Environmental human rights defenders 2016, para. 77

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In some cases, banks and financial institutions have provided funds, services and technical support for companies to rectify and prevent human rights violations, such as the improper acquisition of land. The Special Rapporteur welcomes the growing commitment of financial institutions to principles such as responsible financing, lending and investment. The use of environmental, social and governance criteria for risk assessment and the evaluation of the performance of investments can strengthen the accountability of corporations.
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Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
Document type
Special Procedures' report
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N.A.
Topic(s)
  • Economic Rights
  • Environment
  • Governance & Rule of Law
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  • N.A.
Year
2016
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Other
Reference
SR Human Rights Defenders, Report to the UNGA (2016), A/71/281, para. 77.
Paragraph number
77