IBA Conference Business and Human Rights Conference London, 15-16 September 2011

The International Bar Association is pleased to present to you the full programme and registration details for the up-coming 'Business and Human Rights Conference' entitled 'Implementing the UN guiding Principles' taking place at Clifford Chance LLP, Canary Warf, London, England on 15-16 September 2011.

This conference brings together experts from academia, business, governments, international organisations, private legal practice and the non-profit sector, to discuss the opportunities and challenges associated with implementation of the UN Guiding Principles drafted by Professor John Ruggie.

Topics will include:

  • The State duty to protect human rights
  • Liability for corporate human rights abuse
  • Discharging the corporate responsibility to respect
  • Special panel discussion on human rights due diligence
  • Conflict zones
  • Non-judicial grievance mechanisms

The event will also include input from speakers and commentators including opening comments by Professor Robert McCorquodale (British Institute of International and Comparative Law) and a dinner address by Ambassador Luis Gallegos (Ambassador of Ecuador to the United States; Member of the Global Leadership Group convened by Professor Ruggie in 2008; Former Vice-Chair, UN Commission on Human Rights; Member of the UN Committee Against Torture). Attendees will also have the opportunity to attend a social function giving ample time for networking.

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