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 […]
To all ANROEV Members, We are pleased to announce that the call for applications for this year’s small grants for victims’ rights groups and support organizations is now open. We encourage you to submit your applications addressing the important issues outlined below and to meet the requirements specified in the attached documents. The small grant […]
