Nestlé, Colgate or Kellogg’s, among companies that could use “sustainable” palm oil from child exploitation
Distributor Wilmar, singled out for human rights abusesSeveral companies have confirmed that they are available in Wilmar and IndonesiaThere are children forced to work and women exploited and discriminated against Suspicions of child exploitation after everyday products of large companies. Image: Getty Nestlé, Colgate-Palmolive, Kellogg’s, Procter & Gamble, Unilever, Elevance, Reckitt Benckiser, AFAMSA and ADM are the nine international companies identified in Amnesty International’s latest report for using palm oil allegedly extracted by child exploitation in Indonesia. Their products are for everyday use. Among those made with palm oil are Magnum ice cream, Colgate toothpaste, Dove cosmetics, Knorr soup, KitKat chocolate, Pantene shampoo, Ariel soap, and pre-cooked Pot Noodle Asian-style food. In the investigation, the NGO tried to discover in which cases the companies used palm oil distributed by Wilmar -distributor indicated several times by illegal labor practices- and although it did not obtain a response on specific products, it did confirm that they are supplied with it and in Indonesia.“Something is not right when nine companies that had a combined income of 325,000 million dollars in 2015 cannot take measures to address the heinous treatment that people who work in the production of palm oil receive, which also earn a misery”, Amnesty International says in the report entitled The big palm oil scandal: labor abuse behind the big brands.Wilmar is the world’s largest producer of palm oil. Based in Singapore, it is obtained from several plantations between its own and those of its subsidiaries located in Indonesia and also through its suppliers in Kalimantan and Sumatra. According to the NGO, the producer uses forced labor and even child exploitation.Seema Joshi, responsible for Business and Human Rights, recognizes that from theory to practice, respect for human rights is lost along the way. In 2004, the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil was created, an organism to prevent labor abuse in this sector but it does not seem to be very useful, according to the NGO, which ensures that three of the five palm growers it investigated in Indonesia are certified by that agency (in which there are eight of the nine companies investigated) as producers of sustainable palm oil. “The consumer public will want to know what products are related to abuse and what items are not. Despite submitting such terrible abuses to the consideration of the activities of an important supplier, companies have maintained a very hermetic attitude in relation to what Concrete products are affected, “notes Joshi.
(embed) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI7es73vC4s (/ embed) Youtube Video Meanwhile, on the shelves of supermarkets many of the brands indicated in this report point in the packaging of their products that palm oil is sustainable. Meghna Abraham is the principal investigator of the origin of palm oil: “Business giants such as Colgate, Nestlé and Unilever assure the consumer that their products use ‘sustainable palm oil’, but our conclusions reveal that palm oil is far from the palm oil produced using child labor and forced labor is not sustainable, the abuses discovered in Wilmar palm oil production activities are not isolated incidents but systemic events and a predictable consequence of business practice of Wilmar. “During the investigation, the NGO monitored the origin of the palm oil used by the nine major food and household products companies indicated: seven confirmed buying the product from Wilmar’s activity but only Kellogg’s and Reckitt Benckiser agreed to collaborate ( in the future) in identifying the specific products made with that oil. Colgate-Palmolive, Reckitt Benckiser, Nestlé, ADM, Elevance, AFAMSA, and Kellogg’s confirmed that their oil is supplied directly from researched plantations; Unilever and Procter & Gamble confirmed that the palm oil they use also comes from Indonesia and Wilmar but they did not specify the refineries in which they are supplied. “Since they are supplied from Indonesia and Amnesty International located palm oil from the plantations that it investigated in 11 of the 15 Wilmar refineries, it is very likely that its supply will come from at least one or several of these refineries.” Women, children, exploitation and threatsAmong the human rights violated, Wilmar’s practices go through exploitation of children between 8 and 14 years working in their plantations and those of their subsidiaries that work without security, with toxic products and that in nullified their right to education by not being able to go to school. One of the cases known to Amnesty International is that of a 14-year-old boy who had to stop going to school because his father fell ill and had to get to work transporting palm fruits to help him achieve his goals. His brothers, aged 12 and 10, go to the plantation after class.Women are also violated their rights with forced labor, discrimination, low wages, exploitation under threat of not charging or charging less (they can earn only $ 2.50 a day).Lack of safety (special work equipment) and exposure to toxic substances is common among workers in this sector; Paraquat is a chemical that is still used in plantations despite its prohibition by both the European Union and Wilmar.
