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The copper wiring and components powering our modern world carry a hidden human cost. From the mines of Zambia and the DRC to processing plants in China’s Xinjiang region and even the locked-down mining sites of North Korea, vulnerable workers – including children – have been exploited at various stages of copper production.
What began as a local dessert in Dubai quickly spiraled into a global sensation. The Dubai chocolate bar, a pistachio- and knafeh-filled confection created by FIX Dessert Chocolatier, achieved viral fame across TikTok and Instagram in 2023 and 2024. However, behind luxury chocolate products, cocoa sourcing concerns and opaque global supply chain practices still lurk. From small artisan creators in Dubai to multinational chocolate conglomerates, few brands can confidently say their chocolate is free of human rights violations.
Forced labor in manufacturing has become one of the most pressing human rights issues of the past decade. Around the world, tens of millions of people are trapped in factories, workshops, and worksites. The International Labour Organization (ILO) estimates that forced labor generates illegal profits of about USD 150 billion per year, with manufacturing being a significant contributor.