Earlier this week Sudan’s military took power in a coup and dissolved the transitional government. These actions are against the democratic aspirations of the people of Sudan. The rapidly deteriorating situation is deeply concerning, and we join the international community in calling for the protection of civilians, including those bravely and nonviolently resisting the military takeover; immediate release of political detainees; restoration of the civilian-led transitional government and its associated institutions; and resumption of internet, telecommunications, and electricity services. Read our full statement on the situation in Sudan.
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PARTNER HIGHLIGHTS
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The Elders have expressed their deep concern at the reported coup in Sudan, “a worrying blow to the progress Sudan has made in recent years in its transition from military dictatorship to a more accountable and representative form of government.” Read their press release.
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Alliance for Peacebuilding published a policy brief exploring how the U.S. can implement its Strategy for Addressing the Root Causes of Migration in Central America through actions such as aligning with the Global Fragility Act and working with humility.
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In an effort led by Anti-Slavery International, many of our partners, including Humanity United, joined more than 50 organizations in calling for COP26 to address climate change and modern slavery. Read the letter delivered to COP26 President Rt Hon Alok Sharma.
The Fuller Project has compiled all of the firsthand accounts published from Afghan women in the wake of the U.S. withdrawal on the landing page for their series with Rukhshana Media.
Open Data Institute posted a blog exploring research that considers the role data institutions play in stewarding data to protect workers’ rights, develop transparent supply chains, and support worker empowerment.
The Business & Human Rights Resource Centre is looking for the next Head of KnowTheChain & Investor Strategy. Learn more about this exciting opportunity.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING AT HU
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John Paul Lederach, HU Senior Fellow, was featured by Colombian newspaper, El Espectador, reflecting on his own lessons learned engaging in peacebuilding around the world and his perspective on the implementation of the Peace Accord in Colombia. Read a translated version of the article.
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Last month, we joined a chorus of voices outraged by the Biden Administration's decision to expel Haitian migrants seeking asylum in the U.S., calling on the Administration to uphold the right of migrants to seek refuge with dignity. Read our statement.
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Kehinde Togun, HU Senior Director for Policy & Government Relations, spoke earlier this month at the Council on Foreign Relation’s Young Professionals Briefing Series. Read the conversation here.
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WHERE YOU CAN FIND US
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Join us on November 1-5 at this year's Global Investigative Journalism Conference, the premier international conference on watchdog journalism. HU Director of Independent Journalism and Media, Liz Baker, will participate on a panel on the topic of funding journalism. Register to attend here.
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OTHER NEWS & VIEWS
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A well-deserved recognition of the essential role journalists play in our world was given by the Nobel Committee. Maria Ressa of the Philippines and Dmitry Muratov of Russia were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize earlier this month.
This new report by Center for Community Media shows Black media's critical role in covering issues affecting Black communities.
A new Transparentem report finds widespread audit deception in apparel supply chains, creating a serious impediment to identifying and remedying human rights abuses in global supply chains.
The G7 Trade Ministers released a statement regarding the use of forced labor in global supply chains, including state-sponsored forced labor of vulnerable groups and minorities.
We join countless others around the world in mourning the passing of scholar and global human rights leader, Dr. John Ruggie, the guiding force behind the development of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. Read our tribute here. The Business & Human Rights Resource Centre also shared a comprehensive tribute to his life here.
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