We are pleased to share the selected grantees for the Small Grants for EHS Pilot Projects (2026) and the Small Grants Project for FY 2026, managed by the OSHE Foundation. For the EHS Pilot Projects (2026), the following initiatives have been selected:• ADHAR, India – Breathing Under Risk: Dust Exposure and Water-Sanitation Hazards among Construction […]
Visakhapatnam / Seoul, May 7, 2026 — Communities in India and South Korea marked the sixth anniversary of the devastating LG Vizag Gas Leak with a series of commemorative and advocacy activities, highlighting both remembrance and the continuing struggle for justice, accountability, and long-term support for affected residents. In Visakhapatnam, the LG Polymers Gas Victims […]
6 years later, from tragedy to strength—the struggle isn’t over. On May 7, 2020, a toxic gas leak from LG Polymers in Visakhapatnam claimed lives, injured hundreds, and left lasting health impacts that survivors still face today. Six years on, communities continue to demand justice, accountability, and proper healthcare. On May 7, 2026, victims and […]
On this International Labor Day, the Asian Network for the Rights of Occupational and Environmental Victims (ANROEV) stands in solidarity with millions of working people across Asia who continue to toil under increasingly precarious conditions. Wars of aggression and the relentless plunder of our countries’ resources have deepened poverty and stripped workers of the right […]
Across Asia, workers and victims continue to face unsafe and unjust working conditions. Through collective action, solidarity, and strengthened grassroots initiatives, we can push for meaningful change. ANROEV invites grassroots occupational accident and disease victims’ groups, as well as member organizations supporting these communities, to apply for the Small Grants Program for FY 2026. What […]
The Asia OSH Map Coordinating Team invites ANROEV network members to our upcoming Bi-Monthly Sharing Session on March 31. As we continue to track and document Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) trends across Asia, this session will bring together Sub-Regional Coordinators to share the latest updates, emerging issues, and real cases from the ground. This […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
