News
This page highlights stories from our field-based staff and updates from some of our ongoing projects and activities.
Labor Risks in the Philippine Coconut Sector
This week, sustainability issues and prospects in the coconut sector gain the spotlight as the annual Sustainable Coconut Partnership (SCP) roundtable takes place in Manila. DIWA’s Melissa Villanueva sat down with Daryll Delgado, one of DIWA’s Senior Program Directors, to revisit past and ongoing programs in coconut as well as insights gained from her work in other raw commodity sectors.
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IPOWU Meeting: Decent Work in Palm Oil Plantations
Koalisi Buruh Sawit (KBS) and allied unions called on oil palm companies to fulfill the sustainability criteria and reiterated their call for a dedicated Bill on the Protection of Palm Oil Workers (RUPBS) in Indonesia, alongside the need for continued international cooperation and solidarity to tackle systemic issues facing palm oil workers worldwide.
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Training (JAP): Upholding Human Rights in the Supply Chain
このたび 「Dignity in Work for All Japan」 主催により、人権デューデリジェンス（HRDD）の一環として効果的なサプライヤー責任システムの構築に必要となる重要な知識を共有する研修を開催いたします。
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Training (ENG): Upholding Human Rights in the Supply Chain
Join Dignity in Work for All (DIWA) Japan Country Office as we share essential knowledge needed to establish effective Supplier Responsibility Systems as part of…
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Supplier Engagement in the Philippine Coconut Sector
DIWA’s project manager for the FBK Consortium Coconut Project reflects on what we learned, encouraging coconut processors and buyers to use their influence in the supply chain to address real constraints and create space for local solutions.
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Membangun suara pekerja: Sorotan dari Indonesia (Bagian 2 dari 2)
Koalisi Buruh Sawit (KBS), berbasis di Indonesia, merupakan salah satu suara utama dalam mendorong kesetaraan dan martabat yang lebih besar bagi pekerja di industri kelapa sawit.
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Building worker voice: Spotlight on Indonesia (Part 2 of 2)
Koalisi Buruh Sawit (KBS; Palm Oil Labor Coalition, in English), based in Indonesia, is a leading voice in efforts towards greater equity and dignity for workers in the palm oil industry.
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Multistakeholder engagement for Responsible rejuvenation in coconut: Indonesia
The challenges facing the coconut sector are significant—but so is the collective will to address them.
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Step up collaboration to end child labor
Louisse Borela, DIWA’s project manager for the Fund Against Child Labour (FBK) Consortium Coconut Project, shares a few reflections on the complexity of child labor in agriculture, highlighting the need to step up collaboration to tackle root causes together.
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Building worker voice: Spotlight on Indonesia (Part 1 of 2)
May 1, International Workers’ Day, is a celebration of the labor movement and its achievements that benefit society, including limits to working hours, health and…
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Toolkit: Implementing Ethical Standards in the In-Country Recruitment of Migrant Workers in Thailand
The Toolkit on Implementing Ethical Standards in the In-Country Recruitment of Migrant Workers in Thailand was developed to improve protections for workers through the implementation…
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ชุดสื่อเรียนรู้: การนำมาตรฐานทางจริยธรรมมาใช้ในการสรรหาแรงงานข้ามชาติภายในประเทศไทย
ชุดเครื่องมือนี้ ถูกจัดทำขึ้นเพื่อช่วยนายจ้างการนำมาตรฐานทางจริยธรรมไปใช้ในการจัดหาแรงงานข้ามชาติภายในประเทศไทย
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日本における企業組織のための倫理的採用入門
本プライマーの内倫理的採用の枠組みや国際基準の整理、日本および主要送出国の規制の概要日本企業における好事例の紹介と、実務に役立つ 「EPP実装の7要素」
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Primer on Ethical Recruitment in Japan
The Primer provides an overview of ethical recruitment frameworks and international standards, with reference to Japanese and migrant-sending country regulations as well as practical guidance for companies drawn from DIWA’s Seven Elements for Implementing the Employer Pays Principle.
