Date:

27 Jan 2025

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Article

The ecofeminist network Women Engage for a Common Future (WECF) has published its perspective on the need for binding treaty on business and human rights.

Date:

23 Jan 2025

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Article

The international alliance of Catholic social justice organisations CIDSE has published its conclusions on the 10th session of the Intergovernmental Working Group on transnational corporations and other business enterprises with respect to human rights (OEIGWG). CIDSE generally welcomes the approach of the new chair, including the participation of legal experts. The alliance urges the EU to engage more substantially in the future.

Date:

21 Dec 2024

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Article

Dismantle Corporate Power reports that UN negotiations to regulate transnational corporations advanced firmly despite the presence of corporate lobbies. The 10th session of Binding Treaty talks in Geneva focused on ensuring corporate accountability for human rights violations. Civil society, spearheaded by the Global Campaign to Dismantle Corporate Power, made significant strides in pushing for a Treaty that prioritises human rights over corporate influence.

Date:

20 Dec 2024

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Article

In the morning, states and the Chair Rapporteur met for a private informal consultation to prepare the recommendations of the Chair and conclusions of the Working Group. In the afternoon, the Chair closed the 10th session of the Open-Ended Intergovernmental Working Group with adoption by consensus of the draft report, recommendations and conclusions.

Date:

19 Dec 2024

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Article

The morning session on the fourth day of the 10th session of the Open-Ended Intergovernmental Working Group began with continued state-led negotiations on Article 8 - Legal Liability, followed by comments from civil society organisations and other interested parties, and discussions on Article 9 – Jurisdiction. In the afternoon, states finished discussing Article 9, and then reviewed Article 10 - Statute of limitations and Article 11- Applicable law.

Date:

18 Dec 2024

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Article

The third day of the 10th session of the Open-Ended Intergovernmental Working Group began with the continuation of state-led negotiations on Article 6 – Prevention, followed by comments from CSOs. In the afternoon, the discussion focused on Article 7 – Access to remedy, and briefly touched upon Article 8 - Legal Liability.

Date:

17 Dec 2024

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Article

Date:

17 Dec 2024

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Article

The morning session of the second day of the 10th session of the Open-Ended Intergovernmental Working Group began with civil society and non-governmental organisations sharing their comments on Article 4 - Rights of Victims. In the afternoon, discussions covered Article 5 - Protection of Victims and states started negotiations on Article 6 - Prevention.

Date:

16 Dec 2024

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Article

The first day of the 10th session of the Open-Ended Intergovernmental Working Group started today in Geneva with the opening statements by States and CSOs. Discussion then started on Article 4 - Rights of Victims.

Date:

16 Dec 2024

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Article

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13 Dec 2024

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Article

Date:

12 Dec 2024

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Article

FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights) calls for a strong, legally binding UN treaty to address corporate human rights abuses as negotiations approach their 10th session. FIDH emphasises the need for transparency, accountability, and meaningful engagement to close gaps in human rights protection and corporate accountability.

Date:

11 Dec 2024

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Article

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6 Dec 2024

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Article

Date:

30 Nov 2024

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Article

Date:

30 Oct 2024

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Article

The Permanent Mission of Ecuador, representing the IGWG Chair-Rapporteur, confirmed that the 10th session on the binding treaty would proceed from 10-20 December 2024, after considering civil society concerns about the schedule change.

Date:

24 Sep 2024

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Article

Date:

21 Jul 2024

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Article

After a decade of stalled negotiations, the UN’s efforts toward a binding treaty on business and human rights gained renewed impetus. Ecuador’s proposal, unanimously adopted by the Human Rights Council, challenges states to prioritise corporate accountability, bridging gaps in treaty scope, liability, and jurisdiction amidst civil society's demands.