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ETI statement on sourcing from Myanmar

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  • 1 September 2021
  • ETI position statement
Subject(s)
Myanmar
Burma
ETI Statement on Sourcing From Myanmar
Language(s)
English

ETI is calling on businesses to reassess their presence in Myanmar as a matter of urgency, ensuring that such an assessment is based on the application of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs), is widely informed by relevant stakeholders and in particular, includes dialogue with the IWFM and the Myanmar Labour Alliance.

Further detail in the position paper, above.

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  • Blog series: Protecting workers in conflict-affected or high-risk areas

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