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Article

17 Jun 2011

Author:
Intl. Federation for Human Rights

UN Human Rights Council adopts Guiding Principles on business conduct, yet victims still waiting for effective remedies

“FIDH welcomes the creation of a working group, which mandate is focused on the dissemination and implementation of the Guiding Principles, but regrets that it fails to sufficiently address victims dire need to access effective remedies”, says Souhayr Belhassen, FIDH President...FIDH calls on the Council to show leadership on this crucial issue and to ensure the working group can effectively address obstacles encountered in business-related abuses...FIDH calls on both governments and companies to commit, in good faith, to implement – in an effective and transparent manner- the “Protect, Respect, Remedy” Framework.