Results found: 550
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Denmark: Actions on health
Partnership for Responsible Garments Production in Bangladesh The Guiding Principles have proved to be an excellent instrument in rallying stakeholders for joint action. Using the Guiding Principles as the basis for a new Partnership for Responsible...
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Denmark: Actions on forced labour & trafficking
Increasing the use of labour and social clauses in public contracts Part of the foundation of the Danish labour market model is that work performed in Denmark must be performed on Danish pay and working conditions. In this, the authorities hold an...
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Denmark: Actions on core labour rights (incl. freedom of association)
Partnership for Responsible Garments Production in Bangladesh The Guiding Principles have proved to be an excellent instrument in rallying stakeholders for joint action. Using the Guiding Principles as the basis for a new Partnership for Responsible...
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Denmark: Actions on conflict zones
The Danish development assistance (Danida) in conflict areas The Danish development assistance (Danida) generally contributes to the promotion of human rights in conflict areas. In conflict areas it is often difficult to work closely with the host...
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Denmark: Actions on migrant workers
Increasing the use of labour and social clauses in public contracts Part of the foundation of the Danish labour market model is that work performed in Denmark must be performed on Danish pay and working conditions. In this, the authorities hold an...
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Denmark: Other actions
Depending on the specific activity of the company and the location of its operation, different rules on environmental impact analysis applies. Furthermore, potential social and environmental impact is duly investigated in the pre-licencing hearing...
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Denmark: Has your govt. adopted a National Action Plan on business & human rights?
Yes, the Danish Government has developed a National Action Plan for the implementation of the UNGP on Business and Human Rights. The NAP was published in March 2014: [link] The NAP has been developed by the Ministry of Business and Growth and the...
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Denmark: Does your National Action Plan reference intl. human rights standards & was it developed in consultation with affected stakeholders?
The National Action Plan makes reference to the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises from May 2011, UN Guiding Principles from June 2011 and the renewed EU Strategy 2011–14 for Corporate Social Responsibility. Furthermore it also makes...
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Denmark: Access to remedy: What actions has your govt. taken to improve judicial or administrative remedies?
Extraterritorial legislation To further engage in the issue of extraterritorial legislation, the Danish Government has planned the following initiative: At national level the Government will put together an inter-ministerial working group which will...
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Denmark: Access to remedy: What actions has your govt. taken to improve non-judicial remedies?
Access to non-judicial remedy As a result of the adoption of the UN Guiding Principles for Business and Human Rights and to accommodate the right to access to non-judicial remedy, the Danish Government has established a mediation and complaints...
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Denmark: Access to remedy: Has your govt. taken steps to enhance accountability of companies for human rights impacts abroad?
Companies operating abroad In co-operation with the Danish Business Authority, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs offers annual CSR workshops for Danish companies and their local partners at embassies around the world, from Mexico in the west to Indonesia...
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Denmark: What factors impede your govt.'s ability to take action on business & human rights?
Significant factor: Political limitations imposed by foreign governments or multilateral institutions Minor factors: Lack of resources for enforcement, monitoring and prosecution Opposition or lack of consensus within government Oppositon by economic...
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Denmark: What support would your govt. welcome to advance its business & human rights actions?
Ensure greater coordination among UNGP initiatives internationally. Often different international organisations and initiatives refer to different governmental departments nationally. This makes it very difficult for civil servants working with the...
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Ecuador
The government of Ecuador has not yet responded to the questionnaire. We continue to welcome its response - please contact [email protected]
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Egypt
The government of Egypt has not yet responded to the questionnaire. We continue to welcome its response - please contact [email protected]
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El Salvador
Note: Separate responses were submitted by several government entities. Each entity's response is clearly marked under each question. This response was originally submitted in Spanish. Unofficial English translation provided by Business & Human...
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El Salvador: What successful business & human rights actions has your govt. taken?
Consumer Protection Agency: Regarding the protection of the rights of consumers: Approval of the Medicines Act, which seeks to ensure the institutional framework that would ensure the accessibility, registration, quality, availability, efficiency and...
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El Salvador: What govt. department is responsible for business & human rights?
Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARN): responsible for the protection of the environment and the rights of the population in this area. The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, which regulates and ensures that companies comply...
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El Salvador: Has your govt. undertaken new business & human rights actions since the UN Guiding Principles?
Types of company impacts prioritised: Land rights and displacement Housing Tax avoidance Women's rights Impacts on children, including child labour Indigenous groups and/or ethnic & racial minorities Other: Right to political participation
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El Salvador: Actions on land rights & displacement
The environmental courts were created in 2014.