On the 20th July 2018 the Presidency of the open-ended intergovernmental working group has published the draft 0 of the Binding Treaty, which will be discussed on the 4th session of the working group between the 15th and 20th October 2018.
After having expressed its support for the Binding Treaty in multiple occasions, the European Parliament is now ready to take a historical step forward: the approval of a Resolution stating its view on how the UN Binding Treaty can contribute to balance the unfair consequences of unregulated globalisation. The Resolution, which was approved on the […]
We welcome the election of Ms. Maria Fernanda Espinosa as President of the 73rd United Nations General Assembly. We consider this as a recognition of the Ms. Espinosa’s achievements during her career including, of course, her key role as first Chair-Rapporteur of the OEIGWG. We would like to take this occasion to underline that Ms. […]
As the moment in which the legally binding instrument draft will be circulated approaches, and the very much expected fourth session of the Working Group comes closer, the European Parliament has stated once more it’s support for this process. Indeed, in the last plenary session of the Parliament, the report of the Common Commercial Policy of […]
We must end impunity for corporations that violate human rights or wreck our environment. The next Labour government will work to create a legally binding treaty to regulate global corporations, their subsidiaries and suppliers under international human rights law. pic.twitter.com/U63gJyolt7 — Jeremy Corbyn (@jeremycorbyn) 8 de diciembre de 2017 I make the commitment to you […]