Why are people boycotting Apple's new iPhone 16?

We join the debate now that the protests against the iPhone 16 are demanding responsibility for mining exploitation.

Protests and boycotts surrounding the launch of the iPhone 16 took center stage, as thousands of people gathered outside Apple stores around the world, from London to Tokyo. Activists chant slogans such as “A child died in Congo for your iPhone,” highlighting the exploitation associated with mineral mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This episode explores how young consumers are pushing for change and responsibility from Apple. We discuss the intersection of technology, human rights and the values that drive today’s young generation. As we unpack these protests, we challenge our audience to consider the ethical implications of their purchasing decisions and the role of corporations in global injustices.

Presenter: Anelise Borges

Guests:
Tariq Raouf – writer and activist
Maurice Carney – director of Friends of Congo
Nicholas Muirhead – reporter and producer
Roshan Dadoo – Coordinator of the South African BDS (Boycott Divestment and Sanctions) Coalition.