This paper examines the interconnecting causes that have placed residents of the community of La Oroya, in Peru’s central Andes, in the dilemma of having to sacrifice their human right to health in order to preserve job opportunities at the town’s smelter. Using the lens of a...

In recent years, greater attention has been given to developing metrics that measure more than a country’s gross domestic product (GDP). Similarly, greater consideration has been given to more than just the financial performance of commercial enterprises; corporations are now expected to...

The discussion on the need for mandatory human rights due diligence (HRDD) requirements has permeated the interests of policy makers, civil society organizations and international organizations. The current trend on the adoption of domestic legislation concerning HRDD standards shows a variety...