Archiv Beiträge: English 2016

Conclusions of the Global Campaign on the UNHRC 2nd Session of the “Open-ended intergovernmental working group on transnational corporations and other business enterprises with respect to human rights” (OEIGWG) concluding on 28th October 2016 PRESS RELEASE from Dismantle Corporate Power, Geneva, 28 October 2016 In the context of the Second Session of the Open Ended … weiterlesen

http://www.euractiv.com/section/development-policy/opinion/mon-dear-dutch-presidency-we-need-effective-law-on-conflict-minerals/ In an open letter to the Dutch Presidency of the Council of the European Union, and the 28 member states, some 126 NGOs call for tighter regulation of conflict minerals, including Amnesty International and Global Witness. Global Witness, Amnesty International and another 124 NGOs have signed the open letter below – please see the … weiterlesen

Die Lage für die kleinen und mittelgroßen Bauern in Kolumbien hat sich sehr verschlechtert. Viele „campesinos“ und „indígenas“ streiken auf den Landstraßen in ganz Kolumbien, weil die Regierung Ihre Versprechen vom letzten Streik nicht erfüllt hat. Gleichzeitig hat die Bauern Organisation „Dignidad Agropecuaria“ mit der Unterstützung von anderen sozialen Organisationen und Gewerkschaften angefangen Unterschriften für … weiterlesen

Civil society organisations in America and Europe condemn the murder of Berta Cáceres, Lenca indigenous leader and human rights defender March 4, 2016. The signatory networks and organisations who support the defence of human rights in Honduras, condemn the murder of Lenca indigenous leader Berta Cáceres, coordinator of the Civic Council of Grassroots and Indigenous … weiterlesen