Human Rights

Brazilian Chamber Committee Approves Bill on Support for Neurodivergent People at Large Public Events

Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies disability-rights committee has approved a bill amending the Brazilian Inclusion Law to require organisers of large public events to provide accessibility resources and tailored support for neurodivergent attendees. If enacted and further regulated, this will create new compliance expectations for event design, staffing and communication, signalling a broader push for enforceable accessibility standards across major festivals, shows, conferences and other mass gatherings in Brazil.

10 Apr 2026, 15:32camara.leg.brBrazil

EU Gender-Neutral Job Evaluation Toolkit Launched by EIGE and Commission

EIGE and the European Commission have launched an EU-wide gender-neutral job evaluation and classification toolkit to help employers of all sizes design objective, bias-free job evaluation systems and support implementation of the EU Pay Transparency Directive.[^1^](https://eige.europa.eu/gender-mainstreaming/toolkits/gender-neutral-job-evaluation?language_content_entity=en#:~:text=This%20toolkit%20helps%20organisations%20across%20the%20EU%20carry%20out%20gender-neutral%20job%20evaluation%20and%20classification.) For HR, compliance and ESG teams, the toolkit provides an authoritative template for aligning job evaluation and pay structures with Directive (EU) 2023/970, reducing equal-pay litigation risk and shaping how regulators and social partners expect gender-neutral job evaluation to be carried out in practice.[^1^](https://eige.europa.eu/gender-mainstreaming/toolkits/gender-neutral-job-evaluation?language_content_entity=en#:~:text=Reduced%20legal%20risks%20and%20improved%20compliance%20with%20Directive%20(EU)%202023/970%20on%20pay%20transparency)

10 Apr 2026, 13:40eige.europa.euEuropean Union

Brazil Updates Slave Labour 'Dirty List' With 169 New Employers

In April 2026, Brazil’s Ministry of Labour updated its public ‘dirty list’ of employers found to have used slave‑like labour conditions, adding 169 new entries and removing 225 after final administrative decisions, for a total of around 613 listed employers. This enlarges the pool of companies and individuals facing serious ESG and human‑rights scrutiny in Brazil – including high‑profile names such as BYD and Amado Batista – under a 2024 ordinance that ties listing to significant financial, remediation and due‑diligence commitments, raising counterparty and reputational risk for business partners and investors.

10 Apr 2026, 13:17g1.globo.comBrazil

Germany: Economy Ministry Upholds ASTAC Disciplinary Complaint and Orders BAFA to Improve LkSG Complaint Handling

Germany’s Economy Ministry has ordered the regulator (BAFA) to improve LkSG complaint procedures following a successful March 2026 disciplinary challenge by a trade union. This shift toward greater transparency and complainant access signals more rigorous enforcement oversight and increases the likelihood of formal investigations into corporate supply chain practices.

9 Apr 2026, 09:44business-humanrights.orgGermany

Swiss Federal Council Opens Consultation on Federal Act on Sustainable Corporate Governance (LGDE)

Switzerland has launched a public consultation on the draft Federal Act on Sustainable Corporate Governance (LGDE), proposing mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence for very large enterprises. The draft introduces significant compliance risks for in-scope groups, including administrative fines of up to 3% of global turnover and potential exclusion from public procurement for reporting or due diligence failures.

7 Apr 2026, 11:10cms.news.admin.chSwitzerland

UK: Ugandan Farmers Plan London Lawsuit To Halt EACOP Pipeline

Ugandan farmers and activists have initiated a London-based lawsuit against EACOP Ltd to halt the 1,443 km crude oil pipeline ahead of its October 2026 operational target. This case underscores the rising litigation risk for UK-domiciled entities regarding international environmental and human rights impacts, potentially disrupting major fossil fuel infrastructure projects.

6 Apr 2026, 20:23ipsnews.netUnited KingdomUgandaTanzania

OECD Maps Social and Environmental Due Diligence Legislation Across 11 Jurisdictions

The OECD has released a comprehensive mapping of 21 social and environmental due diligence laws across 11 jurisdictions, benchmarking them against international standards. This synthesis provides a critical baseline for companies to align global supply chain compliance and disclosure programs with diverging regional legal requirements.

6 Apr 2026, 19:30oecd.orgGlobal

Netherlands Plans International Responsible Business Conduct Act to Implement CSDDD With Q2 2027 Submission Target

The Dutch government has scheduled the submission of the International Responsible Business Conduct Act for Q2 2027 to transpose the EU CSDDD. This confirms the legislative trajectory for mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence, requiring large firms to align supply chain oversight with upcoming Dutch statutory requirements.

5 Apr 2026, 06:02open.overheid.nlNetherlands

Netherlands Parliament Motion On Plan To Tackle Aggression In Shops Under ILO Violence And Harassment Convention Dossier

The Dutch Parliament has proposed a national plan to combat workplace aggression in the retail sector as part of the ILO C190 ratification process. Retailers should anticipate stricter enforcement of risk assessments (RI&E) and potential new safety standards, particularly for lone workers.

