Twelve years ago, the collapse of Rana Plaza in Bangladesh killed more than 1,100 garment workers—mostly women—who were sewing clothes for some of Europe’s biggest brands. The international outcry sparked reforms, most notably France’s 2017 “Duty of Vigilance” law, which for the first time imposed legal obligations on French based companies to prevent human rights.....
Israel’s militarised aid distribution scheme violates international standards and humanitarian principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, and independence, ActionAid Ireland is warning. Karol Balfe, ActionAid Ireland CEO, said: “Armed contractors and militarised zones are no substitute for a functioning humanitarian system. People are being starved – they need food, not bullets.” The militarised aid distribution system.....
170+ NGOs call for immediate action to end the deadly Israeli distribution scheme (including the so-called Gaza Humanitarian Foundation) in Gaza, revert to the existing UN-led coordination mechanisms, and lift the Israeli government’s blockade on aid and commercial supplies. The 400 aid distribution points operating during the temporary ceasefire across Gaza have now been replaced.....
