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Series What can the zero draft Treaty text offer to people negatively affected by business operations?
We can confidently say that the zero draft text reflects and builds upon the UN Guiding Principles, offering tools to strengthen their implementation and addressing acknowledged gaps.
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Series The publication of the "Zero Draft" documents is positive news, but it calls for much further discussion
This draft is a call that all those who have an interest in an economic development that is respectful of people and of the planet cannot miss.
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Series The “Zero Draft” Treaty: Is it Sufficient to Address Corporate Abuses in Conflict-Affected Areas?
The focus on conflict-affected areas in the Treaty is an absolute necessity, considering the sharp rise in conflicts around the globe in the 21st century.
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Series Human rights defenders and corporate accountability– Is there a place for them in a treaty on business & human rights?
The treaty's drafters have a dual interest in making a place for human rights and environmental defenders to ensure its success but also to guarantee its own effectiveness in implementation.
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Series The Zero Draft Legally Binding Instrument on Business and Human Rights: Small Steps along the Irresistible Path to Corporate Accountability
Looking at the zero draft through the lens of how such an instrument can contribute to a green and peaceful future, there are still limitations that must be addressed.
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