Annette Lyth appointed as new Director of Swedwatch
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Reflections on a decision that reaches far beyond one organisation
Terminating funding to organisations like Swedwatch doesnt happen in a vacuum. Reflections from Swedwatch´s Director Alice Blondel on a decision that reaches far beyond one organisation
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EU parliament vote on Omnibus today: the EPP watered down the CSDDD together with the far right
Instead of finding a broad compromise the conservative EPP group, led by Jörgen Warborn, chose to push through its deregulation measures together with party groups on the far right. With 382 votes in favour and 249 against, the proposal was approved by the European Parliament earlier today.
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Landmark conclusion: Companies can’t ignore human rights responsibilities through mergers and acquisitions
In a major step for human rights, the Norwegian NCP found that Aker BP failed to conduct human rights due diligence (HRDD) when the company merged with Swedish oil company Lundin Energy.
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New Swedwatch study on Pakistan´s textile sector reveals serious shortcomings in EU procurement rules
A new report by Swedish NGO Swedwatch reveals that public funds used to procure hospital textiles are linked to exploitative labour practices in Pakistan’s textile industry. The findings expose major gaps in the EU’s public procurement rules and urge the European Commission to propose binding due diligence standards to prevent public spending from enabling human rights abuse.
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New report from Swedwatch: Human rights defenders at risk in the renewable energy transition
A new report by Swedwatch highlights critical human rights risks associated with the global transition to renewable energy. The report reveals that human rights and environmental defenders face serious threats and reprisals in countries where renewable energy projects are being rapidly developed.
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Swedwatch to work on business and human rights in Ukraine
Swedwatch has been granted nearly 1.7 million SEK in project support from the Swedish Institute (SI) to work on two projects in Ukraine over the next two years. One project focuses on responsible business conduct, while the other aims to strengthen cooperation on corporate responsibility within the Eastern Partnership, in collaboration with partner organizations from Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia.
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Swedwatch: Five key recommendations to strengthening the EU Public Procurement Directive
As the EU revises its Public Procurement Directive, Swedwatch urges policymakers to seize this opportunity to embed robust sustainability and human rights requirements into public procurement processes. In a new position paper Swedwatch highlights five recommendations that would strengthen the directive.
Contacts
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Ami Hedenborg Press contact Head of Outreach Unit ami@swedwatch.org + 46 709 32 92 49
