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Webquest voor scholieren tussen de 14-16 jaar

De makeITfair webquest nodigt leerlingen uit om hun eigen mobiele telefoonwinkel te beginnen. Ze wegen hier zelf de problemen die ze in de toeleveringsketen tegenkomen, af tegen de wensen van hun klanten.

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documentaire De verborgen kosten van jouw mobiele telefoon 
Bekijk deze korte film met je klas (jouw docent kan hem gratis aanvragen) en kom meer te weten over de gevolgen van de groeiende mobiele telefoonsector wereldwijd. En die gevolgen zijn niet fraai. Stap in deze wereld en ontdek wat jij kunt doen.

Platinum under our feet

28-01-2010 - Platinum under our feet

New photo booklet gives a strong impression on communities affected by platinum and palladium mining.

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Important improvements at mobile phone charger manufacturer in Shenzhen

17-12-2009 - Important improvements at mobile phone charger manufacturer in Shenzhen

One of every two mobile phones is manufactured in China. In 2008, makeITfair published a report about poor working conditions at factories that mobile phone companies source from. One year later, two of the factories (supplying chargers to Nokia, Motorola, Samsung and LG) have been re-examined. Since makeITfair’s first report was released, important improvements have been experienced by workers, improvements such as the provision of adequate protection gear and health and safety training. However, important issues remain, including excessive working hours and medical tests before hiring.

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30-09-2009 - makeITfair response to Nokia

Nokia published a response to makeITfair in June on its website.

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Fair Phones: It's your call

23-09-2009 - Fair Phones: It's your call

makeITfair releases a new report today that shows that the efforts of European mobile network operators, such as Vodafone and T-Mobile, to improve the social and environmental conditions in the mobile phone supply chain still leaves a lot to desire.

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Legal and illegal blurred on Indonesia's tin island

14-07-2009 - Legal and illegal blurred on Indonesia's tin island

In November 2008 FinnWatch visited Indonesia's tin mining centre, Bangka Island, to update the makeITfair report (2007) on social and environmental consequences of tin mining for consumer electronics. FinnWatch witnessed severe environmental destruction, unregulated mining operations and unacceptable working conditions of artisanal miners.

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'How do we connect?' makeITfair and GoodElectronics Round Table report

14-07-2009 - 'How do we connect?' makeITfair and GoodElectronics Round Table report

The report of the makeITfair and GoodElectronics may 2009 Round Table is now available on-line.

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Philippines’ computer industry doesn't keep promises

06-07-2009 - Philippines’ computer industry doesn't keep promises

New makeITfair report: Labour conditions still miserable

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South African communities speak out: free prior and informed consent!

04-06-2009 - South African communities speak out: free prior and informed consent!

On April 16th and 17th, the Benchmarks Foundation and SOMO organised a meeting in Polokwane, South Africa, where communities around the large platinum mines of Anglo Platinum and others formulated their common demand; “free, prior and informed consent in a fair process and sharing benefits where there is agreement”.

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14-05-2009 - Thousands of consumers call for fair mobile phones

On the occasion of World Telecommunication and Information Society Day on May 17, makeITfair hands over thousands of signatories which will put pressure on mobile phone companies across Europe to pay greater attention to fair labour standards.

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06-05-2009 - makeITfair & GoodElectronics round table for the electronics industry and civil society organisations

Improving Labour Standards in the Global Electronics Industry - Defining Strategies that Work

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13-03-2009 - Playing with Labour Rights

The latest makeITfair report 'Playing with Labour Rights' looks into the working conditions at portable music players and mp3 players manufacturing in China.

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05-03-2009 - Latest update of company responses to the makeITfair List of Principles

In 2007, makeITfair asked the companies to take responsibility for their supply chain and will continue to provide regular updates on the initiatives and actions taken by the electronics companies

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03-03-2009 - ‘Green’ IT? Energy efficiency is just the beginning

makeITfair calls for ‘green’ IT products at CeBIT, the annual trade show for information and telecommunications technology

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24-02-2009 - makeITfair Youth Round Table

The makeITfair Youth Round Table will be held from 13-15 March 2009 in Amsterdam (the Netherlands).

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24-02-2009 - New campaign activities in Finland

makeITfair is entering a new exciting phase in Finland; many activities from April until autumn

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29-01-2009 - Free makeITfair webquest for students

With our specially-designed webquest, makeITfair challenges students to start their own mobile phone shop.

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Electronics industry takes next step towards sustainable metals

18-11-2008 - Electronics industry takes next step towards sustainable metals

This week, the electronics industry shows its commitment to address issues with the mining of their metals, and takes makeITfair’s recommendations one step forward. On November 19th, the electronics industry will organize a ‘Stakeholder Engagement Session’ in Washington D.C.

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18-11-2008 - Breakthrough in GoodElectronics urgent appeal case

Thursday November 13, 2008, a meeting took place in the ongoing negotiations between labour union EEALU, representatives of Hoya Glass Disk (Thailand) and officials of the Thai Ministry of Labour in Lamphun province. This time with a very positive result: an agreement was signed between the labour union and the company.

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Workers silenced while we talk

23-09-2008 - Workers silenced while we talk

New report reveals severe violations of workers’ rights in Asian mobile phone factories

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07-07-2008 - Electronics companies address issues in the mining industry

July 7, 2008 One year into its campaign, makeITfair receives promising commitments from the electronics industry. The campaign urges companies to translate these commitments into concrete actions.

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14-04-2008 - Death threats against human rights defenders in DR Kongo

please take action - Prince Kumwamba human rights defender who has done reserch for makeITfair, and Georges Kapiamba, lawyer and human rights defender, have received several threats, including death threats, related to their human rights work since the evening of 3 April.

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04-03-2008 - IT must become green and fair

Campaigners are protesting at the opening of the ‘GreenIT’ conference at the CeBIT IT fair in Hannover. For Human Rights, Labour Rights and environmental protection in the global IT industry.

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21-02-2008 - Making IT fair in Poland

A research focusing on electronic industry in Poland shows that improvements of working conditions are very much needed.

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19-02-2008 - Electronics giants must take responsibility

Esther de Haan and Tim Steinweg, from Netherlands-based NGO SOMO, take issue with the story published in February about IT companies and metal extraction in Africa

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14-01-2008 - Young consumers are willing to pay more for fair electronics

Market research shows European youth wants companies to produce responsible.

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18-12-2007 - Tin mined in Congo under poor working conditions ends up in laptops, mobile phones and MP3 players

Many tin mines in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are controlled by armed groups. Some of the tin they mine ends up in circuit boards in our mobile phones, laptops and MP3 players.

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04-12-2007 - South Africa's miners union starts safety strike

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa's biggest miners' union launched a one-day national strike on Tuesday to protest against deaths in the country's mines, disrupting operations across the world's top producer of platinum and gold.

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Child labour and human rights abuses behind the latest electronic gadgets

27-11-2007 - Child labour and human rights abuses behind the latest electronic gadgets

makeITfair reveals: Electronics brands do nothing to improve conditions related to the metals they use.

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22-11-2007 - EU targets governments over electronic waste rules

Several European Union countries have failed to turn the bloc's rules on electronic waste into national law and now face legal action from Brussels, the European Commission said on Wednesday.

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Nairobi e-waste dump threatens lives of hundreds of children

14-11-2007 - Nairobi e-waste dump threatens lives of hundreds of children

The Nairobi slum where 12-year-old Priscilla grew up abuts one of Africa's largest dumpsites. Now her blood is charged with lead, as electronic waste from the world over piles up unchecked.

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