Findings of AP dive into abuse of female palm oil workers

Key findings of The Associated Press’ investigation into the treatment of female palm oil workers in Indonesia and Malaysia: — Women on plantations often face sexual abuse, ranging from verbal harassment and threats to rape, and victims rarely speak out. When they do, companies often don’t take action or police charges are either dropped or not filed because it comes down to the accuser’s word against the man’s. Accusations are typically settled…