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UN Framework & Guiding Principles driving change March 2013 (774 kB)
The key test of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights is will they change the practices of companies and states so that there are fewer corporate abuses of human rights? To communities in Colombia, the Philippines and Peru the discussions at the UN in Geneva can seem very remote. This introductory guide aims to help local organisations to evaluate whether the state is protecting and businesses are respecting their rights in line with the UN Framework.
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Business and Human Rights ( B)
CAFOD has been working as part of the CIDSE group of Catholic development agencies to examine the impact that businesses have on human rights and identify steps that states and companies can take to prevent abuses.
In November 2011 David Cameron committed to implement the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. CAFOD’s briefing includes key recommendations for the forthcoming UK strategy to deliver on this commitment.
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Evaluation: Action for Better Governance programme reports
The Action for Better Governance (ABG) programme aims to galvanise the strength, position and network of the Catholic Church in Africa.
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Evaluation: Nigeria - Improving Primary Health Care
In response to the challenges of primary healthcare delivery system in Nigeria, the European Commission (EC) and CAFOD developed a programme to improve the quality of Primary Health Care (PHC) services.
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Hunger Summit delivers good result on nutrition but misses chance to support small-holder farmers
At the same time as the amazing Big IF Rally in London Prime Minister David Cameron hosted the Nutrition for Growth Event.
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Triumph for Open up the books campaign as EU gets tough on transparency
It’s been over 10 years in the making, but today CAFOD celebrates new transparency legislation to help people in developing countries. Finally it will be possible to find out about who benefits from the activities of multi-national oil, gas and mining companies in local communities.
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TAGS: 17.Campaigning, 267.Campaigning news, 19.Education, 287.Extractives, 264.International news, 263.News, 174.Trade and Fairtrade, 322.Transparency
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