Some of our IOB colleagues co-wrote an open letter expressing their views on the pressing issue of …
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The University of Antwerp was set, on 31st March, to solemnly name one of its historic auditoriums …
In December 2020, the United Nations General Assemblee adopted a resolution on the “Promotion of inclusive and …
Dans un article récent pour le Journal of Peasant Studies, Fergus Simpson et Sara Geenen expliquent pourquoi les actions violentes des Batwa ne devaient pas du tout surprendre les observateurs.
One year into the pandemic, it has become clear that Covid-19 disproportionally affects vulnerable groups such as …
Social upgrading is about improving working conditions and workers’ rights. Apart from that, it also considers enabling rights, meaning that workers have a voice, can claim their rights, and can collectively organize. How can these rights be achieved?
Social migrant networks play a big role in providing stability and comfort to migrant workers, as well as practical support.
Undocumented or informal workers have rights in Belgium, like any other worker. But often they are unaware of this, or too afraid of deportation to report violations.
Having documents is the key to many other causes of inherent vulnerabilities of migrant workers, such as cultural and language barriers.
Who is to blame in cases of forced labour? We have made a society wherein exploitation is not only possible, but is the best choice for millions of people.
What challenges are migrant workers in Belgium facing? And what does this have to do with globalization?
Can private actors in mineral supply chains be held to account? Our research suggests they can be, if four conditions are met.