The footballer and his brother Roberto were detained on March 7 and already have a 21-day confinement in the Paraguayan capital. accused of possession of false passports but also of other alleged crimes that have not transpired. During this time, he has added a new ‘title’ to his record and that is that the team he competed in took the organized soccer tournament in his prison. The 10 scored five goals and six assists in a game that ended 11-2 in his favor.Kaká and Ronaldinho coincided for years in the Brazilian team and played together the World Cups of Korea and Japan 2002, in which they proclaimed themselves champions, and Germany 2006, where they were eliminated by Zidane’s France in the quarterfinals. Ricardo Kaká, Ronaldinho’s former partner in the Brazilian team with whom he was world champion in 2002, lamented the situation that the former Barcelona player is living now, imprisoned in Paraguay for using a false passport from this same country.“It is all very sad. I do not have much information to discuss the situation in detail, but for someone who, like us, lived with him and has a good friendship with Ronaldinho, it is very sad to see him in this situation, “assured the Real Madrid midfielder.Ronaldinho turned 40 on March 21, locked in an Asunción prison. His partner in the canarinha wished him something that has always characterized him, that kept his smile. “I hope to continue seeing him smile, play soccer and have fun,” he said.
LATEST STORIES DepEd’s Taal challenge: 30K students displaced Dave Chappelle donates P1 million to Taal relief operations BOCAUE, Bulacan—The finish may not have been world-class. But the skill? Definitely there.ADVERTISEMENT China population now over 1.4 billion as birthrate falls Winfrey details her decision to withdraw from Simmons film In fight vs corruption, Duterte now points to Ayala, MVP companies as ‘big fish’ Don’t miss out on the latest news and information. Pontejos actually finished with the same output as Russia’s Alexandra Stolyar with 14 points, but the Filipina had the better time finishing her run in 41.86 seconds, close to eight seconds faster than her Russian rival.Croatia’s top gunner Marin Hrvoje was the best men’s finisher as he wound up with the bronze after scoring 11 points. Maksim Dybivskii of Russia missed out on a podium finish with eight points.Sports Related Videospowered by AdSparcRead Next Carpio hits red carpet treatment for China Coast Guard PLAY LIST 02:14Carpio hits red carpet treatment for China Coast Guard02:56NCRPO pledges to donate P3.5 million to victims of Taal eruption00:56Heavy rain brings some relief in Australia02:37Calm moments allow Taal folks some respite03:23Negosyo sa Tagaytay City, bagsak sa pag-aalboroto ng Bulkang Taal01:13Christian Standhardinger wins PBA Best Player award
Perlas Pilipinas sharpshooter Janine Pontejos showed the country belongs on basketball’s world stage when she ruled the Shootout side event of the Fiba 3×3 World Cup Shootout on Tuesday at Philippine Arena.Cheered on by a sizeable crowd, the Centro Escolar University standout did not disappoint—besting the tournament’s best in both the men’s and women’s divisions.FEATURED STORIESSPORTSGinebra beats Meralco again to capture PBA Governors’ Cup titleSPORTSAfter winning title, time for LA Tenorio to give back to Batangas folkSPORTSTim Cone, Ginebra set their sights on elusive All-Filipino crownPontejos, who nailed five triples in a loss to Spain early in the competition, continued to sizzle, scoring 14 points in an incredible performance highlighted by eight straight makes.“The support has been incredible,” said Pontejos in Filipino. “We did not win any game in the tournament so I was really motivated. I wanted to show that we Filipinos will continue to fight even though we’re always the underdogs.” MOST READ Lights inside SMX hall flicker as Duterte rants vs Ayala, Pangilinan anew PH rowers take gold in China Steam emission over Taal’s main crater ‘steady’ for past 24 hours Volcano watch: Island fissures steaming, lake water receding Jury of 7 men, 5 women selected for Weinstein rape trial View comments
