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Uzbekistan cotton industry

Cotton Campaign Urges Uzbekistan to Investigate Harassment of Activists

Cotton Campaign Urges Uzbekistan to Investigate Harassment of Activists

By Catherine Putz
In April, noted Uzbek human rights activist Umida Niyazova and a journalist were harassed by two men as they planned to tour Fergana and speak to farmers.

Labor Rights Violations Persist in Uzbekistan

Labor Rights Violations Persist in Uzbekistan

By Lynn Schweisfurth
Cotton producer Indorama Agro silences workers speaking out against rights violations while development banks fail to ensure compliance.
Acute Shortage of Cotton Pickers Results in Coercion by Officials

Acute Shortage of Cotton Pickers Results in Coercion by Officials

By Lynn Schweisfurth
The Uzbek Forum's findings from monitoring the 2023 cotton harvest point at some instances of forced labor when voluntary workers were scarce. 

An Economist vs. Uzbekistan’s Silk Industry: Whose Facts Matter?

An Economist vs. Uzbekistan’s Silk Industry: Whose Facts Matter?

By Umida Niyazova
A coming court verdict on the admissibility of independently verified information could have lasting negative implications for labor rights reporting in Uzbekistan.

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.

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Eliminating Forced Labor in Uzbekistan’s Cotton Sector – A Work Still in Progress

Eliminating Forced Labor in Uzbekistan’s Cotton Sector – A Work Still in Progress

By Umida Niyazova
Uzbekistan has made enormous progress in eliminating forced labor, but has yet to fully eradicate it.

Assessing Corporate Integrity in Uzbekistan’s Cotton Clusters

Assessing Corporate Integrity in Uzbekistan’s Cotton Clusters

By Catherine Putz
The landmark privatization scheme took cotton out of the government’s direct hands and placed it in private “clusters” -- but not without significant risks.
Beyond the Pledge: Is It Time to Lift the Boycott of Uzbek Cotton?

Beyond the Pledge: Is It Time to Lift the Boycott of Uzbek Cotton?

By Catherine Putz
Activists stress that there is a pathway beyond the pledge, but it's a long road to full reform of the Uzbek cotton sector.

Cotton and Corporate Responsibility: Fighting Forced Labor in Xinjiang and Uzbekistan

Cotton and Corporate Responsibility: Fighting Forced Labor in Xinjiang and Uzbekistan

By Catherine Putz
There are considerable differences with regard to forced labor in Uzbekistan and Xinjiang, but there is an underlying corporate responsibility to not engage in human rights abuses.

Umida Niyazova on Forced Labor in Uzbekistan

Umida Niyazova on Forced Labor in Uzbekistan

By Catherine Putz
Despite progress, forced labor remains a reality in Uzbekistan.

Jonas Astrup on Reforming Uzbekistan's Cotton Industry

Jonas Astrup on Reforming Uzbekistan's Cotton Industry

By Catherine Putz
As Uzbekistan makes progress on ending forced labor, Tashkent is open about the remaining challenges.
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.

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