Author Archives: Zainab

UK government finds Glencore UK violated business guidelines at its oil operation in Chad in the UK NCP conclusion under the OECD guidelines

British government finds Glencore UK violated business guidelines at its oil operation in Chad

“Glencore UK’s failure to conduct proper human rights due diligence has had devastating consequences for communities living near the Badila oil field. While we welcome the NCP’s findings that Glencore UK failed to prevent these harms, it is troubling that the company is not being held accountable for remedying the damage caused. Not only does

Kilwa Massacre 2004 Families

The Kilwa massacre 20 years on: Examining corporate accountability

Survivors of the Kilwa massacre have been waiting two decades for remedy Anniversaries are key moments for reflection, and this month marks a solemn one in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that must not be forgotten – the 20th anniversary of the Kilwa massacre. On October 15, 2004, the Congolese army, with logistical support

Maitre Celine Afrewatch

Our tribute to Maître Céline TSHIZENA TSHINATE from AFREWATCH

The RAID team expresses its deepest condolences to AFREWATCH and the family and friends of Maître Céline TSHIZENA TSHINATE on her sudden passing. We are saddened by the tragic loss of the esteemed and cherished Advocacy Director of our long-term Congolese partner, AFREWATCH, who was also our respected colleague within the coalition Le Congo n’est

RDC : Justice doit être rendue à toutes les victimes des crimes de Glencore Déclaration de Transparency International, RAID et CAJJ

RDC : Justice doit être rendue à toutes les victimes des crimes de Glencore

Déclaration de Transparency International, RAID et CAJJ Trois groupes de lutte contre la corruption et de défense des droits de l’homme ont exhorté le ministère américain de la Justice à payer des indemnités aux anciens employés du secteur de la santé en République démocratique du Congo (RDC) ayant subi un préjudice personnel et financier à

DRC cobalt copper mine worker where workers are paid below the poverty line

DR Congo: Mine workers labouring for the energy transition are trapped in exploitative low wage system

Mining companies gathering at DRC Mining Week should commit to paying a living wage Tens of thousands of cobalt and copper mine workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) labouring for the green energy transition are trapped in an exploitative low wage system which fails to meet their basic needs and keeps them well

RAID DRC Cobalt Mine Worker Uniform

RD Congo : Les travailleurs des mines sont piégés dans un système de bas salaires qui les exploite

Les sociétés minières qui se réunissent à la DRC Mining Week devraient s’engager à verser un salaire de subsistance aux travailleurs des mines Des dizaines de milliers de travailleurs des mines de cobalt et de cuivre en République démocratique du Congo (RDC) qui jouent un rôle important dans la transition énergétique verte sont piégés dans