NEWS
23.01.07
UN human rights consultation in Bogotá
The UN Secretary-General's Special Representative for business and human rights, Professor John Ruggie, held the third regional consultation in Bogotá, Colombia, on 18 - 19 January 2007.
The topics included the overall issues raised by the Special Representative’s mandate, with specific focus on the challenges of companies establishing and retaining a “social licence to operate”, particularly in relation to indigenous peoples.
About 100 people participated from 12 south and central American countries and representing indigenous peoples' groups, labor unions, companies (including ICMM), some international NGOs (international alert, International Business Leaders Forum) and the IFC. There was lively discussion around the concept of free, prior and informed consent, perceived gaps, as well as policies and practices relating to the "social licence to operate".
Next steps include a consultation with the financial sector in February 2007. In March, Professor Ruggie's second interim report will be presented to the UN Human Rights Council. He is requesting a one year extension to his mandate to allow a third and final report in March 2008.
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Principle 03:
Uphold fundamental human rights and respect cultures, customs and values in dealings with employees and others who are affected by our activities.
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