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NGOs Blame Economic Inequality for Rights Violations
April 01, 2015
A group of nongovernmental organizations ("NGOs") have signed a manifesto blaming "the concentration of wealth and power in the hands of a few" for human rights violations worldwide and calling for redistributive policies to bring about economic equality and "climate justice."
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U.S. State Department Explains NAP Process
March 25, 2015
At a recent forum in Berkeley, California, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Scott Busby argued that the U.S. should respond to the international community's pressure for a national action plan ("NAP") on business and human rights and look for examples from other countries in its NAP development process.
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Letter Calls for U.S. Museum Divestment from Fossil Fuels
March 25, 2015
The Guardian reports that in an effort to fight global warming, a letter from scientists and museum professionals calls on U.S. museums to reject funds from donors whose money comes from oil, gas, and coal initiatives.
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UN Collaborates with China on "Green Finance"
March 25, 2015
The UN Environment Programme and the International Institute for Sustainable Development are working with the Chinese Government on a report that encourages financial institutions in China to take environmental and social factors into account when making investment decisions.
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NGO Pushes BHR Due Diligence in Switzerland
March 23, 2015
The nongovernmental organization the Swiss Coalition for Corporate Justice is launching a popular initiative in Switzerland that would require companies to perform human rights and environmental due diligence throughout their operations.
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