Resources in 'Digital Rights'

Monday, December 13, 2021

Shareholders Press Facebook for Governance Changes

In the News
Facebook is facing more calls from shareholders to address harm on its platforms and overall governance as the company, now known as Meta Platforms Inc., FB +2.30% responds to pressure from lawmakers and others.
Monday, December 13, 2021

Meta-Facebook Once Again Cited for Risk Oversight Failures by its Shareholders

Press Release
The slate of eight shareholder proposals illustrates mounting concerns among investors regarding Meta’s business model and governance structure and the risks they present for users, customers, investors, and the public interest. NEW YORK, NY, MONDAY, DECEMBER 13TH, 2021 – A group of institutional...
Image of Facebook with thumbs down
Friday, October 8, 2021

Global investors sign letters calling for better digital rights

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The Investor Alliance for Human Rights sent letters to 26 companies—including Facebook, Google, Alibaba and Microsoft—urging them to publicly disclose their human rights commitments, give users control over their data and account for harms from algorithms and targeted advertising. The group of 77...
Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Global Funds Representing Nearly US$6T Call for Due Diligence in ICT Sector to Prevent Infringement of Users' Digital Rights

Blog
Concerns over user privacy and freedom of expression prompt investor letter to 26 ICT companies benchmarked in the 2020 Ranking Digital Rights Index. NEW YORK, NY, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5TH, 2021 – A group of global investors engaging the information and communication technology (ICT) sector on human...
Digital Head
Wednesday, September 9, 2020

New Investor Briefing Highlights Significant Social and Governance Risks at Palantir

Blog
As Palantir files S-1 with SEC in bid for listing on NYSE, fresh concerns emerge regarding contracts with government agencies with a record of human rights abuse. NEW YORK, NY, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH, 2020 – The Investor Alliance for Human Rights is today publishing a risk briefing on Palantir...
Monday, July 15, 2019

Reimagining Amazon’s sustainability agenda

Blog
Same-day delivery reimagined customer service. What if the retail giant reimagined its commitment to human rights? Blog post by Sarah Zoen, Senior Policy Advisor with Oxfam America's Private Sector Department. Co-written with Diana Kearney, an advocacy advisor at Oxfam America, and Paloma Muñoz...
Amazon AGM
Thursday, April 25, 2019

Shareholders to Present Human Rights Proposals at Amazon Annual Meeting

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Human/civil rights, gender pay equity and plans to curb GHG emissions among a group of nine proposals highlighting widespread environmental and social risks investors believe endanger shareholder value over the long term. A group of socially responsible investors, many of which are members of the...
Amazon's logo on a dark, reflective surface
Thursday, November 1, 2018

Report: Conflict Gold Reaching US Company Supply Chains

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Gold mined from conflict areas in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is reaching the supply chains of major US companies and finding its way into consumer products, according to an NGO report. The report by The Sentry – an initiative of NGO Enough Project and human rights charity Not On Our Watch...
Thursday, July 26, 2018

Investors Warn Corporations of Human Rights Risks Related to "Zero Tolerance" Immigration Policies

In the News
Investor Alliance for Human Rights issues guidance to help companies avoid human rights violations related to immigrant detention and family separation. NEW YORK, NY, THURSDAY, JULY 26 TH, 2018 – As tonight’s 6pm deadline for reuniting families separated as a result of the administration’s “zero...
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