« When mining and agribusiness cause hunger: can the UN protect rural communities against globalised companies? »
On the occasion of World Food Day, we invite you to a round table discussion on the threats that mining and highly industrialized agriculture pose to the food security of local populations. A binding treaty on transnational corporations is currently being negotiated at the UN on the initiative of South Africa and Ecuador.
Why is such a treaty necessary for states and what is the current status of the negotiations? How does the UN Declaration on the Rights of Peasants open avenues for action to strengthen the existing framework?
Speakers:
- Maxine Bezuidenhout, Alternative Information & Development Centre, Cape Town
- Lungisa Huna, Co-Coordinator of the Rural Women’s Assembly, Cape Town
- Terence Tshisevhe, South African Permanent Mission to the United Nations Office, Geneva
- Jamshid Gaziyev, Secretary to the UN Working Group on peasants and rural workers, Geneva
- Ulises Quero, International Service for Human Rights, Geneva
Moderation:
- François Mercier, Action de Carême
Participation is free of charge. We look forward to receiving your registration via this form.
