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G4S Sells Israeli Operations in Face of BHR Pressure
December 19, 2016
The nongovernmental organization Lawyers for Palestinian Human Rights recounts how security company G4S, following a complaint filed with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) alleging that the use of its surveillance and security equipment in Israel violated the business and human rights (BHR) agenda, sold its Israeli entity.
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NGO Launches "Living Wage" Guide for Apparel Companies
December 19, 2016
The nongovernmental organization Fair Wear Foundation has produced a "notebook" providing guidance to garment brands on the steps they must take to ensure their suppliers pay a "living wage" to workers.
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US Issues Action Plan on "Responsible Business Conduct"
December 17, 2016
The Obama Administration has published the first US National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct, which institutionalizes global business and human rights (BHR) standards such as the UN Guiding Principles on BHR in US policy without congressional consideration or approval.
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NGO Pushes for BHR Focus in Kenyan Extractive Sector
December 16, 2016
The Institute for Human Rights and Business has produced a report outlining how the Kenyan government and businesses operating in the country should implement the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (BHR) and other global social and environmental standards to ensure the development of a "sustainable and equitable extractive sector" in Kenya.
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Australia Investigates "Missing" Tax from Energy Companies
December 16, 2016
The Illawarra Mercury reports that the Australian government has announced plans to investigate the tax practices of multinational oil and gas companies, in line with pressure from international bodies and nongovernmental organizations on officials to ensure that energy companies are paying their "fair share" toward the realization of economic, social, and cultural rights.
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