Turkmenistan cotton bans urged as findings suggest forced labour persists
In a report released by Cotton Campaign members Turkmen.News and the Turkmen Initiative for Human Rights, researchers documented widespread mobilisation of public…
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Turkmenistan urged to boost reforms to combat cotton forced labour
Turkmenistan's government has been enacting reforms to tackle fundamental issues related to cotton forced labour and to bolster the autonomy…
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Cotton Campaign urges Uzbekistan reforms to combat forced labour
This appeal follows the release of a report by the Cotton Campaign's frontline partner, Uzbek Forum for Human Rights, which…
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Italy textile machinery sector criticised for Turkmenistan trade visit
The Cotton Campaign, which seeks to end forced labour for Central Asian cotton workers wrote to both the Italian Trade…
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Explainer: Is it safe for apparel sector to source cotton from Uzbekistan?
Uzbekistan is on a quest to raise its profile as a world-leading producer of forced labour-free and ethical cotton, however…
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Turkmenistan urged to end forced labour in cotton supply chain
The Cotton Campaign, which is an NGO seeking to end forced labour for cotton workers in Central Asia, believes the issue remains…
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Uzbek cotton sector urged to protect activists after alleged attack
The Cotton Campaign, which is a coalition of labour rights NGOs, independent trade unions, brand and retail associations, has called…
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AAFA says greater worker protections in Uzbekistan will encourage cotton sourcing
AAFA says that better protection for workers’ and farmers’ rights in Uzbekistan will encourage more apparel brands to source cotton…
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Uzbekistan ‘welcomes scrutiny’ amid 2023 cotton harvest forced labour claims
The report, which was published by the Uzbek Forum for Human Rights, which is a member of the Cotton Campaign,…
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ILO to review Turkmenistan following forced labour concerns in cotton supply chain
In response to a new report documenting widespread forced labour during Turkmenistan's cotton harvest, the Cotton Campaign, a global coalition…
