World Bank's vision of the changing nature of work clashes with the feminist community, civil society, trade unions and international organisations.
Rights
Rights
Commentary
World Bank and IMF Annual Meetings marred by clampdown on People’s Global Conference
Clampdown on civil society leaves stain on this year’s Annual Meetings, as global civic space is increasingly under threat
Rights
News
Civil society calls for more protection of human rights defenders in development as IFC publishes position
Defenders in Development Campaign welcomes IFC’s position on retaliation against human rights defenders in development but call for more specific actions
Rights
News
World Bank dispute arbitration mechanism publishes proposed rule changes
The World Bank-funded International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes has published its proposed changes to its rules for resolving disputes between states and foreign investors, with ongoing consultation.
Rights
News
Workers unite after IFC fails to comply with its labour standard
Malaysian workers certify union of choice despite efforts of IFC-backed company.
Rights
News
World Bank releases revised ESF Guidance Notes for Borrowers
Despite improvements, notes still contain gaps in key areas including human rights and climate action
Rights
News
World Bank investment in Paraguayan cattle industry linked to human rights violations and environmental harm
Report links IFC to environmental harm and human rights violations resulting from cattle industry expansion in Paraguay.
Knowledge
Analysis
Pro-business agenda drives World Bank’s report on the future of work
As the World Bank publishes a report calling for labour market deregulation, global trade unions fight back.
Gender
News
#MeToo arrives at World Bank as it publishes Gender-Based Violence Action Plan
World Bank publishes GBV Action Plan for developing-country projects, while internal sexual harassment cases from 1980s are brought to World Bank Ombudsman.
Rights
News
AIMM: Will IFC hit rights-based development target?
CSOs call on IFC to ensure new AIMM development impact framework includes human rights-based methodology and applies to entire portfolio.
