Weekly Update: Business & Human Rights Resource Centre - 9 Jul 2008
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http://www.business-humanrights.org/Categories/Topstories?date=2008/07/09
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* China Labor Watch report alleges serious labour rights abuses at Puma's supplier Surpassing Shoe Co.
- Puma response
- We have invited Surpassing to respond; if we receive a response, we will include it in a future Update
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/999771
* Peru: National coordinator for human rights files complaint against police & Monterrico's Majaz subsidiary for "torture, homicide" of protesters against Majaz mine
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/909462
* UN Special Representative John Ruggie statement on arbitration & transparency to UNCITRAL
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/217326
* Unions, NGOs & companies including adidas, New Balance, Nike, Speedo, Umbro form group to improve respect for labour rights
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/849012
* Equatorial Guinea: BBC Newshour on human rights concerns & oil industry (audio)
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/932194
* Sinopec & CNPC's exploration units in talks to help Sudan exploit oil in Darfur - civilian advocates concerned
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/150343
* Interview with De Beers CEO, highlighting efforts to combat conflict diamonds, poverty in Africa
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/742682
* Former Abu Ghraib inmates sue military contractors CACI and L-3 (formerly Titan) in US court, claiming torture
- CACI responds
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/972748
* "Subsidizing Sweatshops" report says companies supplying US state uniforms source from firms "engaged in serious human rights & labor violations"
- Companies mentioned: Blauer, Bob Barker, Cintas, Eagle Industries, Frechheimer Brothers, Lion Apparel, Propper Intl., Rocky Brand, Williamson Dickie
- We are inviting these companies to respond or provide further comment
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/941557
* China labour contract law - "10 Steps That Brands and Retailers Can Take"
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/433665
* UN Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial killings calls on US Govt. to take steps to avoid unlawful killings by private military & security companies
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/338979
* Export Development Canada to consider human rights impacts before approving transactions - Amnesty says new policy falls short
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/303374
* Forthcoming event: African regional meeting of Publish What You Pay, on revenue transparency in extractive sector - Abuja, 8-10 Sep
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/547253
* Job posting: Deputy Director, Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility - New York
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/981922
* Español: México: Ejidatarios en Chihuahua se movilizan contra "el despojo y la explotación" de Minera Dolores
- respuesta de Minefinders (dueña de Minera Dolores)
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/630924
* Español: Oxfam América presenta informe sobre impactos de la minería en Centroamérica, con un enfoque de derechos humanos
- incluye exhibición fotográfica
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/647232
* Español: Argentina: Minera Alexander Gold se retira de Salta - vecinos habían denunciado contaminación
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/296332
* Español: Guatemala: Declarados inconstitucionales artículos de ley de minería, prohibiendo la contaminación - ONG celebra el fallo
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/330866
* Español: Brasil: Productoras de etanol exportarán a Suecia bajo principios de desarrollo sostenible por 1era. vez
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/256975
* Español: España: Director de fábrica de Holcim declara como imputado por accidente en el que murieron 5 trabajadores
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/818248
* Français : Irak: Le personnel de Blackwater et d'autres compagnies de sécurité pourront désormais être jugés par les tribunaux irakiens
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/669914
* Français : Les grands équipementiers sportifs et les syndicats oeuvrent ensemble pour de meilleures conditions de travail
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/825447
* Français : Total réinvestit au Soudan et prétend contribuer aux droits de l'homme dans la région
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/673657
* Français : Rencontre Régionale Africaine de la coalition Publiez ce que vous payez - Abuja, Nigeria, 8-10 septembre
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/429047
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