Political Geography: Global Focus / Topic: Labor Rights

Author:: Joey White
Publication Date:: 01-2017
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Centre on Human Rights in Conflict
Abstract:: Are you guilty for contributing to the infringement of someone’s most basic labor rights? This certainly isn’t a question that pops into our head on a regular basis, but unfortunately in most cases the answer will be yes. The use of fair labor practice is not typically the first thing we think of when making purchases, but conscious consumer action can play a key role in promoting labor rights around the world.
Topic:: Human Rights, Science and Technology, Labor Issues, and Labor Rights
Political Geography:: Global Focus

Author:: Melissa Rary
Publication Date:: 05-2017
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Center on Human Rights Education, University of Denver
Abstract:: As COHRE wraps up the academic year in the coming weeks, the Center’s focus on labor rights is coming to an end, despite the vast range of important topics left to be discussed. We cannot touch on every aspect of labor rights, though it is important that the international community remain vigilant in advocating for increased respect of labor rights, particularly as we enter into an uncertain age of technological advancement and a changing climate. With this blog, I aim to shed some light on labor issues in relation to climate change, a topic often left out of academic discourse. Population increase and decreasing availability of shared resources including water and land are exacerbated by the indisputable climactic changes the earth is facing. Climate change will also affect respect for labor rights in significant ways, and if the international community is aware of these vulnerabilities, adaptation and mitigation mechanisms can be more effective in addressing the issues.
Topic:: Climate Change, Environment, Human Rights, and Labor Rights
Political Geography:: Global Focus

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