HRC53: Business and corporate activity violations stem from State and corporate negligence

"We note that much of the violations and abuses linked to business and corporate activities are primarily the result of deliberate disregard by States and corporations for their obligations under the Guiding Principles and international human rights standards rather than the mere lack of capacity. "
Oral statement during #HRC53 on Item 3: Interactive dialogue with the Working Group on the issue of human rights and transnational corporations and other business enterprises. Delivered by Zia Ur-Rehman, on behalf of FORUM-ASIA.
Full statement ▶️ l.forum-asia.org/HRC53-Biz