Excited to share that at the next session of the Readings Australian Red Cross Red Cross IHL #IHL book club, we will be joined by former Aust foreign minister Gareth Evans AC QC to discuss his latest book Good International Citizenship. 27 Jul 7pm AEST. Join us! readings.com.au/event/australi…

Looking forward to this! Global voices discussing how to put the "E ", the "S" & the "G" into education of our future business leaders. I'll be sharing ideas + educational resources for responsible biz in conflict zones, developed by RMIT University and Australian Red Cross.

Business schools can be more responsible in conflict areas and there is a need to respect International Humanitarian Law (#IHL). lt starts with educating present and future leaders with IHL. - Jonathan Kolieb, Peace and Conflict Theme Lead, RMIT University's Business and Human Rights Centre

Thanks PRME Secretariat for opportunity. can find some educational resources for #Biz and #BSchools to improve responsible biz conduct in conflict-zones here - RedCross.org.au/ihl/business-a…. Red Cross IHL

WEBINAR: "The Role of Business in Protecting Children's Rights" 27/6 3pm AEST with Surya Deva Macquarie University Ida Hyllested UNICEF @kawporter UN Global Compact Network Australia (UNGCNA) & ALHR's Dr Natalia Szablewska Register:bit.ly/3xseOxf DiplomacyTrainingPro Youth Law Australia #bizhumanrights #auslaw

New Information Note by the UNWGBiz&Human Rights on Responsible business conduct in the arms sector: Ensuring business practice in line with the #UNGPs on #BHR now available at ohchr.org/en/documents/t… Many thanks to former member of the WG @ARamasastry for her leading this project.

An absolute delight to be at the UN’s ‘palace of nations’ in Geneva to celebrate international #PeaceDay with #PeaceTalks and a wonderful crowd from across the planet.The question tackled- what is peace? Some answers offered: hope; Justice; equal rights; togetherness.

Fantastic opportunity! BHRIGHT

Link to my Opinio Juris piece below (co-authored w/ Ann Letch). There’s a trial going on in The Hague that should be self-reflective moment to qn how intl criminal law can do better to hold businesses accountable 4 #warcrimes #genocide #CrimesAgainstHumanity #Bizhumanrights #IHL

BHRIGHT researcher Sara Tödt had to deal with a pandemic and miliary coup to put together her new report on Myanmar's struggling local garment industry. Please join her and an expert panel this Wednesday, as we launch 'Stitching Together a Future'. Tix bit.ly/3V3wV6N

Thanks for the great discussion, Lucas. Loads to take forward!

Today I mourn the passing of a personal/professional hero. A giant of international justice. Benjamin B. #Ferencz, Last Surviving Nuremberg Prosecutor, Dies at 103 nytimes.com/2023/04/08/wor…

'We'll make sure 6 ways to sunday that no child labour is exploited'-Elon Musk Tesla shareholders' mtg responding to concern of #cobalt in batteries fueling rights abuses + conflict. Commits to 3rdparty audit + webcams at mine #Progress #bizhumanrights in conflict-affected areas

Today, Monday June 5th at 13:00 CEST on Zoom, we have our roundtable event - an examination of the effectiveness of mandatory Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD)

This is a free event but registration is essential. RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… #HumanRightsDueDiligence #SupplyChainTransparency #WorkerRights #SustainableFuture

Frustrating yet understandable decision today to essentially end the genocide prosecution of Rwandan businessman - too old, too ill. Took too long to get #Kabuga to a legal reckoning - ‘#justice delayed is justice denied.’

Sheppie Abramowitz was an inspiration to generations. We mourn her passing and promise to live up to her example. washingtonpost.com/obituaries/202…

BREAKING: The European Parliament just made history by approving the #CSDDD! It is a significant step in the fight for corporate justice, right on the Rana Plaza disaster's anniversary. The EU & Member States must ensure that the voices of those affected guide implementation!

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim Sigh… 😔

Have you already made and broken your NYs resolutions? No coffee? More exercise? Well, for businesses operating in conflict-affected areas, those resolutions probably look a little different. Here are some that are worth keeping. shorturl.at/BIVSb #IHL #bizandIHL