Azerbaijan: UN Working Group visit examines impacts of business on human rights (18-27 Aug)
“First Visit To Azerbaijan By United Nations Expert Group On Business And Human Rights”, 14 August 2014
…A United Nations group of independent experts will undertake its first official visit to Azerbaijan from 18 to 27 August 2014 to examine the impact of business activities on human rights in the country…The experts will look at current initiatives, opportunities and challenges to implement the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights …“Our visit will be an opportunity for all stakeholders to learn about efforts made to ensure that business activities and human rights work together,” said Pavel Sulyandziga, the other Working Group’s member taking part…“As well as meeting with the government authorities and a number of companies, we will speak to civil society organizations, trade unions and other stakeholders, and we look forward to learning for their experience,” he added …Findings from the country visit and recommendations will be included in an official report to be presented to the Human Rights Council in June 2015.