Having contributed to the text’s drafting through several inputs, the Internation Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) welcomed Members of European Parlement’s call on the European Union (EU) to actively engage in this negotiation process with an ambitious position. Among other key issues, the Parliament calls the EU to support provisions to strengthen access to justice and remedy for victims of corporate-related human rights abuses.
The United Nations Binding Treaty would not only complement EU rules to hold businesses accountable for their adverse impacts on human rights, but also strengthen access to remedy for victims and rights-holders by filling remaining gaps in the international legal framework.