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04
Oct
2016

Corporate accountability and influence in the UN Challenges for the new Secretary-General and the UN

The international debate surrounding the environmental, social and human rights responsibilities of corporations has been gaining momentum. Growing public criticism of transnational corporations and banks has contributed to this debate. The list of criticisms is long...

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22
Sep
2016

Webinar on Trade and Investment

This Thursday, September 22, please join us for the first Webinar on Trade and Investment, with opening presentations by Tessa Khan (Climate Litigation Network), Zahra Bazzi (Arab NGO Network for Development),...

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04
Aug
2016

Enhancing Access to Justice on Economic and Social Rights

The Coalition holds a workshop called “Enhancing Access to Justice on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights in ASEAN,” where participants discuss the current state of ESCR in the region, the increase in violations of ESCR that affect the most disadvantaged groups, especially women, and the...

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13
Jul
2016

Realizing Economic, Social and Cultural Rights in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights invites, with the co-sponsorship of the Permanent Missions of Portugal and Uruguay, on behalf of the Group of Friends of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights...

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16
Jun
2016

Engaging with UN special procedures to advance US social justice

The Bringing Human Rights Home Lawyers’ Network. Annual Human Rights in the U.S. Symposium/CLE

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15
May
2016

Consultation with Latin American CSO on a Treaty

The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and ESCR-Net organize a Latin America regional consultation for civil society organizations (CSOs) from May 15th to...

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27
Apr
2016

Opportunities for Strategic Litigation Related to Economic, Social and Cultural Rights in Costa Rica

On 27 and 28 April 2016, over 20 human rights experts - including individuals, representatives of human rights organizations, and members of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights from Costa Rica, Ecuador,...

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11
Apr
2016

Fiscal Policy and Human Rights in Times of Austerity

This event will feature participation by IACHR President James Cavallaro, IACHR Commissioner Paulo Vannuchi, and IACHR Executive Secretary Emilio Álvarez Icaza, along with the IACHR ESCR Unit. It will also feature international experts including Ricardo Martner (ECLAC), Rodrigo Uprimny (UN ESCR...

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11
Apr
2016

The role of the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on ESCR in advancing equality and human rights for all

Panel on the role of the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on ESCR in advancing equality and human rights for all. 

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10
Feb
2016

"Justice and Gender" premiere

On next wednesday Equis, Justice for Women and Fundar,...

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05
Feb
2016

"Critical Gender Studies Symposium: contemporary debates"

The Leadership Institute Simone de Beauvoir and 17, Institute of Critical Studies present during February 5-6 the "Critical Gender Studies Symposium: contemporary debates". This event aims to become a space for critical thinking on gender, sexuality and multidimensionality and complexity of...

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04
Feb
2016

“Sustainability 2030: Visions and Challenges of Megaprojects in Mexico" forum

On February 4, the Mexican Center for Environmental Law (CEMDA) will be present at the “Sustainability 2030: Visions and Challenges of Megaprojects in Mexico" forum. This event is expected to become an ideal scenario for disclosure of cases, proposals and initiatives...

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