Are Our Cell Phones Made of Conflict Metals?

Human rights campaigners are demanding that technology companies be honest with customers regarding the origin of metals in their products, reports The Ecologist. According to Global Witness, militia groups in the Republic of Congo control most of the mineral trade. The trade includes tin and gold, which is ultimately manufactured in mobile phones. “Consumers have [...]

International News Week of November 10

Bahrain Encourages Female Hires The Labor Ministry of Bahrain is launching a new initiative to encourage the employment of female jobseekers, the Gulf Daily News reports. This initiative is aimed at encouraging private companies to hire more women in all sectors, but particularly as security, receptionists, accountants, cashiers, saleswomen, secretaries, sales supervisors, and teachers in [...]

Retail & Celebrity Charity News October 6

Retailers Begin Price Cuts For Holiday Season KB Toys announced price cuts to under $10 on more than 200 items, including Crayola kits and Fisher-Price preschool toys, as retailers prepare for a slow holiday shopping season. Walmart has also reduced prices on 10 toys to $10, from well-known brands such as Barbie and Hot Wheels. [...]