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16 Jun 2011

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International Business Leaders Forum

[PDF] Letter of support for the UN Protect, Respect and Remedy Framework

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The International Business Leaders Forum and other leading companies undersigned, confirm our support of the UN Protect, Respect and Remedy Framework, as advanced by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on the issue of human rights and transnational corporations and other business enterprises, John Ruggie. We recognise that in order to achieve the desired end goal - to respect and uphold human rights - it is incumbent upon us to become aware of, and where necessary act upon, human rights issues within our business activities...As a demonstration of our on-going commitment to advancing the Framework, we the undersigned companies commit to respecting human rights, and exploring ways to effectively implement the Framework. [refers to Goldcorp, Novo Nordisk, Total and BP].