Africa: Oral Statement on Extractive Industries, Environment and Human Rights Violations in Africa delivered at the 81st Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights

Companies have a responsibility to respect all human rights wherever they operate, whichever sector they operate in, and regardless of their nationality or size. This is a widely recognised standard of expected conduct as set out in international business and human rights frameworks. The responsibility of companies to respect human rights is independent of a state’s own human rights responsibilities and exists over and above compliance with national laws and regulations protecting human rights.

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