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UNGA Approves List of Businesses in Israeli Settlements
January 03, 2017
Patrick Goodenough reports that the UN General Assembly has approved funding for an agent of the UN Human Rights Council to compile a database of businesses operating in settlements in Israeli "occupied" territories claimed by Palestinians.
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SDG Advocates Seek Bolstered Corporate Contributions
January 03, 2017
A set of studies and surveys from advocates of the UN's comprehensive Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) signals activist and UN pressure on companies to contribute to the fulfillment of the SDG agenda and to establish "networks for collaboration" on sustainability throughout their corporate operations.
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UK Law Society Issues Latest BHR Guidance
January 03, 2017
The Law Society of England and Wales has released new guidance for solicitors in the UK on how to integrate the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (BHR), along with other BHR-related policies and legislation, into their firm's operations and their legal advice to corporate clients.
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EU Adviser Proposes BHR Treaty Focus on Disclosure
January 02, 2017
In a recent opinion piece, European Commission policy adviser Dr. Gosia Pearson writes that the negotiation of a global, binding UN treaty on business and human rights (BHR) should focus on bridging gaps internationally between national laws and regulations, including through corporate reporting requirements.
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Switzerland Produces BHR Action Plan
January 02, 2017
The Swiss Federal Council has published a national action plan for implementing the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (BHR), including provisions such as the promotion of the BHR agenda abroad and increasing avenues through which alleged victims of BHR violations by Swiss companies can seek remedies.
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