Vol. 5 No. 2 (2021): Re-thinking the relationship between the Human Rights of Indigenous Peoples and Business in the 21st Century
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Analysis of the Second Revised Draft of the legally binding instrument on transnational corporations and other business enterprises with respect to human rights

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Published 2021-08-10

Keywords

  • International treaty on business and human rights,
  • Draft Two,
  • Transnational Companies,
  • Human Rights violations

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Homa – Centro de Direitos Humanos e Empresas. (2021). Analysis of the Second Revised Draft of the legally binding instrument on transnational corporations and other business enterprises with respect to human rights. Homa Publica - Revista Internacional De Derechos Humanos Y Empresas, 5(2), e:082. Retrieved from https://periodicos.ufjf.br/index.php/HOMA/article/view/35227

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Abstract

This paper aims to provide an overview regarding the Draft Two, starting from a punctual analysis of each article and considering along with it, goals set by the Resolution 26/9, which concerns the regulation of Transnational Companies activities. Notwithstanding, we consider the position adopted by the Global Campaign to Dismantle Corporate Power and Stop Impunity to take on a critical perspective referring to the changes made in the Second Revised Draft, as well as to face problems not solved by the new wording and pointing out suggestions for a better buildout and specificity of the Instrument. In this sense, we apply qualitative methodology through document review, in order to provide a more punctual aspect with regard to the subject and also to demonstrate the need for addings in the current wording, aiming for an alignment with the Human Rights protection system.

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