Several ranks attached to the Technical Services Unit (TSU) of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) are alleging victimisation at the hands of senior officers.Misconduct, bribery and unfair treatment feature greatly among the list of complaints detailed to Guyana Times by the ranks.It was revealed that “honest Officers” who wish to carry out their daily duties are being unfairly punished for insignificant things, such as “a late haircut”.One rank who spoke with this publication explained that a head of department questioned why his “facial hair was so long”, and after explaining that he would have breakouts on his face from shaving with a cheaper razor, he was slapped with a charge, and later given civvies, drills and other strenuous tasks as a form of punishment.It is also alleged that only on set of ranks are being sent on duties in the interior locations, while the others are seconded in Georgetown.“Only one set of them does go. They does pay the officers that have the responsibility of assigning those duties”, the frustrated rank stated.Additionally, the rank who spoke with the Guyana Times revealed that several ranks of the Unit are not reporting for duty on a regular basis, but yet are paid their full monthly salaries.“In the TSU section, we have Police men that only come to work pay week, collect their money, and don’t come to work for the rest of the month. Those that are supposed to be reprimanding them are not doing so”, one rank stated.Another rank complained of being further victimised by divisional officers who seemingly have been transferred into the unit to make “our lives miserable”.“The President, during his campaign, had said that officers who are involved in corruption will not be transferred to other divisions, but that’s exactly what has been happening; and now, because they have stress on their heads, (they are) taking it out on the Police Constables that work under them,” one rank has contended.The TSU ranks are calling on the Public Security Minister to launch an urgent investigation into these complaints.“I’m a young Police officer who intend to do this (policing) for the rest of my life; and if this is the condition that people have to work under, I’m hoping that the President and the ministers and whoever have to make this their concern intervene and let this stop as early as possible, so that people that want to be honest Police could do so,” one rank has declared.
A 38-year-old man of West Ruimveldt, Georgetown and a 20-year-old of Campbellville Housing Scheme, Georgetown, who attempted to evade law enforcement were on Thursday nabbed after the motor car in which they wereThe gun and ammunition found after the car crashedtravelling crashed into a utility pole.Based on reports received, a mobile patrol was in the Charlestown area when they observed the suspicious movement of a motor car bearing registration number PWW 149 and it was being driven by a “known character”, while another man was seated in the back seat .As the patrol approached the vehicle in the vicinity of Russell and Howes Streets, Charlestown, the Police ranks signalled the driver to stop, but instead heThe mangled car after the accidentaccelerated and subsequently crashed into a utility pole on Link Street.The occupants were ordered to exit the vehicle during which the driver dropped a firearm, which was immediately retrieved and found to be a .38 Smith and Wesson Revolver with a live round in its chamber. As such, both men were arrested and are being grilled at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
By Energeticcity.ca staff The value of construction in Fort St. John continues to run well ahead of last year’s pace.The March numbers from City Hall show 12 construction permits were issued in March, with a total value of $1.56 million. – Advertisement -That brings the 2010 total to 35 permits, worth a total of $10.7 million, which easily outdistances the 2009 first-quarter total of 23 permits, worth $1.4 million.The City brought in $36,000 in revenue from the March permits, bringing the City’s 2010 take to nearly $69,000.
