts for 1/3 of attacks in Africa - showing a shrinking civic space in 🇺🇬.

[Sherpa @Asso_Sherpa]

Perenco: a new investigation from @EIAEnvironment on the multinational oil company 👉 https://t.co/ppQAq6BxnW

The multinational is under scrutiny for severe environmental damages and violations of the rights of communities in multiple countries.

[UNWGBiz&Human Rights @WGBizHRs]

The WGBHR and SR modern slavery call on the Japanese Government to continue strengthening efforts to regulate the media and entertainment, including animation, industries' labour standards and practices: https://t.co/U74mQ9zyGy

@eastforeden @fernanda_ho @dsolawuyi

[BHR Journal @BHRJournal]

Let us introduce our new Editors-in-Chief: Nadia Bernaz.

Nadia Bernaz is Associate Professor at Wageningen University Law Group and Director of the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence on Corporate Sustainability & Human Rights Law.

The EiC team will take over in January of 2026.

[Sherpa @Asso_Sherpa]

🚨 A new #climatecase against Shell has been launched by Milieudefensie: they are asking the court to put a stop to Shell’s new oil and gas expansion.

700 new oil and gas fields are planned on Shell’s agenda worldwide, only increasing Shell’s emissions👇
https://t.co/DDjbg8XJ9p

[Sherpa @Asso_Sherpa]

📢The French Supreme Court confirms the indictment of Vinci Construction Grands Projets in the forced labour case on its construction sites in #Qatar.

Another step towards access to justice for former workers 👉 https://t.co/VBDj2r5my0

[Business, Human Rights & Environment @ FIDH @BHR_FIDH]

Aux côtés des organisations du Forum citoyen pour la justice économique, la FIDH publie ses principales recommandations sur la proposition « Omnibus I », qui entend modifier la directive européenne sur le devoir de vigilance des entreprises ⬇️
https://t.co/tDs2vqf7xb

[Sherpa @Asso_Sherpa]

Dans une tribune publiée dans @Mediapart, Sherpa, aux côtés d’un ensemble d'activistes, associations et universitaires, alerte sur les risques d’affaiblissement des normes environnementales et sociales liées à la proposition Omnibus 👇
https://t.co/6nEPcLlKnT

[Business and Human Rights Centre @BHRCmedia]

This week in #BizHumanRights…Palm oil lobbyists seek to water down Europe’s anti-deforestation law https://t.co/D4GGYs55oB

[LegalAccountability @cla_bhrc]

Following intersessional consultation, our blog series brings expert insights on proposed #BindingTreaty. With contributions from @ITFglobalunion, @SolidarityCntr, @ituc , @justicaglobal, @homacdhe & @CNCDH. #BizHumanRights
https://t.co/6Du9xFbBzD

[ClientEarth Europe @ClientEarthEUR]

⚠️We’re challenging the EU Commission’s undemocratic and rushed process to adopt the ‘Omnibus’, which risks weakening key corporate accountability laws.
How we got here:
https://t.co/ElbDgliws7

[LegalAccountability @cla_bhrc]

How can intersessional consultations support meaningful treaty progress? @AnaisSchill (@CNCDH ) reflects on opportunities to advance an ambitious, legally binding instrument on #BizHumanRights. #BindingTreaty
https://t.co/jv6i9j5xFN

[Business and Human Rights Centre @BHRCmedia]

NEW 🟡 2025 KnowTheChain ICT benchmark reveals unaddressed forced labour risks in global electronics supply chains

The average company scored just 20/100 this year.

Only 3 companies scored above 50/100.

Workers' testimony in Taiwan reveals a gulf between policy and practice.

[Business and Human Rights Centre @BHRCmedia]

This week in #BizHumanRights…Veolia accused of polluting protected wetlands, endangering 200,000 people in Colombia
https://t.co/UeOoG1HgxU