During its periodic review of Australia, the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights considered violations of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights in the context of actions and omissions resulting in climate change. The Committee expressed its concern “about the continued increase of CO2 emissions in the State party, at risk […]
The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights adopted an authoritative reaffirmation of the extra-territorial obligation (ETO) to protect International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights in the context of corporations operating abroad. Reaffirming its Concluding Observations developed over the past several years, the Committee made clear that States Parties to the Covenant are […]
Extra-territorial obligations (ETOs) are increasingly recognized as essential to ensuring a global framework built on human rights. As a consequence, civil society is demanding that ETOs be applied through human rights monitoring, enforcement, accountability and remedial mechanisms, resulting in a growing body of pronouncements enforcing ETOs in practice. This Working Paper, updated June 2017, outlines […]
(Genève, 22 juin 2017) Dans une nouvelle résolution importante adoptée aujourd’hui par l’ONU, les États ont confirmé l’urgence de réglementer l’éducation privée et de répondre aux impacts négatifs de la marchandisation de l’éducation. La résolution, adoptée par le Conseil des droits de l’Homme par consensus, exhorte « tous les États à établir à l’intention des […]
(Geneva, 22 June 2017) In a new important UN resolution adopted today, States have reaffirmed the urgency to address the negative impacts of the commercialisation of education, which could undermine human rights. The resolution, which was adopted by the UN Human Rights Council by consensus, urges all States “to put in place a regulatory framework […]
The new book Progressive Lab for Sustainable Development: From vision to action is a joint initiative of FEPS, the S&D group and SOLIDAR. Published in the context of the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in September 2015, it seeks to offer the EU ideas on how to achieve the 17 Sustainable Development […]
The Geneva Climate Change Consultation Group (GeCCco) and further NGOs concerned about the impact of climate change on human rights cordially invite you to a side event to the 35th session of the HRC Impact of Climate Change on the Rights of the Child 14 June 2017, 13:30 - 15:00, Palais des Nation, Room XXV […]
Climate induced movement of people – ensuring a human rights based approach 8 June 2017, 9:00 - 10:30, Palais des Nation, Room XXI Geneva Climate change and environmental factors are expected to trigger growing population movements within and across borders. Every year, millions of people are forced to leave their homes due to an […]
The role of civil society participation in poverty alleviation and protection of economic, social and cultural rights Friday 9 June 2017 13.00-14.30 PM Room IX, Palais des Nations, Geneva In this panel, we will discuss the crucial principle of participation by civil society, NGOs and human rights defenders in rights-based approaches to poverty alleviation at […]
The Global Initiative for Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, along with partners FIAN, Centro de Politicas Publicas y Derechos Humanos (EQUIDAD), and Pueblos Indígenas Amazónicos Unidos en Defensa de sus Territorios (PUINAMUDT), addressed human rights violations related to environmental damage in Peru caused by a Dutch energy company before the United Nations Committee on Economic, […]
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