Follow up to a previous allegation letter to Korea and numerous businesses for the sale of a toxic humidifier sterilizer responsible for the death and injury of hundreds of young children, pregnant women and older persons. The case was also addressed in a country visit to the Republic of Korea…
Japan: Fukushima workers
Download here: Letter to Japan re Fukushima Workers Joint Letter of Allegation to the Government of Japan regarding information received concerning issues faced by workers employed in the ongoing decontamination and resettlement program in the Fukushima Prefecture of Japan, more particularly, the existing and potential risks to which they are exposed…
Vietnam, electronics industry worker conditions (2018)
Information received concerning the alleged exposure of female workers to hazardous substances and inadequate working conditions in two Samsung Electronics factories based in Vietnam and the alleged intimidation of advocates by Samsung Electronics and public authorities. Letter to Vietnam: Vietnam AL electronics workers 2018 Letter to Samsung Electronics Response from Vietnam:…
Peruvian Amazon oil pollution (Peru, PlusPetrol – 2014, 2015, 2017)
The case concerns over 40 years of oil pollution and extensive oil contamination in indigenous territories, an area denominated as Lot 1-AB (currently known as Lot 192), and the failure of businesses and the Government of Peru to ensure remediation. The oil concession Lot 192 is located in the basins…