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Series Rights and protection of victims in a binding treaty on business and human rights: Proposals from a workers’ and trade union rights perspective
As the intersessional consultations kick off, Ruwan Subasinghe from the International Transport Workers' Federation, Jeff Vogt from Solidarity Center and Paapa Danquah from the International Trade Union Confederation outline what's needed for a binding treaty that ensures justice and accountability for millions of workers in global supply chains.
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Post Hidden risks for migrant workers in conflict zones
Sarah Lince, Senior Program Manager at Verité, explains the critical business imperative of upholding ethical recruitment during conflict
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Series Obstacles, advances and Brazil's position at the UN Binding Treaty negotiations
Melisanda Trentin from Justiça Global and Manoela Roland from Homa reflect on the key issues for the intersessional thematic consultations ahead of the 11th session and highlight the key elements of Brazil's position in negotiations
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Series Translating new impetus into concrete progress: Intersessional consultations on the legally binding instrument on business and human rights
Anaïs Schill from the French National Consultative Commission on Human Rights (CNCDH) on the opportunities on offer in the 2025 intersessional consultations for states and other stakeholders to translate momentum into concrete progress towards the adoption of an ambitious legally binding instrument
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Post These companies are watching you. We're watching them
Surveillance tech solutions make it easier than ever for authoritarian governments, nefarious corporate actors and malicious criminal groups to keep tabs on their critics. Danny Rayman on our efforts to monitor the human rights policies and practices of targeted surveillance companies
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Post The silent victim of war: how businesses contribute to environmental violations in armed conflicts
Respect for human rights and environment must be a core operational principle and not a box-checking exercise. Businesses operating in conflict-affected areas have a choice: uphold international standards, respect human rights and environment or face escalating global scrutiny and legal repercussions.
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Post The U'wa Nation, private sector, and climate crisis: collective rights in the Inter-American system
Juliana Bravo Valencia from EarthRights International analyses the landmark ruling of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights in favour of the the land, cultural and environmental rights of the U'wa Nation.
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Post Race to regression – what Big tech’s ‘masculine’ urge to sideline gender equality means for investors
As the world marks International Women’s Day, Meagan Barrera sounds the alarm on the systemic harm Big Tech is inflicting on gender equality under the guise of innovation.
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Post Public Development Banks must prioritise Indigenous Peoples and communities in climate projects
Overlooking Indigenous Peoples and communities directly impacted by climate change and large-scale projects is not only unethical but also financially and strategically shortsighted. The path to a swift, just energy transition must be grounded in a corporate duty of care for human rights and environmental due diligence; a commitment to free and fair negotiations; and shared prosperity with Indigenous Peoples, frontline communities, and workers - and neglecting this responsibility could lead to social unrest, legal challenges, and financial setbacks.
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Post Three years on: Companies still play a vital role in enabling Russia’s war in Ukraine
Three years into Russia's military aggression in Ukraine, companies continue to play an enabling role in atrocities. Ella Skybenko unpacks inaction by companies and governments and absence of adequate guidance for companies.
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