(Geneva, 7 March 2014) – At a two-day meeting of the Child Labour Platform that concluded today, representatives from business, investment, civil society, trade unions, business associations, Government and the UN assessed the effectiveness of current approaches to eliminating child labour in sup...
Read MoreThe following is an article submitted by a Global Compact Local Network. Please contact the network representative listed below with any questions regarding its contents. (Berlin, 7 March 2014) – Today, ITB Berlin signed the Commitment on Human Rights in Tourism on the occasion of ITB CSR Day ...
Read MoreNearly 700 Companies Champion the Women’s Empowerment Principles, Commit to Advance Gender Equality, Reduce Discrimination and Monitor Progress (New York, 6 March 2014) – Gender equality and women’s economic empowerment are essential drivers in expanding economies worldwide. When more women wo...
Read More(Geneva/New York, 6 March 2014) – The International Trade Centre (ITC) is joining forces with the UN Global Compact and UN Women to create greater opportunities for women entrepreneurs from developing countries. Partnership agreements were signed on the sidelines of the 6th Annual Women’s Empower...
Read More(Jakarta, 26 February 2014) – The Global Compact Local Network Regional Meeting – Asia/Oceania concluded today in Jakarta, Indonesia. Attended by representatives from Local Networks in Australia, Bangladesh, India, Japan, Maldives, Pakistan, Republic of Korea, Sri Lanka, Viet Nam, and Indonesia, ...
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