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🌍 Why Workers' Rights Must Be at the Heart of the Business and Human Rights Treaty 🛠️ [OPINION] The ongoing negotiations for a Binding Human Rights Treaty at the United Nations present a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reshape global business standards and protect human and trade union rights. As Luc Triangle, GS of the International Trade Union Confederation - ITUC highlights, this treaty isn’t just about reform—it’s about justice. It must prioritize the rights of workers, the backbone of the global economy, who too often face exploitation, unsafe conditions, and denial of fundamental freedoms. Key priorities for the treaty: ✅ Protect all human rights: Labour rights, including freedom of association and safe working conditions, are non-negotiable. ✅ Apply to all businesses: No exemptions. All companies, large or small, must be held accountable. ✅ Enable extraterritorial justice: Victims must access redress, no matter where abuses occur. ✅ Mandate human rights due diligence: Prevention is better than reaction. ✅ Ensure enforcement: A treaty without teeth is meaningless—binding regulation is essential. Workers’ rights are human rights, and the ripple effects of violations are felt across communities and economies. This treaty is a chance to level the playing field, hold corporations accountable, and establish a global economy rooted in fairness and equity. https://lnkd.in/dF2cWez9 #WorkersRights #HumanRights #BHRtreaty #SocialJustice #NewSocialContract #Accountability

As workers endure extreme conditions in Amazon warehouses in India, the call for a binding global treaty to curb unchecked corporate power is intensifying. 👉 Read the full article for an in-depth look at the struggle of Amazon workers in India and the broader fight for corporate accountability: https://lnkd.in/dqTcRUFD Share your thoughts and amplify the call for fair, humane working conditions worldwide. #WorkersRights #GlobalJustice #CorporateAccountability #EqualTimes

“Las desigualdades en #AméricaLatina tienen un impacto significativo en la situación laboral de los #jóvenes, especialmente en un contexto de transformación hacia un mundo más digitalizado y de inteligencia artificial” - Un artículo para Equal Times #GeneraciónZ #Mileniales #IA #LATAM https://lnkd.in/gtF4ahFc

🔴 "L'avenir d'1 milliard d'enfants étant en jeu, nous avons une opportunité historique. Nous ne pouvons et ne devons pas passer à côté". 🙏 Equal Times pour cet article sur les enjeux de la Conférence interministérielle 🌍 de #Bogota de lutte contre les violences commises sur les enfants avec les itws de Daniela Ligiero (she/her) Bryanna Mariñas et de moi même https://lnkd.in/dAUfn3Jn CAMELEON Association France ECPAT France Fondation pour l'Enfance virginie peyré Florence E. Association L'Enfant Bleu - Enfance Maltraitée Enfance Majuscule Osez le Féminisme ! Piques Celine

Up to one billion children aged between two and 17 experience physical, sexual or emotional violence or neglect each year, according to the World Health Organization. On Thursday this week, the First Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children opens in Bogotá, Colombia. In this piece for Equal Times I spoke to the organisers, as well as two brave and driven campaigners: Mie Kohiyama and Bryanna Mariñas. I found out that proven ways to end violence against children exist, but globally action is lacking. https://lnkd.in/eE4GcMxj

El proyecto de ley "#ChileCuida" busca mejorar la calidad y accesibilidad de los servicios de cuidado. También tiene como objetivo brindar apoyo a los cuidadores, especialmente a aquellos que no reciben una remuneración, y que son mayoritariamente mujeres. La gran incógnita es si logrará convertirse en ley. ✍🏽 Equal Times https://lnkd.in/eK374XkC

Delighted to see this article on #disinformation #resilience published by the Equal Times -- one of my favourite newsrooms to freelance for. Big thanks to Tomas Kazulėnas, Anželika Litvinoviča and Maia Klaassen

👉 Artificial intelligence isn't just transforming sports; it’s setting a precedent for how we think about workers’ rights across all industries. 🏅 Athletes are at the forefront of advocating for privacy and ethical data use in AI. They’re demanding transparency in how their performance data is collected and used, ensuring their rights are respected in this new digital age. 🛡️ The integration of AI in sports has significantly enhanced performance monitoring, injury prevention, and tactical strategies, with tools like predictive analytics helping teams like Manchester City optimize player health and game strategy. But with this advancement comes a critical need for ethical guidelines to protect athletes from potential data misuse. ⚠️ If you want to explore how top athletes are leading the way in securing their rights and what other industries can learn from them, I highly recommend diving into this Equal Times article. ⤵️ #️⃣ #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Workers #Athletes #Sports #Privacy #Monitoring #Technology #Innovation #Performance #Transparency #WorkersRights #TeamEricsson

Explore our latest coverage on the UN’s Global Digital Compact, examining its impact on digital rights, governance, and its connection to the world of work. Learn how this initiative aims to set global standards for technology use, data privacy, and sustainable development.

📢 New Article on Equal Times ! Check out our latest piece on "Chile Cuida" bill, which explores the country's push for a National Care and Support System to recognize and professionalize #carework. This policy initiative aims to provide better support for carers, address gender inequalities, and establish care as a fundamental right in #Chile. 🌐 Available in English, French, and Spanish. 🔗 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/euCsutGh