...[The] growth and global reach of the private sector has helped to lift millions of people out of poverty. At the same time, businesses have contributed to social unrest and environmental destruction, maintained exploitative working conditions, and aided repressive governments...This short course, designed for media professionals, explores the relevance of a human rights perspective to coverage of such...issues. The course covers...human rights principles and standards relevant to corporations;...human rights law and regulatory policies; case studies that illuminate key human rights issues, including labor, the environment, and civil liberties; and corporate best practices...Case studies will cover a wide variety of industries, including finance, energy, mining, technology, and retail. Discussion will center on how students might approach these cases as reporters...Instructors: Joanne Bauer, Maha Atal...July 18-19 [2013]