CETIM statements on the impunity of transnational corporations

In the following pages, you will find CETIM’s English declarations at the UN on the theme of impunity of transnational corporations

 

How should private military and security companies be regulated?

HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL 22nd session 25 February – 22 March 2013 [Excerpt from the statement] The proliferation over the last two decades of private military and security companies (PMSCs) that also engage in mercenary activities is highly problematic. Not only do these entities commit serious human rights violations in many countries, often escaping all sanctions, […]

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Peasants’ rights: closing gaps in protection

HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL 21st session 10 September – 28 September 2012 [Excerpt of the declaration] We are currently facing a new surge in food prices particularly maize, wheat and soybean: after the price spike occurred across almost all commodities in 2007/2008 and a new spike in 2011, food prices are peaking again, reaching the levels […]

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Mercenaries, mercenarism and human rights

HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL 21st session 10 September – 28 September 2012 [Excerpt from the declaration] One of the main reasons for the existence of a State is to guarantee the security of its citizens and anyone residing on its territories. This of course means physical security, but also social security. The proliferation over the past […]

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Transnational Corporations and Human Rights

HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL 21st Session 10 September – 28 September 2012 [Excerpt from the statement] We were surprised by the content of the Secretary-General’s report on business and human rights. The report praises voluntary codes of conduct for transnational corporations (TNCs) such as the Global Compact and the Ruggie Guidelines. There is no reference to […]

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Ending the discrimination against peasants

Mr. President, I am Henry Saragih, general coordinator of La Via Campesina. La Via Campesina is global movement and organisations of peasants based in many countries including in Senegal, India, Switzerland, France, Spain, Indonesia, Japan, Norway, Mali, and many more. We have about 200 millions member which participated actively in La Via Campesina. On behalf […]

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