A New International Debate on Human Rights and Corporations

Transnational Institute - TNI

The 26th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) opened in Geneva on June 10th. A major focus on the UNHRC agenda is the issue of binding regulations for Transnational Corporations (TNCs). This demand has been raised by●●●

News

EU Aims to Scuttle Treaty on Human Rights Abuses

Inter Press Service

A child labours at a sweatshop in India. Credit: photo stock   UNITED NATIONS, June 24 2014 (IPS) – When the United Nations began negotiating a Code of Conduct for Transnational Corporations (TNCs) back in the 1970s, the proposal never got●●●

News

Corporate giants go on trial for human rights abuses in Geneva

Dismantle Corporate Power and Stop Impunity

    Tribunal hears cases of corporate violations highlighting the need for a global treaty   June 23, 2014, Geneva (Switzerland) – Eight transnational corporations, including Shell, Chevron and Glencore, go on trial today in Geneva for human rights violations●●●

News, Press Releases