The Asian Network for the Rights of Occupational and Environmental Victims (ANROEV) expresses its deepest condolences to the family, loved ones, and co-workers of Kim Chi-yeop, a young semiconductor researcher whose death is linked to excessive work pressure and the denial of rest and care while he was unwell. We stand in solidarity with our […]
The Asian Network for the Rights of Occupational and Environmental Victims (ANROEV) expresses its deepest condolences to the victims, families, and communities affected by the catastrophic fire at the Wang Fuk Court housing estate in Tai Po District, Hong Kong. The incident, which has claimed the lives of over 150 people and left hundreds injured, […]
The Asian Network for the Rights of Occupational and Environmental Victims (ANROEV) expresses its strong support for the series of campaigns and press conferences organized by the Asian Citizens’ Center for Environmental Health (Eco-Health) in the lead-up to the 2025 APEC Summit in Gyeongju, South Korea. Through its initiative themed “APEC = Asia-Pacific Environmental Community: […]
The Asian Network for the Rights of Occupational and Environmental Victims (ANROEV) extends its deepest condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of the victims of three devastating industrial fires that struck Bangladesh and Indonesia. These incidents, which claimed the lives of more than 26 workers and injured many others within just two days, are […]
Laws in captivity: Workers waiting for the enforcement of the social security labor laws in Morbi Table of Contents 1. Introduction to the organization 2. Background – 1. ESI Act 2. Areas covered under the Act in Morbi District 3. PF Act 4. Pay slip 4. Risks of Ceramic Workers 3. Need and Importance of […]
Japan must stop ocean dumping of Fukushima nuclear wastewater. Koreans do not want to eat fish contaminated with radiation. The Pacific Ocean is not Japan’s nuclear waste dump. South Korean activists and environmental advocates gathered in Tokyo on Friday to demand that Japan immediately stop releasing treated Fukushima nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean. The […]
Worker and Community Health & Safety in the Electronics Industry by Mandy Hawes, Sanjiv Pandita & Ted Smith The electronics industry, often seen as environmentally friendly because it lacks smokestacks and has visibly clean ‘cleanrooms,’ hides a darker reality. Behind the shine of smartphones and laptops powered by ever-smaller semiconductor chips, there is a long […]
A landmark win for environmental justice: After more than two decades of struggle, villagers poisoned by toxic waste in Ratchaburi have finally secured compensation—the first time a Thai community has successfully forced a corporate polluter to pay. Villagers in Ratchaburi province will receive 22 million baht in compensation for health and environmental damage caused by […]
Ten years ago, a factory became a tomb. More than 70 workers were killed in the Kentex factory fire — one of the deadliest industrial fires in Philippine history. But this was no accident. It was a preventable incident fueled by neglect, unsafe working conditions, and a system that treats workers’ lives as expendable. The […]
Announcing the ANROEV Small Grant Recipients! We are excited to announce that the selected ANROEV member organizations will receive small grants to support impactful projects focused on occupational safety and health (OSH) rights and justice. These projects will address critical issues affecting: OSH victims and communities affected by waste hazards OSH victims and communities affected […]
