This state could end child marriage
| January 14, 2024News Digest |
| OUR CAMPAIGN ISSUES IN THE NEWS |
| Forced marriage Washington takes a stance against child marriage Lawmakers in the U.S. state of Washington have unanimously passed House Bill 1455, a proposal to ban child marriage on the first day of the first legislative session. The bill now awaits introduction into the state Senate. Washington could thus become the 11th state to ban child marriage. Read more… |
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| Supply chain Lawsuit takes aim at “100% ethical” sourcing commitment by Starbucks A consumer advocacy group filed a lawsuit this week challenging Starbucks’ claims of ethical sourcing. The suit alleges that the coffee and tea that Starbucks sources come from farms with known human rights and labor abuses, contrary to Starbucks’ commitment to 100% ethical sourcing. Read more… |
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| Forced labor Armani, Calvin Klein and other big brands implicated in forced labor Leading fashion brands, including Barbour and PVH (Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger owner), have pledged over $400,000 to compensate garment workers following revelations of exploitative labor practices, including forced labor, at five factories in Mauritius. Read more… |
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