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Can Multinational companies improve human rights in sensitive countries? |
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Monday, 12 May 2008 |
Media and NGOs report frequently on companies causing environmental hazards and putting employees health and safety at risk when operating in sensitive countries. Mining and electricity business operations are blamed for displacing thousands of people who lose not only their homes but also their traditional livelihoods. Contaminated water sources and soil too poisonous to farm are cited as consequences of multinational business operations. In the worst cases, such companies are accused of doing business with governments in conflict and supporting violent regimes. In some cases, such involvement can aggravate strife and contribute to human rights abuses. Human Tights Tribune cordially invites you to discuss dilemmas and future perspectives on.
Wednesday, 14 May, 10.00 – 14.00 Geneva Press Club/Club Suisse de la presse Route de Ferney 106, 1202 Genève
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Programme and speakers:
10.00 –10.15 Welcome and introduction
10.15 – 11.15 Presentations and debate
Moderator Mr. Dan O’Brien – Senior editor, Economist intelligence unit, The Economist
Mr. Ron Popper – Head of corporate responsibility, ABB Group
Mr. Malcolm Gifford – Head, Development of inspection system cluster,
International programme for safety and health at work and the
environment, ILO Ms.
Anne-Kathrin Glatz – Communications officer, Déclaration de Berne
11.15 – 11.30 Coffee break
11.30 – 12.15 Presentations and debate Mr. Salil Tripathi – Senior policy adviser, International Alert
Mr. Jacques-Emmanuel Saulnier, Senior vice president communications and spokesman for Areva, Areva
12.15 – 13.30 General debate
13.30 – 14.00 Lunch buffet
Invitation & Program in PDF
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