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NGO Criticizes Dutch CSR Measures as Insufficient
March 20, 2015
The European Coalition for Corporate Justice has criticized the Dutch Government's corporate social responsibility ("CSR") agreements with companies as insufficient and has called, instead, for legislation mandating "due diligence or risk liability" on high-risk industries.
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Employers NGO Promotes Spread of NAPs
March 19, 2015
At a recent conference, a representative from the International Organisation of Employers called upon governments around the world to develop a national action plan ("NAP") to implement the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and to provide access to remedy for alleged human rights violations.
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Lithuania Submits BHR National Action Plan to UN
March 19, 2015
The Government of Lithuania has submitted to a UN Working Group on business and human rights ("BHR") issues a national action plan for implementing the UN Guiding Principles on BHR.
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Guardian Launches Fossil Fuel Divestment Campaign
March 19, 2015
In an article announcing the launch of The Guardian's campaign for global divestment in fossil fuel-related assets, the paper's editor-in-chief Alan Rusbridger calls for the Gates Foundation and the Wellcome Trust to drop their investments in the extraction of oil, gas, and coal.
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U.S. Releases Report on Commitment to Security Provider Principles
March 18, 2015
The U.S. State Department recently published its 2014 annual report describing how it has worked to implement the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights Initiative and pushed oil, gas, and mining companies to adopt international standards in their provision of security services.
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