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Investigation Uncovers Socfin's Violations in Africa and Asia

7/7/2025

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A thorough two-year investigation by the Earthworm Foundation has unveiled troubling truths about Socfin, a tropical plantation giant. Communities in Africa and Asia reported serious issues, including land encroachment, labor violations, and gender-based violence. Alarmingly, 59% of these grievances were validated, prompting civil society groups to demand that Socfin confront these ongoing challenges, despite the company's assertions of improvement.

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Story summary

A thorough two-year investigation by the Earthworm Foundation has unveiled troubling truths about Socfin, a tropical plantation giant. Communities in Africa and Asia reported serious issues, including land encroachment, labor violations, and gender-based violence. Alarmingly, 59% of these grievances were validated, prompting civil society groups to demand that Socfin confront these ongoing challenges, despite the company's assertions of improvement.