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Home > Archives for Rights, democracy, development

Rights, democracy, development

Joint Statement Regarding the Establishment of an Independent Trade Union in Uzbekistan

March 26, 2021

On March 19, 2021, over 200 employees of Indorama Agro in the Syrdarya region of Uzbekistan held a meeting to establish the independent trade union, “Xalq Birligi” (People’s Unity), the first of its kind in the country. This initiative was a response t

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EU green dream is a harsh reality for metal-rich countries

March 24, 2021

The tale of Mongolia’s Oyu Tolgoi copper mine highlights the potential toll on people and the environment in Central Asia from Europe’s rush for high-tech climate solutions. Source: EU green dream is a harsh reality for metal-rich countries

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Zakulisna politična trgovina oddaljuje BiH od članstva v Natu

March 22, 2021

V Federaciji BiH kratijo pravice povratnikov in preminulim pošiljajo odločbe o razlastitvi.

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ICT metal mining case study at jadarite mine in Serbia

March 19, 2021

The Government of Serbia promotes Rio Tinto investment as a project of the century, “a project that will put Serbia on the map of high …

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Actions speak louder than words: gender equality policies in development banks

March 8, 2021

Promoting gender rights and women’s empowerment has become a trend among multilateral development banks (MDBs). Organising discussions on best practices and promoting gender-related issues is welcome, but it is crucial that banks ensure meaningful protection and support to the women most affected by international public investments.

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Der Widerstand gegen Bergbau-Großprojekte in der Mongolei: Zehntausende sind aktiv » LabourNet Germany

March 5, 2021

Wer hierzulande an die Mongolei denkt, denkt meistens in Schablonen-Mustern: Reitervolk, Dschengis (der große) Khan (dessen „Goldene Horde …

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Oyu Tolgoi Mine, Mongolia: A Raw Deal ICT metal mining case study

March 1, 2021

As Mongolia’s flagship mine project, Oyu Tolgoi is often advertised as a world-class, sustainable, safe and energy-efficient mining project, but in reality, it has been subject to controversy on multiple occasions due to corruption scandals, tax disput

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Bankwatch’s request to the EBRD Board regarding Corridor Vc South Mostar Section

February 17, 2021

Request to the EBRD Board Members regarding EBRD Management response to Bankwatch report “Connecting or Dividing?” and postponement of the decision on Corridor Vc.

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Neuer Bericht: Massive Umwelt- und Arbeitsrechtsverletzungen durch EU-finanzierte Minen

February 13, 2021

Südwind für schärfere Regeln beim Rohstoffabbau – Missstände zeugen von mangelnden EU-Schutzbestimmungen – Faire Arbeitsbedingungen und …

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«CEE Bankwatch Network» ՀԿ-ների միջազգային ցանցի նոր զեկույցն անդրադառնում է նաև Ամուլսարի խնդրին

February 12, 2021

«CEE Bankwatch Network» ՀԿ-ների միջազգային ցանցը հրապարակել է նոր զեկույց Եվրոպայի «Կանաչ գործարք» (Green Deal) պլանի վերաբերյալ՝ …

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