Call for Responsible Corporate Policy and Practices on Human Rights in Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas (CAHRA)
As the world is facing an increase in intra-state and inter-state violent conflicts, the French Sustainable investment forum (FIR) and the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) are inviting investors to sign a statement to promote Responsible Corporate Policy and Practices on Human Rights in Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas (CAHRA).
As the world is facing an increase in intra-state and inter-state violent conflicts, the French Sustainable investment forum (FIR) and the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) are inviting investors to sign a statement to promote Responsible Corporate Policy and Practices on Human Rights in Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas (CAHRA). Thus, in a context of high global instability, this statement, drafted with the support and expertise of several investors, NGOs and foundations, aims to encourage companies to adopt and implement detailed policies and practices related to their exposure to CAHRAs, which respect both internationally recognized human rights and international humanitarian law, and which comply with all applicable regulations, principles and guidelines. Four expert organizations on this subject, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), Investor Alliance for Human Rights, Heartland Initiative, PeaceNexus Foundation, have worked with the FIR in drafting the text and have already signed this statement.
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