Franciscans InternationalPeru: UN recognized Modern Day Slavery and Lack of Access to Birth Registration as Racial Discrimination
Madre de Dios is a department in the Peruvian Amazon that is known for its abundant biodiversity and also for its mineral resources. Illegal gold mining in Madre de Dios has led not only to grave environmental destruction but has also contributed to and ...[more]
Another Bolivia is Possible, Promoting Human Rights with the United Nations
The Workshop took place in Bolivia from July 15 - 17, 2014[more]
Early Victory for the victims of business activities!
The applause by the NGOs and representatives of victims marked the historical adoption of the UN Human Rights Council resolution, elaborating an international legally binding instrument on business and human rights. After intense negotiation among members ...[more]
Videos from side event “DRC: Breaking the Links between Natural Resources and Conflict”
During the celebrations of its 25th anniversary, Franciscans International organized a high-level panel discussion on 21st March 2014 at the Palais de Nations.
Treaty Alliance Press Release
Yesterday, a resolution was adopted in the UN Human Rights Council that will begin the process of elaborating an international legally binding instrument on business and human rights. Despite strong opposition from the EU and US, the resolution received ...[more]
ADVOCACY HIGHLIGHTS: JANUARY – APRIL 2014
A summary by Francesca Restifo - updated by spanish and german translation (choose language above)[more]
“Plus jamais cette barbarie”
Une session de formation organisée par Franciscans International en Afrique francophone[more]