The world’s largest technology firms including Dell, Apple, Tesla and Alphabet, have come under fire with human rights activists. A recent lawsuit alleges these companies are knowingly benefiting from children mining cobalt in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This week on #VOAOurVoices, our panel of guests to discuss the feasibility of fighting unlawful child labor practices by corporate giants and, most often, informal work relationships. Terry Collingsworth, attorney and executive director of International Rights Advocates, join hosts Auriane Itangishaka, Ayen Bior and guest co-host Mary Mugawe of VOA Swahili to examine how to protect 73 million African children who work under the age of 15. Also, Mulowa Kajoba, founder and chairperson Galaxy of Universal Potential, a program providing educational opportunities in Democratic Republic of Congo joins the conversation via Skype.
Episodes
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January 10, 2025
Our Voices 702: African fact-checkers combat misinformation
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January 03, 2025
Our Voices 701: Setting a vision for success
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December 27, 2024
Our Voices 651: 2024 in review
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December 20, 2024
Our Voices 650: Africans in the diaspora investing back home
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December 13, 2024
Our Voices 649: The fight against Gender Based Violence
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December 06, 2024
Our Voices 648: Unfair laws foment gender inequality in Africa