CETIM declarations on economic, social and cultural rights

In the following pages, you will find CETIM’s English declarations to the UN on the theme of economic, social and cultural rights

 

CETIM proposals to eliminate obstacles to the Right to Development

INTERGOVERNMENTAL WORKING GROUP ON THE RIGHT TO DEVELOPMENT 19th session 23 – 27 April 2018 [Excerpt from the declaration] The debate in this morning’s Working Group focuses on the implementation of the Right to Development. Most of the elements contained in the two documents presented to the Working Group for the elaboration of a convention […]

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Statement on the partnership between OHCHR and Microsoft

HUMAN RIGHT COUNCIL 35th session 06 June – 23 June 2017 The landmark partnership of the OHCHR with Microsoft Dear Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen, I deliver this statement on behalf of CETIM, FIAN International, Transnational Institute (TNI), Friends of the Earth International (FOEI) and Corporate Accountability International (CAI). The statement is also supported by 26 […]

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Repression of peaceful dissent at Standing Rock

HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL 35th session 06 June – 23 June 2017 [Excerpt of the declaration] We thank the Special Rapporteur on Rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and association for her report, which addresses the values, and I quote, “the values of preserving human freedom, dignity and rights, the necessity of active participation in decisions […]

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Argentina: Human right to health

HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL 35th session 06 June – 23 June 2017 [Excerpt from the statement] In this regard, we are alarmed by the health situation in the plains region of Argentina. Our partners from the Regional Assemblies of Fumigated Villages, the Network of Doctors of Fumigated Villages and the Association of Environmental Lawyers informed us […]

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Violations of trade union freedoms in Chad

HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL 34th session 27 Febrary – 24 March 2017 [Exerpt from the declaration] CETIM has been alerted by its partner, the Union des Syndicats du Tchad (UST), to the seriousness of the situation of Chadian civil servants who are subject to violations of their trade union rights. Read the declaration in French Watch […]

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