Category Archives: United Nations

Humanitarian action and the private sector: The UN Guiding Principles

Posted on December 13, 2013 by

Humanitarian action and the private sector: The UN Guiding Principles Kateri Carmola 10 December 2013 Last week in Geneva, the UN hosted its second annual forum on Business and Human Rights.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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In the Business of Peace: The Political Influence of Private Military and Security Companies on UN Peacekeeping

Posted on November 24, 2013 by

International Peacekeeping Volume 20, Issue 1, 2013 In the Business of Peace: The Political Influence of Private Military and Security Companies on UN Peacekeeping Åse Gilje østensen* pages 33-47 Published online:… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Armies and Police Are Being Privatized Around the World and Business Is Booming

Posted on November 6, 2013 by

Armies and Police Are Being Privatized Around the World and Business Is Booming By Elliot Hannon An American private security guard pushes back Iraqi demonstrators in Baghdad.Photo by RAMZI HAIDAR/AFP/Getty Images… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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UN rights experts call for international regulation of private military companies

Posted on November 6, 2013 by

Tuesday, November 05, 2013 UN rights experts call for international regulation of private military companies Elizabeth LaForgia at 8:17 AM ET [JURIST] The UN Working Group on the use of mercenaries… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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UN expert group calls for robust international regulation of private military and security companies

Posted on November 4, 2013 by

UN expert group calls for robust international regulation of private military and security companies NEW YORK/GENEVA (4 November 2013) – Governments worldwide must recognize the need for a legally binding international… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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UN expert group cites need for global instrument regulating private security companies

Posted on November 4, 2013 by

UN expert group cites need for global instrument regulating private security companies Chairman-Rapporteur of the five-member UN Working Group on the Use of Mercenaries Anton Katz. UN Photo/JC McIlwaine 4 November… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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UN: Private Security to Earn $244B by 2016

Posted on November 4, 2013 by

UN: Private Security to Earn $244B by 2016 UNITED NATIONS November 5, 2013 (AP) By PETER JAMES SPIELMANN Associated Press The private military and security business is growing by 7.4 percent… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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WORKING GROUP ON MERCENARIES AND INDEPENDENT EXPERT ON AN EQUITABLE INTERNATIONAL ORDER ADDRESS THE COUNCIL COUNCIL CONCLUDES INTERACTIVE DIALOGUE WITH THE SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL FOR CHILDREN AND ARMED CONFLICT

Posted on September 10, 2013 by

States News Service September 10, 2013 Tuesday WORKING GROUP ON MERCENARIES AND INDEPENDENT EXPERT ON AN EQUITABLE INTERNATIONAL ORDER ADDRESS THE COUNCIL COUNCIL CONCLUDES INTERACTIVE DIALOGUE WITH THE SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The UN Must Stop Outsourcing Peacekeepers

Posted on September 10, 2013 by

Ian Richards President of the UN staff union in Geneva The UN Must Stop Outsourcing Peacekeepers Posted: 09/09/2013 9:42 am The United Nations’ working group on mercenaries and human rights has… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Between War and Peace: Do We Need New Tools for Messy Transitions?

Posted on August 24, 2013 by

Federal News Service August 13, 2013 Tuesday Panel Discussion at the Stimson Center Subject: “Between War and Peace: Do We Need New Tools for Messy Transitions?” Participants: Stuart Bowen, Special Inspector… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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