0Shares0000AFC Leopards head coach Robert Matano (left) and his assistant Tom Juma during their GOtv Shield match against Bidco United at the Thika sub County Stadium on July 27, 2017.Photo/TIMOTHY OLOBULUNAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 6- Goalkeeper Ian Otieno was forced to pull Allan Katterega off head coach Robert Matano as the winger protested his substitution in AFC Leopards’ 1-0 loss at the hands of Bandari at the Afraha Stadium in Nakuru on Sunday.Katterega, who was making a return to action after almost two months out with injury, had been brought on as an early second half substitute in place of Samuel Ndung’u but was later subbed again in the 88th minute for Andrew Tololwa. The Ugandan walked straight to Matano and assistant coach Tom Juma seemingly to ask why he had been hauled off yet had put in the hard yards as AFC struggled to get back from a goal down with Matano signaling him to go seat.He stuck to the spot but substitute keeper Otieno pulled him away with the scene threatening to turn ugly.AFC Leopards had come into the match with hopes of scaling up the standings especially after picking a point from their last two games, but were stunned with Abdallah Hassan hitting the back of the net with a 44th minute goal.Against the run of play, the winger picked up the ball on the right before calmly slotting past Gabriel Andika in the Ingwe goal.AFC had the best of chances in the match and as early as the seventh minute, they should have gotten into the lead. From a floated ball on the left, Alex Kitenge picked up at the far post but his shot at goal was blocked for a corner.At the quarter hour mark, the Burundian forward had another chance with a shot from the edge of the box on the weaker left foot but it went wide.Ingwe continued to pound and Wilson Obungu in the Bandari goal was kept busy. In the 32nd minute he did well to punch away a shot from Victor Majid while 10 minutes from then, he made a superb flying save to deny Duncan Otieno from a freekick.In the second half, AFC continued to pound with Bandari shot-stopper Wilson Obungu pulling great saves to deny Duncan Otieno from another freekick and a close range effort from Aziz Okaka.0Shares0000(Visited 1 times, 1 visits today)
The victorious Letterkenny Gaels team after their terrific win.Letterkenny Gaels U-14 Camogie squad claimed the Donegal U-14 Shield with a comprehensive win over Four Masters in Tir Conaill Park tonight (FRI).The first half opened with points from Caoimhe Doherty and Eimear Quinn before goals from Eimear and Aoife Doherty.The half time score was 3.06 – 0.00 in favour of the visitors. The Glebe girls opened the second half with very impressive play from Anna McHugh and Clodagh Sweeney in midfield.Eimear Ui Baoghil put in a fine display of blocking and tackling at half forward and more goals came from Ornaith Ui Fhearghail and Eimear Ui Baoghil. In the end the Gaels girls ran out convincing winners.The full Gaels squad were all outstanding on the night showing outstanding Camogie skills and great determination.They demonstrated team work, support and communication across the pitch. It was a great team display and reward for all the hard work in training with coach Ann Marie Gibbons and Aideen Quinn for her continued development of Camogie within the club.The shield was presented by Donegal Camogie Treasurer, Shirley Doherty to joint Letterkenny Gaels captains Caoimhe Doherty & Eimear Quinn. Squad members – Caoimhe Doherty, Zoe Lynch, Hannah Kilfeather, Eimear Ui Baoghil, Helen Johnston, Aoife Doherty, Eimear Quinn, Ciara Murray, Clodagh Sweeney, Anna McHugh, Ornaith Ui Fhearghail, Mary Tease.DELIGHT AS LETTERKENNY GAELS U14 GIRLS LIFT CAMOGIE SHIELD was last modified: July 24th, 2015 by StephenShare this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)
Son ban confirmed as Tottenham fail with appeal to overturn red card 3 N’Golo Kante’s career Where Ancelotti ranks with every Premier League boss for trophies won Kante’s performances for Chelsea have been widely lauded by the public, the press, and his fellow professionals. he was named Player of the Year by both the PFA and FWA in 2016/17, and won Chelsea’s Player of the Year prize the following campaign.He has been an ever-present throughout Chelsea’s unbeaten start to this Premier League campaign, scoring the Blues’ first goal of the season in their opening day defeat of Huddersfield. Every time Ally McCoist lost it on air in 2019, including funny XI reactions Ronaldo warned Lukaku how hard scoring goals in Serie A would be before Inter move RANKED Top nine Premier League free transfers of the decade REVEALED Marina Granovskaia, the Chelsea director, said: “We are delighted