The present report, submitted pursuant to General Assembly resolution 72/149, outlines the current context with respect to the problem of violence against women migrant workers. It provides information on the …
G20 Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting 2019 Ministerial Declaration
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What’s changed in Qatar since the ILO dropped its case?
“The International Labour Organisation (ILO) dropped its case against Qatar nearly two years ago, following an agreement to a three-year technical cooperation and pledges for further reform. We are now at …
UN: 2021 declared International Year for the Elimination of Child Labour
The UN General Assembly has urged the international community to step up efforts to eradicate forced labour and child labour, and declared 2021 as the Year for the Elimination of …
Revised draft of proposed binding treaty on business & human rights
“[This version is based on recommendations from the 4th session of the Intergovt. Working Group and informal consultations with relevant stakeholders. It will serve as the basis for negotiations during …
United Nations Global Forum on Business and Human Rights
“Time to Act: Governments as catalysts for business respect for human rights” Geneva, Switzerland
Fast Retailing teams up with UN Women to empower female workers across supply chain
“Fast Retailing Co., the parent company of Japanese casual brand Uniqlo, has signed a global partnership with UN Women to promote women’s rights and empowerment in the apparel industry. The …
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All Roads Lead to Rome: Strengthening Domestic Prosecutions of Businesses through the Inclusion of Corporate Liability in the Rome Statute
“Although “business” might not be the first word that springs to mind when thinking of widespread atrocities committed in conflict and post-conflict situations, the involvement of corporate actors in such …