Shein clothes linked to Uyghur Region
From Miriam Karmali, Freedom United
| November 27, 2022 News Digest |
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| Forced laborLab results find Shein clothes likely made with Uyghur cotton Clothing from fast fashion brand, Shein, was recently sent for a laboratory test with the results indicating that the cotton likely originated from the Uyghur Region. Shein famously sells cheap goods directly from China and so does not trigger CBP reporting requirements in the U.S. – a huge loophole in the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act. Read more… |
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| Forced Labor New report uncovers widespread migrant worker abuse in QatarA new report by the Trade Union Congress has shed light on widespread abuse of migrant workers in Qatar as the World Cup gets underway. Testimonies from workers reveal that the “legacy of the kafala system lives on”, despite Qatar passing a host of legislative reforms to abolish the notorious kafala sponsorship system. Read more… |
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| Law & policy COP27 is over – what next? The Sharm El-Sheikh COP27 climate summit concluded last week after two weeks of tense discussions with world leaders. Though a historic agreement on loss and damage was reached, the immediate assistance required by those on the front lines of the climate crisis who are at risk of trafficking and exploitation is still lacking. Urgent action from states is needed to ensure climate justice without modern slavery. Read more… |
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