This week UN Special Representative on Business and Human Rights, Professor John Ruggie of Harvard University, presented his latest report to the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. In the new report, the Special Representative presents his initial plans for operationalizing the "Protect, Respect, Remedy" policy framework that was adopted in 2008 by the Human Rights Council.
In the latest edition of Human Rights Quarterly, Realizing Rights Senior Adviser Scott Jerbi discusses the evolution of the business and human rights debate within the UN system and reflects on where it may be heading in the time ahead:
Extract:
Debates concerning corporate social and environmental responsibilities at
the intergovernmental level have a long and complex history within the
United Nations. The latest chapter in that history is the 2005 creation of an
expert mandate on business and human rights. The mandate is emerging as
the focal point for shaping thinking and potential future action in this field.
This article examines recent developments on the subject of business and
human rights and reflects on possible future actions that could be taken in
this area over the coming years.
Related Links
John Ruggie's report and speech to the Human Rights Council are available at the Business & Human Rights Resource Centre
Webcast of John Ruggie presentation to UN Human Rights Council - June 2nd 2009 [requires REAL Player]
Business and human rights matter more than ever, expert tells UN council - UN News Centre, June 2nd 2009
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