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

 

Improving corporate accountability and access to remedies for victims

HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL 38th Session 18 June – 06 July 2018 [Excerpt of the declaration] In this context, the draft resolution in consultation under Norway’s leadership is incomprehensible since it will generate the investment of disproportionate resources and energy in an area that do not enable victims of TNCs to obtain full and effective justice […]

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Glencore workers’ human rights violations around the world

HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL 38th Session 18 June – 6 July 2018 [Excerpt from the statement] CETIM is alarmed by the increase of human rights violations committed by transnational corporations (TNCs) around the world. This declaration highlights violations committed by Glencore corporation, its subsidiaries and subcontractors in several countries. Read the CETIM’s written statement

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TNCs: value chain and human rights

INTERGOVERNMENTAL WORKING GROUP ON TNC 3rd session 23-27 October 2017 [Excerpt from the statement] The Global Campaign to Claim Peoples’ Sovereignty, Dismantle the Power of Transnational Corporations and End their Impunity, an international network of which CETIM is a member and which brings together more than 200 members, representatives of victims, affected communities and social […]

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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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