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The ILO has estimated that some 165 million children between the ages of 5 and 14 are involved in child labour. Many of these children work long hours, often in dangerous conditions. More
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OHCHR Priorities for 2010-2011
Outlines the priorities for OHCHR for 2010-2011:
1. Countering discrimination, in particular racial discrimination, discrimination on the grounds of sex, religion and against others who are marginalized
2. Combating impunity and strengthening accountability, the rule of law and democratic society...
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History of the UN Human Rights Programme
Provides an overview of the history and growth of the UN Human Rights Programme. Including important milestones such as establishing the post of United Nations High Commissioner for Human Right and the General Assembly adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and More
Reporting Guidance on the 10th Principle Against Corruption
The guidance is the most succinct, practical guide currently available regarding anti-corruption reporting. The guidance equips business with a practical means to report on anti-corruption policies and actions comprehensively and effectively. More
Encouraging the Tourism and Travel Industry towards a Low Carbon Economy
June 5 2009 - In anticipation of the UN climate conference COP 15, to be held in 6 months time, global business leaders came together at the World Business Summit on Climate Change in Copenhagen (May 24-26). More
PricewaterhouseCoopers, partners and staff donate $500,000 to UN humanitarian fund
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) welcomed the very generous donation of $500,000 by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), on behalf of its partners and staff, to the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF), the UN’s central donation facility. More
Global Compact labour working group convenes second meeting
New York, 16 December 2008 – Today, the second meeting of the Global Compact Labour Working Group took place at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The meeting convened participants from business, civil society, employee organizations as well as representatives from the Global Compact... More
UNHCR Global Appeal 2009 - Working in partnership
In 2009, UNHCR will strengthen existing partnerships and initiate new ones. This chapter provides a snapshot of UNHCR’s collaboration with some of its key partners. More
UNHCR Global Report 2008 - Partnerships
In 2008, UNHCR strengthened its strategic partnerships and alliances with a wide variety of actors, including governments, UN agencies, the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC), international and regional organisations and the Red Cross and Red Crescent movement. More
UN Global Compact convenes CEO water mandate initiative
24 March, 2009, New York - The UN Global Compact's CEO Water Mandate initiative – in partnership with the Pacific Institute and WWF – convened its third working conference in Istanbul on 16 - 18 March, an event which brought companies together with civil society organisations, UN agencies, public... More