Amnesty International UBC - Working To Protect Human Rights Worldwide

Traditionally, when dealing with human rights abuses, there is a tendency to focus solely on the actions of particular governments. However, in today's world multinational corporations often wield as much or more economic power than many governments and have, as a result, become significant players in the global struggle for human rights.

All companies have a responsibility to respect human rights in their operations. But all too often companies are contributing to human rights abuses, either directly or indirectly.

Blood diamonds, sweat shops, forced labour, and natural resource exploitation are just a few of the many ways in which certain business practices are closely entangled with human rights abuses.

There is a need for action, but most of all for awareness of these issues. Please visit www.amnesty.ca for more information about what you can do.

Amnesty International UBC is hosting a conference on business and human rights, you should come! Click here for more information.