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Central Asia cotton harvest

The Boycott of Uzbek Cotton Is Over

The Boycott of Uzbek Cotton Is Over

By Catherine Putz
After a dozen years, the Cotton Campaign has finally announced the end of its pledge, signed by 331 brands and retailers, to boycott Uzbek cotton on account of forced labor.

Uzbekistan Seeks Lifting of Cotton Boycott

Uzbekistan Seeks Lifting of Cotton Boycott

By Catherine Putz
Tashkent continues to push for the move, touting recent progress.
Uzbekistan Making Progress to Phase Out Forced Cotton Labor, Report Says

Uzbekistan Making Progress to Phase Out Forced Cotton Labor, Report Says

By Catherine Putz
Forced labor remains a reality in Uzbekistan, but the ILO and others are encouraged by the government's progress.

World Bank and ILO Whitewash One of the World’s Most Brutal Regimes

World Bank and ILO Whitewash One of the World’s Most Brutal Regimes

By Kristian Lasslett
The ILO’s fieldwork was undertaken hand-in-glove with Uzbek state minders, undermining its veracity.

Forced Fashion: Made in the USA with Uzbek Cotton?

Forced Fashion: Made in the USA with Uzbek Cotton?

By Ben Dalton
Despite progress, forced labor still lurks in the supply chains of major U.S. retailers

Forced Labor Remains Endemic in Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan

Forced Labor Remains Endemic in Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan

By Catherine Putz
The two countries were downgraded in the U.S. State Department's annual Trafficking in Persons report.

What’s the Verdict on Forced Labor in Uzbekistan’s Cotton Harvest?

What’s the Verdict on Forced Labor in Uzbekistan’s Cotton Harvest?

By Catherine Putz
The risks of forced labor are real, but people tend to keep silent.
Forced Labor Persists in Uzbek Cotton Harvest

Forced Labor Persists in Uzbek Cotton Harvest

By Catherine Putz
Tashkent continues to coerce citizens into picking cotton, and harass human rights activists making not of it.

It’s 2010 in Central Asia, Again

It’s 2010 in Central Asia, Again

By Catherine Putz
The Internet, cotton, bus stops and a flash from the past feature in this week’s recommended reads.

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