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Organisations call on African Commission to resist attacks
Decision of the Executive Council of the African Union threatens the participation of 517 NGOs in the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights.
Slave labour on coffee farms denounced at the OECD
Nestlé, McDonald’s, Starbucks and three other large transnational companies are accused of lack of transparency and of flaws in production line monitoring.
Committee for the Prevention and Combat of Torture calls for applications to become a member
Registration is from 2 September to 16 October. Twelve seats on the Committee will be filled for a two-year mandate.
Research examines impacts of BNDES-supported projects in others four countries
From 1998 to 2015, the bank paid out around US$10 billion for infrastructure work carried out by Brazilian companies.
Sur magazine offers grants to black authors
In addition to financial assistance, those selected will receive mentoring during the writing process.
Bachelet must reinforce commitment to human rights say organisations
According to civil society, the High Commissioner must take action to denounce violations, discourage abuse and fight impunity
Federal Government authorizes use of armed forces in Roraima
The order called Guarantee of Law and Order is valid until 12 September. Military staff will patrol borders and federal highways.
