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North Korean defector, human rights activist shares story
29 Mar 2024 00:50 GMT
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — In El Paso, it’s not an uncommon story to hear about people crossing an international border seeking better opportunities.
The University of Texas at El Paso’s College of Business brought Yeonmi Park to speak about her experience …
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Over 1,500 killed in Haiti this year as gangs recruit children, violate human rights, UN says
28 Mar 2024 20:19 GMT
… exacerbating an already dire human rights situation, especially on children … steal from residents, local businesses, and humanitarian actors.
“ … in accordance with international human rights law and standards. … 1,880 homes and businesses since January 2023, …
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EU governments back human rights and environmental due diligence law for supply chains
28 Mar 2024 17:55 GMT
… prove compliance with environmental and human rights standards within their supply … demonstrate they are adhering to human rights and environmental protection across … United Nations’ Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the OECD Guidelines for …
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NewsClick case: RSF, human rights lawyers urge European Union to sanction four Delhi Police officers
28 Mar 2024 14:18 GMT
… of international criminal and human rights lawyers.
The organisations … “to address serious human rights violations in third countries … prohibit dealings with human rights abusers wherever they may … received money from American businessman Neville Roy Singham, …
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3 ways SME owners can cultivate a culture of human rights in their businesses
28 Mar 2024 13:39 GMT
… be disguised. “A business committed to human rights will inevitably gain a … UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights calls for businesses to make a … the human-rights impact of your business. The UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights …
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Sustainable redistribution of land remains crucial to human rights in South Africa
28 Mar 2024 11:12 GMT
… of South Africans having commemorated Human Rights Day, it is pertinent that … start or scale up a business thus creating more jobs or … rights is not only a human rights issue, but it also … At the heart of it, human rights is about restoring dignity.
Importance …
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Hong Kong’s Article 23 law: legal experts argue axing national security prisoners’ early release does not violate human rights
28 Mar 2024 08:49 GMT
“The new rules are not punitive measures, as they neither increase additional penalties nor constitute illegal custody,” she wrote in an op-ed for a local newspaper published on Wednesday.
On Monday, inmate Adam Ma Chun-man, known as the “second-generation …
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Supporting Business Implementation of the UNGC Women’s Empowerment Principles
28 Mar 2024 19:02 GMT
… plans integrated throughout the business.
To guide businesses on empowering women and … percent, indicating increased efforts by businesses to promote gender equality. However … interested in better understanding the human rights landscape and gender equality as …
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Celebrity meets Business meets Politics for Global Citizen NOW summit
28 Mar 2024 14:21 GMT
… the diverse group of political, business and philanthropic leaders Global Citizen … , United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, for the event.
“I have …
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Human rights: How to make your business compliant
27 Mar 2024 21:43 GMT
… of human rights is so important that many businesses are now employing human rights managers … of human rights is so important that many businesses are now employing human rights managers …