Multinationals and Corporate Social Responsibility
Multinationals and Corporate Social Responsibility

Author: Jennifer A. Zerk

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2006-11-09

Total Pages: 14

ISBN-13: 1139459856

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The 'corporate social responsibility' ('CSR') movement has been described as one of the most important social movements of our time. This book looks at what the CSR movement means for multinationals, for states and for international law. International law is often criticized for being too 'state-centred', and ill-equipped to deal with the challenges of globalization. However, drawing from many and varied examples of state, NGO and corporate practice, this 2006 book argues that, while international law has its limitations, it presents more opportunities for the CSR regulation of multinationals than many people assume. The main obstacles to better regulation are, therefore, not legal, but political.

Military Assistance on Request and the Use of Force
Military Assistance on Request and the Use of Force

Author: Erika De Wet

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2020-03-26

Total Pages: 273

ISBN-13: 0191087238

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In countries such as Syria, Iraq, South Sudan, and Yemen, internationally recognized governments embroiled in protracted armed conflicts, and with very little control over their territory, have requested direct military assistance from other states. These requests are often accepted by the other states, despite the circumvention of the United Nations Security Council and extensive violation of international humanitarian law and human rights. In this book, Erika De Wet examines the authority entitled to extend a request for (or consent to) direct military assistance, as well as the type of situations during which such assistance may be requested, notably whether it may be requested during a civil war. Ultimately, De Wet addresses the question of if and to what extent the proliferation of military assistance on the request of a recognized government is changing the rules in international law applying to the use of force.

Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights

Author: United Nations. Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

Publisher:

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9789211542011

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"This publication contains the 'Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights: Implementing the United Nations Protect, Respect and Remedy Framework', which were developed by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on the issue of human rights and transnational corporations and other business enterprises. The Special Representative annexed the Guiding Principles to his final report to the Human Rights Council (A/HRC/17/31), which also includes an introduction to the Guiding Principles and an overview of the process that led to their development. The Human Rights Council endorsed the Guiding Principles in its resolution 17/4 of 16 June 2011."--P. iv.

International Legal Protection of Human Rights in Armed Conflict
International Legal Protection of Human Rights in Armed Conflict

Author: United Nations. Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

Publisher:

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13:

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International human rights law and international humanitarian law share the goal of preserving the dignity and humanity of all. Over the years, the General Assembly, the Commission on Human Rights and, more recently, the Human Rights Council have considered that, in armed conflict, parties to the conflict have legally binding obligations concerning the rights of persons affected by the conflict. Although different in scope, international human rights law and international humanitarian law offer a series of protections to persons in situations of armed conflict, whether civilians, persons who are no longer participating directly in hostilities or active participants in the conflict. This publication provides a thorough legal analysis and guidance to State authorities, human rights and humanitarian actors and others on the application of international human rights law and international humanitarian law for the protection of persons.

Human Rights Translated
Human Rights Translated

Author: Castan Centre for Human Rights Law

Publisher: United Nations Publications

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 147

ISBN-13: 9780975244258

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"The purpose of this publication is to contribute to [the] process of clarification by explaining universally recognised human rights in a way that makes sense to business. The publication also aims to illustrate, through the use of case studies and actions, how human rights are relevant in a corporate context and how human rights issues can be managed."--Introduction, p. vii.

Human Rights Obligations of Non-state Actors
Human Rights Obligations of Non-state Actors

Author: Andrew Clapham

Publisher: OUP Oxford

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 656

ISBN-13:

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This work presents an approach to human rights which goes beyond the traditional focus on states and outlines the human rights obligations of non-state actors. It finishes with examples of how they can be held legally accountable for their actions in various jurisdictions.