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Business, Human Rights, and Peace

Annual Conference Human Security Division

11 September 2012, Berne, Kursaal

Logo of the conference [© FDFA]


In today’s globalised world human security and safe investment are two sides of the same medal. The protection of human rights is not only a universal imperative, but also a precondition so that the economy can contribute to the well-being of all. The global consensus that the economy should improve the lives of all is gaining momentum.

Transnational companies are becoming more aware of their responsibilities and are taking the chance to contribute towards the prevention of conflicts and respect for human rights. Respecting human rights has become an integral part of good business management. Innovative ideas how companies can improve their compliance with human rights when going about their business activities can emerge in discussions between state, economy, civil society and academia.

 Media release

Programme

8.30 Registration and Coffee

9.00 Welcome 
Claude Wild, Ambassador, Head of Human Security Division
 Address (fr) (pdf, 139 Kb)

9.10 Opening Address 
Yves Rossier, State Secretary FDFA
 Address (fr) (pdf, 197 Kb) 

9.30 Keynote Speech
John Morrison, Executive Director, Institute for Human Rights and Business
 Keynote Speech (pdf, 146 Kb)

10.00 Coffee break

10.30 Panel 1: Human Rights and Business
Margaret Jungk, UN working group on Human Rights and Business
Christopher Beese, Olive Group 
Christian Frutiger, Nestlé
Chantal Peyer, Bread for all 
Jérôme Servot, Total

11.45 Panel 2: Commodities, Peace and Human Rights
Dick Marty, former member of Swiss Parliament
Inemo Samiama, Democracy Network Nigeria 
John Bullock, Metalor Technologies USA
Ambassador Béatrice Maser Mallor, State Secretariat for Economic Affiars SECO

13.00 Lunch

14.15 Panel 3: Business and Peace Promotion
Gerald Pachoud, UN Peace Building Support Office
David Nyheim, INCAS Consulting
Santa Joyce Laker, North Uganda Business for Peace 
Natalia Mirimanova, South Caucasus Business Development Forum / International Alert

15.30 Conclusions
 Conclusions (fr) (pdf, 177 Kb)

Aperitif

Moderation of the day: Christian Zeugin, Swiss Radio Television