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“The research report ‘Gold from Children’s hands’ enabled Stop Child Labour to start raising awareness on this issue and to call on the electronics industry to take appropriate action. The report was picked up by several media and is well received among the different stakeholders.”

Thijs van Brussel – Hivos Strategic Communication Advisor

“We are grateful to SOMO for delivering a rich two-day training session. Having interactive sessions throughout the training was particularly useful as they allowed us to dig deeper into cases we are currently working on in Palestine. The depth of knowledge and approachability of the SOMO trainers provides a vital and welcome resource for our work in the future.”

Mona Sabella - Al-Haq Legal Research and Advocacy Officer

“The lecture by SOMO on the role of the private sector in conflict-affected areas was very informative and a great addition to previous topics in the GSSS Summer School ‘Security Governance & Conflict Resolution’. The students were challenged to practice their knowledge during a role-play exercise on doing conflict-sensitive business in Liberia, which was a refreshing addition to the lecture.”

Dr. Martijn Dekker - University of Amsterdam Academic director

“SOMO’s excellent contribution to the development of the International Dialogue’s ‘Brochure on International Standards for Responsible Business in Fragile and Conflict-Affected Environments’, has been highly appreciated by colleagues inside and outside the OECD. SOMO’s conscientious approach to delivery and willingness to work iteratively and to tight deadlines, made them a pleasure to work with.”

Kathryn Nwajiaku-Dahou - OECD Head of International Dialogue on Peacebuilding and Statebuilding Secretariat

“SOMO delivered excellent work on the tightest time schedule. We know to whom we should turn in similar situations.”

Gunhild Ørstavik - ForUM Senior Advisor

“Mining companies put a lot of energy into tax avoidance and tax evasion. The tax workshop by SOMO empowers NGOs working on environmental and social issues to do basic research on this issue and helps to hold mining companies accountable.”

Michael Reckordt - Powershift E.V.

Thanks for your interests and the brilliant work done in support of our campaign. The fact that the report has been acquired by the Italian investigation police and prosecutor, confirms the high quality and standard of its contents and methodology.

 

Giuseppe Ungherese Toxics Campaigner Greenpeace