A side event that aimed at creating a space to discuss the EU agenda on Business & Human Rights, identifying current challenges and developments, and exploring opportunities arising from the Treaty process.
CIDSE in cooperation with Franciscans International, Friends of the Earth Europe, FIAN, FIDH and the International Commission of Jurists held a side event on: “Legally binding instruments on business and human rights” on Thursday 19 March 2015, from 12.00-14.00 in Geneva at the Palais des Nations, Room XXVII.
The side event aimed at creating a space to discuss the EU agenda on Business & Human Rights, identifying current challenges and developments, and exploring opportunities arising from the Treaty process.
Panelists:
- Mons. Silvano Tomasi, Holy See, Permanent Observer
- Mr. Jerome Bellion-Jourdan, Delegation of the European Union to the UN
- Mrs. Elena Valenciano, European Parliament Sub-Committee on Human Rights, Chair
- Mr. Richard Meeran, Leigh Day, Partner
- Ms. Anne van Schaik, Friends of the Earth Europe, Economics and Justice Team
- Moderation: Dr. Carlos Lopez, International Commission of Jurists, Senior Legal Advisor
Click here to read more about the outcomes of the event or download the report (released on 18/05/2015) in attachment.
For more information, contact Francesca Restifo, Franciscans International (f.restifo@fiop.org) or Anne Van Schaik, Friends of the Earth Europe (anne.vanschaik@foeeurope.org)
See the flyer of the event in attachment.
Event’s flyer: EU BHR perspectives
Final_Report_side_event_BHR_Treaty_-_European_Perspectives.docx