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Article

22 Mar 2013

Author:
Save the Children, UNICEF, UN Global Compact

[PDF] Business Steps Forward to Respect and Support Children’s Rights

[O]ne year since the release of the Children’s Rights and Business Principles...Representatives from the private sector, government, civil society and the UN showcased how these guidelines have been operationalized…and to identify areas for improvement …“…I am confident…we can make real progress towards realising the rights of children…” said Jasmine Whitbread, International CEO of Save the Children…Georg Kell, UN Global Compact Executive Director…[said] “[c]ompanies…are joining together to build a world that is fit for children.” A web-based platform was also launched…to advance business efforts to integrate a child rights perspective into the corporate sustainability agenda…The new platform features key resources and guidance materials, engagement opportunities for business and other stakeholders, and information about events taking place around the world…