172. China: New report on forced labor in cotton harvest   New report on forced labor in cotton harvest: German government should urgently pass a supply chain law Companies in the sector are unable to ensure that they don't profit from forced  

173. Ethiopia is also trying to silence critics from Germany   … human rights activist living in Germany are listed on a 42-page index.  

174. International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (November 25)   Stephen Harper, the Canadian Prime Minister, should finally assign a national commission of inquiry to clarify the extent of crimes against Indigenous women in his country. This was demanded by the  

175. Further limitation of religious freedom in Vietnam expected   The Society for Threatened Peoples (STP) fears that a new law will lead to further restrictions of religious freedom in Vietnam.  

176. Russia: Appeal to Foreign Minister Steinmeier   The Society for Threatened Peoples (STP) sent an appeal to Federal Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier, asking him not to undermine the sanctions imposed on Russia by allowing the Russian  

177. International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples (August 9): 10 years after the adoption of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples   On the occasion of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples (August 9), the Society for Threatened Peoples (STP) makes a critical assessment: by now, many countries have recognized the  

178. 180+ Orgs Demand Apparel Brands End Complicity in Uyghur Forced Labour   … scheme.    • Note: Taking the actions listed above does not preclude brands from sourcing…  

179. Criticism against guest country of the Hannover Messe – India tries to silence environmental and minority organizations   The Society for Threatened Peoples (STP) criticizes the Indian government's measures against dedicated environmental organizations and minority rights associations. In India, this year's guest  

180. Delegation of Amazon Indians at the World Climate Change Conference in Paris   The Society for Threatened Peoples (STP) demands that a group of representatives of indigenous peoples must be heard at the climate summit in Paris. As they are adept environmentalists, they should