Greater Good South Africa

Africa Legal Aid and Webber Wentzel invite you to join their Human Rights & Business Programme from 5-6 July 2012.

Advancing its Human Rights & Business Programme launched in 2011, Africa Legal Aid (AFLA) convenes a series of events starting May 2012, examining the interface between corporate accountability and human rights on the African continent. The programme features a high level Pan-African conference bringing together business leaders, legal experts, civil society representatives, and public officials in Johannesburg, South Africa, 5-6 July 2012.

The academic component of the programme is complemented by an editorial dimension, through the publication of an AFLA Quarterly issue dedicated to Human Rights & Business. A set of best practice guidelines in regard to the topic will also be published. A network will be established amongst businesses, civil society and public administration to further the aims of the programme. In its vision to engage young people in shaping Africa’s human rights agenda, Africa Legal Aid organizes a series of youth side events including an essay competition, a documentary screening and a debate on human rights and corporate social responsibility.

The conferencefeatures themes such as: the South-North aspects of human rights and business; corporate social responsibility vs. corporate criminal responsibility; African perspectives on the business of human trafficking; exploration of human rights & business best practices; incorporating gender perspectives. For complete details, please see enclosed the Provisional Program for your consideration.

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