Canada probes Walmart, Hugo Boss, Diesel, and Nike about forced Uyghur labor – The China Project

Activists lobbied a Canadian government labor watchdog to investigate 14 big-brand firms alleged to be profiting by turning a blind eye to abusive conditions in China. Fast fashion giant Shein is also under scrutiny.

The China Project

In the face of evidence that #Chinese cotton is picked mainly by #UyghurForcedLabor, many Western textile companies are turning to other supply sources. But sourcing “clean” cotton isn’t difficult, as efforts by #Swiss outdoor supply firm Mammut show.

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https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/the-complicated-path-to-avoiding-cotton-from-xinjiang/48134540

The complicated path to avoiding cotton from Xinjiang

Chinese cotton is suspected to be largely harvested under duress, especially by Uyghurs.

swissinfo.ch
"...a combination of weak enforcement of forced labour laws & the government’s blind eye to environmental standards in #China, paired with convoluted supply chains has left the automotive industry reliant on abusive suppliers."
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Your Car Probably Uses Parts Made With Forced Labor, Report Says

Researchers find auto supply chains lead back to Uyghur region controlled by China, where human rights abuses are rampant.

TheStreet
#China’s domination of solar manufacturing is linked to government-sponsored forced-labor programs that exploit the #Uyghur population.
The IEA estimates that 42 percent of the world’s polysilicon is produced in #EastTurkistan.
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https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/solar/chart-which-country-dominates-the-solar-supply-chain
Chart: Which country dominates the solar supply chain?

China maintains an iron grip on every stage of solar manufacturing, from raw polysilicon to finished solar panels.

Canary Media
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During this Thanksgiving week, Campaign For #Uyghurs (CFU) reflects upon how grateful we are for the ability to use our platform everyday to drive the movement for Uyghur justice. We are honored to fight for a future with freedom and democracy without genocide and slavery. It would not be possible without the support of our partners, advocates and donors.
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Happy Thanksgiving! - Campaign For Uyghurs

Dear friends and colleagues, During this Thanksgiving week, Campaign For Uyghurs (CFU) reflects upon how grateful we are for the ability to use our platform everyday to drive the movement […]

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