{"id":91238,"date":"2025-08-25T07:21:36","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T07:21:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=91238"},"modified":"2025-08-25T07:21:36","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T07:21:36","slug":"human-rights-campaign-launched-to-tackle-abuses-in-hospitality-and-supply-chains","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=91238","title":{"rendered":"Human Rights Campaign launched to tackle abuses in hospitality and supply chains"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A new advocacy initiative aimed at strengthening human rights standards within the hospitality sector and its supply chains has been launched in Accra. <\/p>\n

The campaign, unveiled at the M\u00f6venpick Ambassador Hotel, seeks to address long-standing concerns around labour exploitation, unsafe working conditions, and unethical sourcing practices in the industry.<\/p>\n

Delivering the welcome address, General Manager of M\u00f6venpick Ambassador Hotel, Isaac Okpoti Adjei, Esq., underscored the urgency of \u201cspotting and addressing human rights risks in hospitality and supply chains.\u201d <\/p>\n

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He emphasised that behind the elegance and efficiency of hotels and supply networks often lie hidden vulnerabilities, including forced and child labour, unfair wages, unsafe conditions, and environmental harm.<\/p>\n

Mr Adjei noted that spotting such risks begins with vigilance and awareness, adding that abuses can occur not only in global supply chains but also locally. <\/p>\n

He called for robust due diligence, supplier assessments, transparent audits, and the use of digital traceability and anonymous reporting tools to uncover hidden violations.<\/p>\n

He stressed that identifying abuses is not enough without action, urging stakeholders to enforce fair labour standards, embed human rights obligations in contracts, and provide training to staff and suppliers. <\/p>\n

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He also highlighted the importance of partnerships with NGOs, labour organisations, and government agencies to strengthen accountability.<\/p>\n

\u201cAddressing human rights risks is not only a moral imperative but also a business one,\u201d Mr Adjei said. \u201cGuests and consumers increasingly demand transparency, ethical sourcing, and sustainability. Businesses that safeguard human dignity earn not just compliance but also trust, loyalty, and long-term success.\u201d<\/p>\n

The campaign launch brought together policymakers, civil society representatives, legal practitioners, and traditional leaders. <\/p>\n

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It is expected to serve as a platform for stronger advocacy and practical reforms to ensure the hospitality industry and other sectors, upholds justice, dignity, and respect, alongside comfort and luxury.<\/p>\n

The campaign is an initiative of the M\u00f6venpick Ambassador Hotel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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