VM Human Rights

Official Twitter account of the Verisk Maplecroft Human Rights team. Tweeting about #bizhumanrights #sustainability #supplychain #ESG

[VM Human Rights @humanrights_vm]

Our Human Rights Outlook 2019 is out! This year, we look at how the challenges of #sustainable procurement, tackling #modernslavery risks and building social licence to operate are becoming ever more complex. Download the report here: https://t.co/7SgTlME2vP @MaplecroftRisk

[Verisk Maplecroft @MaplecroftRisk]

Why investors should pay attention to a decline in free speech? Tune into Part 1 of our two-series webinar 26 Sep, 1 Oct https://t.co/aSMseYFX7T to discuss key #HumanRights issues - two sessions

[Verisk Maplecroft @MaplecroftRisk]

Freedom of Opinion and Expression at ‘extreme risk’ in 58 countries – up from 52 in 2017. Check the new article from our #HumanRights Outlook https://t.co/lXwFiIXbUC

[Jason McGeown @Jay_MackG]

Free speech and privacy on the wane across the world https://t.co/tnNp5vvRmU

[Verisk Maplecroft @MaplecroftRisk]

Cambodia falls to highest risk category for Freedom of Expression and Right to Privacy - Check out the rest of our watch list from the #HumanRights Outlook 2019 https://t.co/lXwFiIXbUC

[Verisk Maplecroft @MaplecroftRisk]

Freedom of Opinion and Expression at ‘extreme risk’ in 58 countries – up from 52 in 2017. Check the new article from our #HumanRights Outlook https://t.co/lXwFiIXbUC

[Jason McGeown @Jay_MackG]

'Strongmen' regimes tightening their grip on free speech and privacy, but risks are spreading - see our latest analysis https://t.co/gwObcioquj

[Jason McGeown @Jay_MackG]

Our latest on the state of global free speech and privacy https://t.co/tnNp5vvRmU via @guardian @katehodal #humanrights

[Jason McGeown @Jay_MackG]

"Declines in privacy and freedom of expression can signify where the rule of law may be under threat from governments, which can undermine the overall business environment" https://t.co/gwObcioquj

[Business and Human Rights Centre @BHRCmedia]

The Cambodian Government has just approved a new draft law aiming to provide greater protection and benefits for workers 🙌 👉 https://t.co/4pjwqg9Z2N #Cambodia #WorkersRights

[International Labour Organization @ilo]

"I'm certainly hopeful that with global standards such as the recent @ilo treaty on harassment at work, we'll start to see a new climate of prevention and accountability on this issue domestically." Thanks @EmmaWatson for promoting such an important issue.

[Verisk Maplecroft @MaplecroftRisk]

Tip No 4 in building a better #ModernSlavery statement: Be guided by guidance https://t.co/UKNkzUf8Ev. Use the six sections in the "Transparency in Supply Chain Guidance" to tackle modern slavery

[Bex Hall @BexHall_]

My latest article on #modernslavery and how to write your best statement yet is available here: https://t.co/sW4Sf5FMGh #business #humanrights
@humanrights_vm

[Business and Human Rights Centre @BHRCmedia]

Stakeholders in #Zimbabwe are urging the government to adopt the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative to help promote transparency & curb corruption.
Read the full post 👉 https://t.co/T6qwKvZg8i | @EITIorg #Legal #Accountability

[Business and Human Rights Centre @BHRCmedia]

Supermarket chain, @Coles, aligns with alliance of unions to address worker exploitation in Australian fresh food industry 👍 https://t.co/Z5ojti97dk | #SupplyChains

[Farida Deif @FaridaDeif]

A shameless betrayal that foreshadows "what int'l affairs will look like if the Chinese regime of Xi Jinping realizes its global ambitions: a world where most states meekly submit to Beijing’s dictates and endorse its crimes." https://t.co/mg6ySIZ1HY @SophieHRW @UyghurCongress

[International Labour Organization @ilo]

Explore the harsh world of an African gold mine in breathtaking 3D. https://t.co/XzB8OW8Ixz

[Business and Human Rights Centre @BHRCmedia]

Vale has been ordered to pay over $107 million in collective moral damages following the January dam collapse that killed nearly 300 people in Brazil.
One effected relative states: "money will not pay for my peace." Read the full post here: https://t.co/ZT6VIaNMqv | #Brumadinho

[Business and Human Rights Centre @BHRCmedia]

VIDEO: We asked Human Rights Defenders from around the world about their experiences of business impact on human rights and civic freedoms. Here’s what they said.

Watch full video 👉 https://t.co/4Tb1HaQ3NT 👈
#HRDs #BizHumanRights

[Business and Human Rights Centre @BHRCmedia]

Mexico's new labour law is a good first step in strengthening #WorkersRights, but experts warn of implementation challenges.
Read the full post here 👉 https://t.co/qe4VlcJ6V9 | #Mexico #LabourRights