N’Golo has signed a new contract and sees his long-term future with Chelsea. When he arrived, we knew we had signed a special player but he has astounded everybody with his tireless and unselfish displays. getty Which teams do the best on Boxing Day in the Premier League era? MONEY “Off the pitch, he remains a dedicated professional and a humble human being despite the fact he is a world champion and a two-time Premier League winner. We now look forward to five more years with N’Golo at the heart of the Chelsea midfield.”Kante started his career with Boulogne, before moving to Caen in 2013 then on to Leicester two years later. He established himself as one of the world’s best midfielders while helping the Foxes to that most miraculous of Premier League titles in 2015/16. Kante was part of Leicester’s historic title-winning side no dice 3 Kante has won two major honours since moving to Chelsea 
Oxlade-Chamberlain suffers another setback as Klopp confirms serious injury REVEALED REPLY Berahino hits back at b******t Johnson criticism – ‘I was in a dark place at Stoke’ shining Kante in action against international team-mate Paul Pogba last month Premier League Team of the Season so far, including Liverpool and Leicester stars BEST OF 2011/12: Boulogne – 1 app / 0 goals2012/13: Boulogne – 39 apps / 4 goals2013/14: Caen – 43 apps / 3 goals2014/15: Caen – 39 apps / 3 goals2015/16: Leicester – 40 apps / 1 goal2016/17: Chelsea – 41 apps / 2 goals2017/18: Chelsea – 48 apps / 1 goal2018/19 (to date): Chelsea – 16 apps / 1 goal He helped the west Londoners win the Premier League under Antonio Conte in his debut season at Stamford Bridge, before adding an FA Cup to his trophy haul last term.‘N’Golo Kante has today extended his stay at Stamford Bridge by signing a new five-year contract,” a Chelsea statement read.The 27-year-old added: “I’m happy to extend my time with Chelsea. It has been two beautiful years and I wish for more to come.“Since I came, I completely improved as a player, challenged myself and got some awards I never thought about.” ADVICE Latest Football News N’Golo Kante has signed a new five-year contract with Chelsea, the Premier League club has announced.Kante, the France midfielder, joined the Blues in the summer of 2016 after winning the Premier League with Leicester and he’s been a key player for the Blues since. huge blow Forbes list reveals how much Mayweather, Ronaldo and Messi earned this decade 3 The Paris-born midfielder made his France debut in 2016, and has gone on to win 36 caps for his country since then. He helped them finish runners-up at Euro 2016 before claiming World Cup success earlier this year.
A BURGLAR who admitted raids on homes in Co Donegal has been released on bail, despite objections from Gardai.Michael Ward, 24, of no fixed abode and originally from Dublin, had been jailed for 15 months yesterday.He had 67 previous convictions and was the subject of 20 arrest warrants during an extensive criminal career. He had earlier pleaded guilty to possession of the proceeds from one burglar and intending to commit a second burglary. He was armed with a knife and a screwdriver at the time he was caught on March 4 this year in Buncrana.His brother Thomas, 19, who was already in custody, admitted his role in a crime spree in the town on the same date. He will be sentenced in June.Yesterday afternoon however solicitor Patsy Gallagher applied for bail for Michael Ward.He said Ward’s mother was prepared to put up an independent €1,500 surety; and his client was willing to pay bail of €1,000.Inspector David Murphy and Garda Michael Hooks raised objections to the granting of bail.Garda Hooks, whose work with other officers had led to the detention of the Ward brothers, outlined the fact that 20 bench warrants had been issued in the past for Michael Ward.However the solicitor said the judge had already agreed to allow a bail application – so that Ward can appeal against his prison sentence – and that the bail money had been raised.Judge Paul Kelly rose from the bench to consider the case; returning later to say that whilst he could refuse bail, he was granting it in the case.He warned Ward’s mother that a failure by his son to appear before the court on July 16 would lead to the loss of the surety.Ward was freed on bail to stay at an address in Buncrana.Our earlier court report on the Ward brothers is here:https://www.donegaldaily.com/2013/05/27/serial-burglar-brothers-went-on-48-hour-crime-spree-court-hears/BURGLAR GRANTED BAIL, DESPITE GARDA OBJECTIONS was last modified: May 28th, 2013 by BrendaShare this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window) Tags:buncranaBURGLAR GRANTED BAILDESPITE GARDA OBJECTIONSWard