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  • 29 Jul 2011
    Olympic firms warned over sweatshop abuse

    One year before the London 2012 Olympic Games, War on Want has warned that the Games could be tarnished by sponsors' poor human rights records.

  • 18 May 2010
    Governments lobbied over abuse of domestic workers

    Anti-Slavery International is lobbying governments around the world to support a strong global convention on conditions for domestic workers when they meet to discuss the issue next month.

  • 6 Mar 2010
    Outrage as soldier sentenced to prison for opposing war

    A military court has sentenced a former solider, Joe Glenton, to nine months imprisonment for refusing to participate in military action in Afghanistan after he developed a conscientious opposition to the war.

  • 11 Feb 2010
    Ethical Fashion Calendar aims to promote alternatives to consumers

    This week sees the launch of a global Ethical Fashion Calendar to bring together the various events, campaigns and products which seek to take an ethical approach to fashion. It promotes shows, exhibtions and talks around the world.

  • 26 Jan 2010
    Lords vote to reduce protection for religious groups' staff

    Human rights campaigners, trades unions and several religious groups have reacted with dismay to a House of Lords vote allowing religious organisations greater exemptions from anti-discrimination law in matters of employment.

  • 8 Jan 2010
    Trade unionist clergy issue "wake-up call" over bullying

    Bullying of clergy is a major problem in churches across the UK, according to Unite, Britain's biggest trade union. They are calling for a change in the law to give ministers of religion the same employment rights as other workers.

  • 30 Oct 2009
    Workplaces and churches urged not to ignore bisexuals

    A new report about bisexual people in the workplace has triggered debate about wider recognition of bisexuality, leading to calls for churches, workplaces and other institutions not to ignore bisexuals.

  • 11 Sep 2009
    Methodist leaders to back workers' rights at TUC

    The leaders of Britain's Methodist Church will attend the Trades Union Congress (TUC) in Liverpool next week to show solidarity with vulnerable workers and to develop their links with trade unionists.