DTP’s PACIFIC partner, PIANGO calls for a moratorium and meaningful public debate on the proposal to carry out deep sea mining in the Pacific. An analysis of the scientific evidence reveals that damage/impacts would be extensive, severe, and last for generations, causing essentially irreversible species loss, and would not deliver claimed benefits to local communities and Pacific island countries. For World Ocean Day June 8, sign the petition to protect the oceans.
MALAYSIA A group of UN Special Rapporteurs have strongly condemned the Malaysian Government for its crackdown on migrants, journalists and civil society in the context of the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. They call on the government to strongly oppose xenophobia and hate speech against migrants. For background, read this piece by DTP alumnus Aslam Abd Jalil “‘Malaysian Malaysia’: The Rise of Xenophobia”. ASIA The Covid-19 pandemic has affected the practices of business on their impact on human rights. DTP partner FORUM-ASIA together with the UNDP and OXFAM are conducting an impact analysis of this across the Asia region. You are invited to contribute here (confidentiality guaranteed) ASIA Clothing companies should not cancel their orders during the Covid-19 pandemic so as to protect vulnerable workers in factories throughout Asia. Some companies have committed to pay in full for orders completed or in production. Others have not. Help convince them to do so. READ MORE
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