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The Conflict Prevention platform (CPP)
Co-developed with the Bio Community Initiative in Malaysia
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Reducing Financial Barriers to Documenting Filipino Children in Sabah
Co-developed with Advocates for Non-Discrimination & Access to Knowledge (ANAK)
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Wage Theft to Job Theft: The Prevailing Exploitation of Bangladeshi Migrants in Malaysia
Co-developed with the North South Initiative in Malaysia
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In-Country Recruitment of Foreign Migrant Workers and Risks of Forced Labour and Human Trafficking in Thailand
In-country recruitment has been a long-standing practice in Thailand, but the unregulated nature of this recruitment pathway poses significant risks of forced labour and human…
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Recruitment and Employment Experiences of Filipino Migrant Fishers in Taiwan’s Tuna Fishing Sector: An Exploratory Study
Taiwan is one of the world’s five major seafood exporters and the primary flag state of the world’s longline tuna fleets. Recent research by non-governmental…
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Mechanization of Thai Purse Seiners: A Business Case Study to Improve Working and Living Conditions
This case study aims to share insights of the impact of mechanization of a specific fishing vessel type – a medium-to-large sized purse seiner –…
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Labor Risks in the Philippine Coconut Sector
This week, sustainability issues and prospects in the coconut sector gain the spotlight as the annual Sustainable Coconut Partnership (SCP) roundtable takes place in Manila. DIWA’s Melissa Villanueva sat down with Daryll Delgado, one of DIWA’s Senior Program Directors, to revisit past and ongoing programs in coconut as well as insights gained from her work in other raw commodity sectors.
IPOWU Meeting: Decent Work in Palm Oil Plantations
Koalisi Buruh Sawit (KBS) and allied unions called on oil palm companies to fulfill the sustainability criteria and reiterated their call for a dedicated Bill on the Protection of Palm Oil Workers (RUPBS) in Indonesia, alongside the need for continued international cooperation and solidarity to tackle systemic issues facing palm oil workers worldwide.
Training (JAP): Upholding Human Rights in the Supply Chain
このたび 「Dignity in Work for All Japan」 主催により、人権デューデリジェンス（HRDD）の一環として効果的なサプライヤー責任システムの構築に必要となる重要な知識を共有する研修を開催いたします。
Training (ENG): Upholding Human Rights in the Supply Chain
Join Dignity in Work for All (DIWA) Japan Country Office as we share essential knowledge needed to establish effective Supplier Responsibility Systems as part of…
Supplier Engagement in the Philippine Coconut Sector
DIWA’s project manager for the FBK Consortium Coconut Project reflects on what we learned, encouraging coconut processors and buyers to use their influence in the supply chain to address real constraints and create space for local solutions.
Membangun suara pekerja: Sorotan dari Indonesia (Bagian 2 dari 2)
Koalisi Buruh Sawit (KBS), berbasis di Indonesia, merupakan salah satu suara utama dalam mendorong kesetaraan dan martabat yang lebih besar bagi pekerja di industri kelapa sawit.
Building worker voice: Spotlight on Indonesia (Part 2 of 2)
Koalisi Buruh Sawit (KBS; Palm Oil Labor Coalition, in English), based in Indonesia, is a leading voice in efforts towards greater equity and dignity for workers in the palm oil industry.
Multistakeholder engagement for Responsible rejuvenation in coconut: Indonesia
The challenges facing the coconut sector are significant—but so is the collective will to address them.
Step up collaboration to end child labor
Louisse Borela, DIWA’s project manager for the Fund Against Child Labour (FBK) Consortium Coconut Project, shares a few reflections on the complexity of child labor in agriculture, highlighting the need to step up collaboration to tackle root causes together.
Building worker voice: Spotlight on Indonesia (Part 1 of 2)
May 1, International Workers’ Day, is a celebration of the labor movement and its achievements that benefit society, including limits to working hours, health and…
