May 6, 2020
Barrick Gold AGM faces continued failure on human rights
As Barrick Gold executives once again face their shareholders, investors should be asking themselves why this company is continuously embroiled in conflict.
human rights
Apr 1, 2020
COVID-19: mining companies putting workers and communities at greater risk
In not acting quickly to curtail or halt operations in light of COVID-19, mining companies are putting workers and communities at greater risk.
Mar 27, 2020
Federal pandemic funds for First Nations woefully inadequate
Pamela Palmater
The least Canada can do is step up and work with First Nations to implement a more fulsome response that is grounded in the human rights of First Nations.
Mar 23, 2020
Was, is, and will always be a saint: Celebrating the life of Oscar Romero
Alfredo Barahona
Oscar Romero was assassinated 40 years ago because of his unequivocal opposition to the violation of human rights in El Salvador, military repression and extreme poverty.
Mar 7, 2020
Community leaders arrested after protesting Canadian oil company in Colombia
Brent Patterson
Concerns are being raised about a Toronto-based oil company's contract with the Colombian army following community protests against its operations.
Feb 19, 2020
Two thousand children with nowhere to go
The Hum Podcast
Nora Sandigo's story as the legal guardian of 2,000 undocumented migrant children is the focus of the documentary "The Great Mother." She talks about the moment she knew she had to take action.
Feb 14, 2020
Justin Trudeau lectures others about human rights while forgetting issues at home
While Trudeau was busy promoting human rights and inclusive governance in Africa, militarized RCMP officers launched a raid against Indigenous land defenders in Wet'suwet'en territory.
Feb 4, 2020
Mining Watch and JATAM write to Vale Indonesia and Vale Canada to support Karonsi'e Dongi demand for electricity
A request for the company to support the restoration of electricity to homes of the Karonsi’e Dongi people in Bumper, East Luwu, South Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Jan 22, 2020
Surviving and breaking the cycle of childhood sexual abuse
The Hum Podcast
How to create spaces for survivors, and learning to love himself again -- Sasha Joseph Neulinger discusses the experience of making "Rewind."
Jan 16, 2020
Banro Corporation in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Banro Corporation serves as a case study for the need to find solutions to protect not only diverse and sensitive eco-systems, but also the lives, dignity, and human rights of people.
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