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FSC’s appeal to certified organizations in Myanmar

FSC / Iván Castro
FSC demands all certified organizations in Myanmar to respect human rights and the right to free collective bargaining in in their respective organizations.
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FSC / Iván Castro
January 23, 2024
Category : Integrity and Disputes

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) remains deeply concerned about the deteriorating condition of workers and trade union rights in Myanmar since February 2021. FSC urges all its certificate holders (CHs) and certification bodies in Myanmar to support FSC’s mandate to respect human rights and the right to free collective bargaining as provided within the International Labour Organization (ILO) charter. This is in line with the requirements stated in the FSC Chain of Custody standard.

At their 96th Board Meeting, the FSC International Board of Directors mandated FSC International to send letters to all the FSC-certified CHs in Myanmar recording FSC’s concern about the situation in Myanmar and insisting that CHs respect human rights and the right to free collective bargaining.

To read the letter sent to all the CHs in Myanmar on 8 January 2024, click here.

Read FSC’s earlier statement about its operations in Myanmar here.