Business & human rights: Weekly Update - April 2, 2008

From the Business & Human Rights Resource Centre:
Weekly Update: Business & Human Rights Resource Centre - 2 Apr 2008

CLICK THIS LINK FOR ALL TOP STORIES added past 7 days / Principales
noticias / Articles de premier plan:
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Categories/Topstories?date=2008/04/02

Espa�ol: ver abajo  -  Fran�ais : voir ci-dessous

* So. Africa: Human Rights Commission to investigate how mining affects
rights of nearby communities
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/600249

* "Embedding Human Rights in Business Practice II": New publication by
UN Global Compact & UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
- Includes 20 company cases studies
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/985537

* Dem. Rep. of Congo plans certification scheme for conflict-free
coltan
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/746293

* Canadian companies continue Tibet investments despite protests
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/436531

* Alcoa invests in social projects near its Brazil mine - Wall St.
Journal says this marks shift in relations between mining firms & local
communities in developing countries
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/366425

* Equatorial Guinea: 2 killed in clash between striking Chinese
construction workers & security forces
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/154294

* So. Africa: Sasol to sell $3.2 billion of shares to black investors,
in largest deal of its kind to help compensate for apartheid
discrimination
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/304255

* China: GE lighting supplier & joint venture accused of subjecting
workers to toxins - GE says it will investigate
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/638833

* Ghana: Acci�n Intl. & Ecobank launch joint microfinance bank
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/567430

* Philippines: OceanaGold guard likely to be charged in shooting of
unarmed villager
- OceanaGold supports the police investigation
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/270532

* Peru: Cicada Films accused of bringing "epidemic" to isolated Indians
- company denies allegations
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/451784

* India: Health ministry plans bill to ban HIV/AIDS discrimination
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/958723

* IBM sends 100 employees to address socio-economic issues in emerging
countries - "corporate version of Peace Corps"
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/873154

* Amazon Watch urges fines for Chevron in USA - says company
misrepresents potential liability in Ecuador lawsuit
- Chevron response
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/163789

* Independent advisory panel to BP's Tangguh gas project in West Papua
issues sixth report
- BP response
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/922787

* "Business & Human Rights: Profits Before People?" - Rights &
Accountability in Development event, London, 18 Apr
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/422733

* Espa�ol: Chile: Se estrena la nueva justicia laboral con primeras
demandas contra empresas
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/505039

* Espa�ol: EE.UU.: Demanda contra supermercado Albertson's por
represalias contra trabajadores hispanos que denunciaron acoso racial
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/227948

* Espa�ol: Confederaci�n Espa�ola de Hoteles apoya iniciativa que
promueve la normalizaci�n laboral de personas con discapacidad
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/518413

* Espa�ol: Ecuador: Explotaci�n de cobre a gran escala por la minera
canadiense Ecsa - �fuente de riqueza o de conflicto social?
- Incluye comentarios de la empresa
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/114631

* Espa�ol: Nicaragua: Un concurso premiar� a las Pymes que sean m�s
sustentables "en lo econ�mico, social y ambiental"
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/596291

* Fran�ais : P�rou : Equipe de t�l� de Cicada Films accus�e d'avoir
provoqu� une "�pid�mie" chez des Indiens isol�s
- Cicada d�ment les accusations
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/883882

* Fran�ais : La Vend�e, France : Directeurs d'entreprise condamnent la
r�pression au Tibet, mais "ne peuvent pas se permettre de ne pas
travailler avec la Chine"
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/298121

* Fran�ais : B�nin : Cr�ation d'une coalition d'entreprises pour la
lutte contre le VIH/SIDA, la tuberculose et le paludisme
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/458451

* Fran�ais : Bangladesh : Grameen Bank & Veolia Eau cr�ent une soci�t�
commune pour fournir l'eau potable aux populations rurales d�munies
http://www.business-humanrights.org/Links/Repository/552090