In a new report published today, the ICJ called on the Thai Government to review and amend its laws, policies and practices to remove obstacles in holding Thai companies accountable for wrongdoing outside the country’s borders. (more…)
The ICJ and its Swiss section (ICJ-CH) regret the results of the vote yesterday in Switzerland rejecting the popular initiative for responsible businesses. While the majority of the popular vote approved the initiative, there was no majority of voters in a majority of Cantons. (more…)
The ICJ and Lawyers’ Rights Watch Canada have highlighted the link between human rights violations and corporate accountability in South Sudan, at the Human Rights Council in Geneva. (more…)
Speaking at the UN, the ICJ today urged all States from all regions to participate actively in the process towards a treaty on business and human rights. (more…)
The ICJ today delivered an oral statement to the UN Human Rights Council, highlighting the need for substantive discussions towards a treaty on business and human rights to be transparent, broad-based with clear timelines. (more…)
Human rights NGOs call for a treaty to cover all business enterprises and not only those of transnational character. (more…)
