The ICJ welcomed a feasibility study adopted by the Council of Europe Steering Committee on Human Rights on 28 November, which sets out possible options for standard-setting or other work on corporations and human rights.
The ICJ noted that access to justice for victims of corporate abuse of human rights is the aspect of corporations and human rights which is most urgently in need of attention. The jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights and the standards developed by the Council of Europe can provide a good basis for further refinement and development of standards, guidance and recommendations for Council of Europe Member States in this field. The ICJ therefore urged the Steering Committee on Human Rights to support the development of Council of Europe standards on access to justice for victims of corporate human rights abuse.
El presente informe sistematiza las consideraciones principales relativas al respeto de los derechos humanos en los municipios de San Andrés y La Libertad, así como aquellas relativas al derecho de acceso a la justicia.
The ICJ has brought to the attention of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) mechanism issues concerning the activity of the Canadian business sector and its implications for human rights, as well as other key issues to be addressed in the review of Canada’s compliance with international human rights.
From 22 April to 3 May 2013, the Human Rights Council’s Working Group on the UPR will consider the situation of human rights in Canada. Ahead of the Working Group’s review, the ICJ has made a submission in which it has made suggested recommendations concerning:
Activities of the business sector and their implication for human rights as this relates to the mining sector and the recent Bill to impose guidelines on responsible and human rights compliant behaviour for Canadian mining, gas and oil companies operating overseas;
Use and exportation of asbestos to other States; and
Canada’s engagement with international human rights instruments and mechanisms.
Under the title “Urging States and private companies to meet their obligations”, the workshop is taking place from 14 to 17 October 2012 in Sion, Switzerland.
The ICJ is sponsoring this international seminar that will provide all stakeholders with a space to discuss businesses’ impacts on the rights of the child and the international obligations of States in this context, identify practices, instruments and models as well as relevant partners to work for the promotion of the rights of the child in the context of business activities.
The programme of the workshop can be downloaded here:
In an interactive dialogue with representatives of its government, the ICJ called on Brazil to bring its legislation and practice in full compliance with its obligation to consult with indigenous peoples. Watch the webcast.
The ICJ also urged Brazil to expedite steps towards ratification of the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, the International Convention for the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and ILO Convention 189 on the protection of domestic workers.
The ICJ delivered its statement today during the adoption by the UN Human Rights Council of the Universal Periodic Review outcome document on Brazil, during the course of the 21st regular session of the Council.
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The ICJ welcomed a feasibility study adopted by the Council of Europe Steering Committee on Human Rights on 28 November, which sets out possible options for standard-setting or other work on corporations and human rights.
