In advance of the direct listing of Palantir Technologies, Inc. on the New York Stock Exchange on September 29, Amnesty International released today a new … Palantir Technologies Contracts Raise Human Rights ConcernsRead more
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Rape in the aid sector
The most common type of sexual misconduct by humanitarian staff is transactional sex. It is generally not criminal and involves some level of negotiation and … Rape in the aid sectorRead more
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British government continues to aid repression in human rights-abusing countries
The British government is continuing to approve the export of hi-tech surveillance equipment and software of the type that is being used by states abusing … British government continues to aid repression in human rights-abusing countriesRead more
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Tech giants sued over ‘appalling’ deaths of children who mine their cobalt
An international advocacy group has launched a lawsuit against some of the world’s largest tech companies for the deaths and injuries of child miners in … Tech giants sued over ‘appalling’ deaths of children who mine their cobaltRead more
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The business model of Google and Facebook threatens human rights
Google and Facebook help connect the world and provide crucial services to billions. To participate meaningfully in today’s economy and society, and to realize their … The business model of Google and Facebook threatens human rightsRead more
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Dubai ruler’s wife in UK ‘in fear of her life’
Princess Haya Bint al-Hussein, a wife of the ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed Al Maktoum, is in hiding in London and said to be in … Dubai ruler’s wife in UK ‘in fear of her life’Read more
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U.S. & U.K. Arms Killed & Injured Nearly 1,000 Civilians in Saudi-Led Attack
As Yemen faces the world’s worst humanitarian crisis, we turn now to a major new report documenting the role that the U.S. and Europe have … U.S. & U.K. Arms Killed & Injured Nearly 1,000 Civilians in Saudi-Led AttackRead more
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The consequences of family separation in US
Reminder: The consequences of family separation will far out-last this administration. Watch one family's reunion after months of separation. #FamiliesBelongTogether pic.twitter.com/ECahAhgOtG — ACLU (@ACLU) August … The consequences of family separation in USRead more
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Missing Emirati princess ‘planned escape for seven years’
An Emirati princess who disappeared after witnesses described her being seized by commandos on a yacht had spent seven years planning her failed escape bid … Missing Emirati princess ‘planned escape for seven years’Read more