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Article

20 Jan 2011

Author:
International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH)

[PDF] Response to Financial Times article and Professor Ruggie's response letter

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Sir, The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is surprised by your interpretation of the NGOs' joint statement co-signed by FIDH on the draft Guiding Principles as well as Professor Ruggie's response to your article. While you do point out some of the critical areas FIDH considers should be addressed by Professor Ruggie in the draft Guiding Principles under consultation, the intention that is lent to our statement has been distorted.

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