4 Apr 2026, 10:57zoek.officielebekendmakingen.nlNetherlands

Textile Exchange Materials Matter Standard Effective 2026 With Mandatory Certification From 2027

Textile Exchange has finalized its Materials Matter Standard (MMS), consolidating legacy certification schemes into a single framework effective December 2026 and mandatory by end-2027. This shift requires textile manufacturers to align chemical management and sustainability reporting with outcome-based criteria to maintain market access and meet tightening global PFAS compliance expectations.

2 Apr 2026, 09:01textileexchange.orgGlobal

Egypt Labour Ministry Issues Decree Banning Employment of Children Under 15 and Tightening Hazardous Work Rules

Egypt has issued Ministerial Decree No. 50/2026, banning child labour under 15 and imposing strict limits on working hours and hazardous tasks for minors. Companies operating in or sourcing from Egypt must immediately audit recruitment and supply chain practices to mitigate legal and ESG risks related to forced labour and occupational safety.

31 Mar 2026, 19:47english.ahram.org.egEgypt

Germany: Legal Opinion Warns CSDDD Transposition Must Not Weaken Human Rights Protections

A legal opinion warns that Germany's transposition of the CSDDD (due July 2028) must not regress from existing national standards despite narrower EU thresholds. Businesses should anticipate a "gold-plated" German regime maintaining broad scope and strict liability, signaling continued litigation and compliance risk.

29 Mar 2026, 16:57media.business-humanrights.orgGermanyEuropean Union

Texas HHSC Sets 1 May 2026 Deadline For Updated Human Trafficking Signage In Healthcare Facilities

Texas healthcare facilities must display updated human trafficking awareness signage by May 1, 2026, following recent legislative mandates. Operators should ensure immediate updates to facility postings to meet specific size and content requirements, reflecting broader state-level enforcement of labor and sex trafficking reporting standards.

28 Mar 2026, 20:29content.govdelivery.comUnited States

US President Continues National Emergency on Specified Harmful Foreign Activities of the Government of the Russian Federation (H. Doc. 119-143)

The US has extended the national emergency regarding Russian harmful foreign activities through April 15, 2027, preserving the legal basis for current sanctions. This continuation ensures the stability of the existing trade and financial restriction framework, requiring sustained vigilance in sanctions screening and supply chain compliance.

28 Mar 2026, 20:26govinfo.govUnited States

Australia Anti-Slavery Commissioner Urges Stronger Modern Slavery Due Diligence Under EU Forced Labour Rules

The Australian Anti-Slavery Commissioner has warned that the Australia-EU FTA will subject exporters to intensified scrutiny under the EU’s Forced Labour Regulation and CSDDD. Companies must strengthen supply chain due diligence and transparency to mitigate market access risks as global enforcement of forced labour bans expands.

28 Mar 2026, 09:36antislaverycommissioner.gov.auAustraliaEuropean Union

UN CEDAW Adopts Concluding Observations on Czechia's Gender Equality in Employment and Corporate Governance

The UN CEDAW Committee has issued formal recommendations for Czechia to implement mandatory pay-gap audits, binding gender quotas for corporate boards, and stricter labor market enforcement. Companies face increased pressure to align with EU pay transparency standards, with future compliance potentially tied to the acquisition of operating permits and licenses.

28 Mar 2026, 09:00documents-dds-ny.un.orgCzechia

UK Updates Sudan Sanctions Statutory Guidance With Regime Summary

The UK government updated its Sudan sanctions guidance in March 2026, providing a consolidated summary of asset freezes, trade prohibitions, and director disqualifications. Companies with financial or trade links to Sudan should review their due diligence processes to ensure compliance with restrictions on military goods and designated entities.

27 Mar 2026, 08:12gov.ukUnited Kingdom

UK Updates Central African Republic Sanctions Statutory Guidance With Summary of Purposes, Scope and Prohibitions

The UK government updated its Central African Republic sanctions guidance in March 2026 to provide a clearer summary of regime purposes, scope, and prohibitions. Businesses should review this consolidated overview to ensure robust compliance with existing asset freezes and military export restrictions.

27 Mar 2026, 08:11gov.ukUnited Kingdom

UK Updates Nicaragua Sanctions Statutory Guidance

The UK government updated its Nicaragua sanctions guidance in March 2026, clarifying that the regime remains focused exclusively on designated persons and entities. While no trade controls currently apply to goods or services, businesses must maintain robust counterparty screening and asset-freezing protocols to manage financial and reputational risks.

27 Mar 2026, 08:10gov.ukUnited Kingdom

US State Department Publishes 2025 Global Magnitsky Sanctions Annual Report

The US State Department released its 2025 Global Magnitsky report, detailing enforcement actions against 744 designated persons for human rights abuses and corruption. The report highlights the growing use of coordinated international sanctions and visa restrictions, signaling a need for enhanced supply chain transparency and partner due diligence.

27 Mar 2026, 08:06federalregister.govUnited StatesBrazilMyanmar (Burma)HungaryAustraliaCanadaEuropean UnionUnited Kingdom