Weekly Update: Business & Human Rights Resource Centre - 9 Apr 2008
CLICK THIS LINK FOR ALL TOP STORIES added past 7 days / Principales noticias / Articles de premier plan:
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Categories/Topstories?date=2008/04/09
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* John Ruggie selected as Guggenheim Fellow 2008: Work will focus on "Governing multinationals: the case of human rights"
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/683782
* "Bringing together business and human rights" - interview with Mike Posner of Human Rights First, by Sharon Hom of Human Rights in China
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/836836
* Roots co-founder says he is relieved not to have US Olympic team contract, given China human rights concerns
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/906144
* Nigeria: Niger Delta youth group sues Chevron, ExxonMobil, Nigeria Agip, NNPC, Shell, Total over gas flaring, in Nigerian court
- Economist article on failure to meet gas flaring deadline
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/636248
* HP names top-tier suppliers - some flout its code, but campaigners praise disclosure
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/661757
* Ethiopia: 11 companies commit to taking steps to fight AIDS within 100 days
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/442059
* Christine Bader on business & human rights, work of UN Special Representative John Ruggie
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/653066
* Another KBR employee alleges rape by colleague in Iraq
- Includes company response
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/474407
* ArmorGroup calls for US regulation of private military contractors
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/769427
* Impact of WTO rules on business' ability to fulfill human rights responsibilities, & state duty to protect - submission by Susan Aaronson to John Ruggie
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/529382
* China: Allegations of labour abuses at factory supplying adidas, including discrimination against men, flawed union election
- Includes comments by adidas
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/188750
* Dem. Rep. of Congo: Threats against human rights defenders investigating killings at Kilwa for possible claims against Anvil Mining
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/127897
* Google helps UN refugee agency highlight refugee crises in Iraq, Chad, Colombia, Darfur & neighbouring countries
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/317264
* "Where is the evidence that 'philanthrocapitalism' works?"
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/394251
* US military charges contractor over assault in Iraq - could be test case for accountability of private military companies
- Commentary questions why this particular case was chosen
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/138314
* Business & Human Rights Resource Centre is recruiting interns for London office - deadline 6 May 2008
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Aboutus/Internships
* Español: Perú: Vecinos del complejo metalúrgico de Doe Run recibirán diagnósticos médicos integrales
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/545864
* Español: México: Denuncias de trabajadores y de presidente Calderón sobre "malos tratos" en Dasan Confección son rechazadas por la empresa
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/238092
* Español: España: Un estudio apunta a los sectores farmacéutico y asegurador como los más sensibles respecto a la igualdad de género
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/218646
* Perú: Opositores a la minería en Piura son acusados ante fiscalía, ellos denuncian "escenario de represión"
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/968592
* Español: España: Caja Navarra, Grupo Vips, DKV Seguros, Microsoft son premiadas por promover la integración social de personas desfavorecidas
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/739779
* Español: HP da a conocer la lista de sus principales proveedores
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/580128
* Français : HP dévoile le nom de ses fournisseurs les plus importants par souci de transparence
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/452544
* Français : Rép. Dém. du Congo : Défenseurs des droits de l'homme empêchés de rencontrer les victimes du massacre de Kilwa - Anvil Mining avait été accusé d'avoir fourni du soutien logistique aux militaires congolais
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/890652
* Français : France : Renault reconnu coupable de discrimination raciale
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/169165
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