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The nine largest insurance groups in the Netherlands (Achmea, Aegon, Allianz, ASR, CZ, Menzis, NN Group, VGZ and Vivat) do not do enough to prevent or tackle serious human rights violations in the cobalt sector….
Three webinars on current events in Palestine
On the eve of the possible annexation of (parts of) the West Bank, we present three related webinars on current developments in the Occupied Palestinian Territories and Israel. On Thursday 4 June, three experts talked…
Complaint against “Dutch” oil company Pluspetrol for violation of OECD guidelines
Oil company in Peruvian oil scandal located in Amsterdam’s mailbox
Complaint against “Dutch” oil company Pluspetrol for violation of OECD guidelines
On 11 March 2020, indigenous leaders from Peru file a complaint against oil company Pluspetrol to the National Contact Point for the OECD guidelines, supported by amongst others SOMO and Oxfam Novib. Originally an Argentinian…
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Dutch banks’ actions on gender
Dutch banks fail to act on gender equality
Dutch banks still have far to go to realise gender equality in both their internal operations and their client and investee relationships. This is the conclusion of a new study SOMO conducted for the Fair…
Make binding regulations for companies to conduct their business with respect for the environment and human rights
CETA is an outdated agreement. Don’t ratify it.
In 2009, negotiations began between the EU and Canada on a “deep and comprehensive” trade agreement that should settle mutual trade barriers. Eleven years later, the result is presented to the Dutch Parliament. The world…
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An introduction for civil society organisations and other stakeholders on the role of business in fragile and conflict-affected settings
Response to new EU directive on Unfair Trading Practices in food supply chains
Oxfam Novib and SOMO together provide their input on the draft law on unfair commercial practices for the agricultural and food supply chain. In addition to an apparently malfunctioning law to prevent late payments, the…
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