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Kofi Annan, former United Nations Secretary-General
"This year, I want to challenge you to join me in taking our relationship to a still higher level. I propose that you, the business leaders gathered in Davos, and we, the United Nations, initiate a global compact of shared values and principles, which will give a human face to the global market." More
Third UN Private Sector Forum - 22 September 2010, New York
Held amid the UN Millennium Development Goals Summit on 22 September 2010 in New York, this event will convene Heads of State and Government, Chief Executive Officers, Civil Society Leaders and Heads of UN Agencies to identify effective ways and means to accelerate progress towards reaching the... More
Commit to Action!
*Commitments for the Future We Want*
The United Nations is calling for commitments to action from the private sector to take action in support of UN goals and issues.Commitments to action can take many forms, leveraging the unique strengths and characteristics of each actor. All commitments are...
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Private Sector Committed to Supporting New Positive Vision towards Better Cities
A UN-HABITAT Private Sector Strategy Meeting, held on 14 April 2011, gathered about twenty representatives of the private sector to discuss urbanization challenges. More
OHCHR Mission Statement
Read the mission statement of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). More
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
Core Commitments for Children in Humanitarian Action
The Core Commitments for Children (CCCs) in Humanitarian Action are a global framework for humanitarian action for children undertaken by UNICEF and its partners. 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