"Business’ human rights responsibilities in conflict zones: Standards, tools and perspectives" (Geneva, 31 May)
31 May 2010, Palais des Nations, Geneva
Hosted by the Business & Human Rights Resource Centre with the support of the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs
This panel was a side event during the 14th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council. The event brought together a broad range of panelists to discuss human rights challenges, and peace-building opportunities, that face business in conflict and post-conflict zones.
Announcement describing the event [PDF]
Panelists:
Moderator: Chris Marsden, Chair of Business & Human Rights Resource Centre; Chair of Institute for Human Rights and Business
Ambassador Jürg Lauber, Switzerland [DOC]
Gérald Pachoud, Special Adviser to the UN Secretary General’s Special Representative on Business and Human Rights
Christian Frutiger, Public Affairs Manager, Nestlé [DOC]
Johan Genneby, Director Market Development, International Council of Swedish Industry [DOC]
Professor Anita Ramasastry, Professor at University of Washington School of Law
Andrea Iff, Senior Researcher & Project Coordinator of Business & Peace, swisspeace [DOC]