Today, a United Nations human rights body in Geneva adopted the first set of comprehensive international human rights norms specifically applying to transnational corporations and other businesses.
This conference, organised by JUSTICE (the British section of the International Commission of Jurists) will be held in London on 17 October 2003. In one highly practical day, the speakers assess recent UK case law and legislative developments, guide delegates through the impact on each area of law, and look ahead to likely developments over the next twelve months.
During the Fifty-fifth Session of the Sub-Commission on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights, the International Commission of Jurists will hold a briefing on Tuesday 5 August 2003. Further details are attached.
The ICJ today urged the Government of Argentina to ensure Judge Eduardo Moliné O’Connor receives a fair hearing in the impeachment proceedings currently underway against him in Congress.
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United States/Venezuela: Territorial sovereignty, the rule of law and human rights must be guaranteed and respected
Tajikistan: barriers faced by survivors of gender-based violence