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NGOs Endorse Human Rights Principles on Internet Issues in Africa
September 24, 2014
At the recent Internet Governance Forum in Turkey, a group of nongovernmental organizations ("NGOs") developed an "African Declaration on Internet Rights and Freedoms," pressuring countries and businesses to view their policies on net neutrality and internet affordability as potential human rights issues.
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NGO Report Pushes Businesses on Climate Issues
September 24, 2014
Supported by UN climate chief Christiana Figueres, a group of nongovernmental organizations ("NGOs") have published a report placing pressure on businesses around the world to adopt and implement changes in their energy policy to achieve a "net zero emissions society."
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UNGA Adopts Global Governance on Debt Restructuring
September 17, 2014
The UN General Assembly ("UNGA") has adopted a resolution establishing an "international legal framework" that deals with government restructuring of sovereign debt and seeks to prevent "adverse human rights impacts" caused by financial companies attempting to collect this debt.
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WEF Guide Seeks Investments in "Positive Social Impacts"
September 17, 2014
The World Economic Forum ("WEF") has published a guide promoting "impact investing," which calls on for-profit businesses to produce a "transformational positive social impact" in their operations.
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UN Website Presses Businesses on Women's "Empowerment"
September 17, 2014
UN Women has launched a "business hub for gender equality" that uses company "success stories" in empowering women to push for companies around the world to go beyond legal requirements in promoting "gender-responsive" practices.
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