Uzbekistan: Forced Labor Widespread in Cotton Harvest

Email Uzbek authorities have increased the use of forced labor by adults and older children in the cotton sector during the past year. The move was apparently made to shift the burden away from younger children in response to public scrutiny and international pressure. (Berlin) – Uzbek authorities have increased the use of forced labor by adults and older children in the cotton sector during the past year, Human Rights Watch said today. The move was apparently made to shift the burden away from younger children in response to public scrutiny and international pressure. read more

Read complete article

~	US sanctions on Iranian hackers highlight growing concern about the Islamic Republic’s cyberwarriors

~	Defence policy update focuses on quantum technology’s role in making Canada safe

~	Solving teacher shortages depends on coming together around shared aspirations for children

~	Will New Zealand’s school phone ban work? Let’s see what it does for students’ curiosity

~	CAR: Former President François Bozizé must face trial for crimes against humanity

~	Saudi Arabia: Woman jailed for 11 years for online expression supporting women’s rights

~	Azerbaijan: Human rights and climate justice advocate arrested ahead of COP29

~	Gaza protests: UN rights chief flags ‘disproportionate’ police action on US campuses

~	The Law against Fascism that perpetuates authoritarianism in Venezuela

~	Scotland’s government fell apart in a week – here’s what happened