UK Parliamentary human rights committee issues report on UK businesses
In 2009, the UK Parliament’s Joint Committee on Human Rights conducted an inquiry on business and human rights. London Mining Network and a number of its member groups and associates made submissions to this inquiry. Volume 1 of the Committee’s report includes conclusions and recommendations. The cross-party Committee of both Houses of Parliament is very [...]
Report on the European tour by Indigenous women from Ecuador, Guatemala and Peru
organised by LMN member group LAMMP, October 2009 It could be considered that the testimonies here discussed are nothing more than anecdotal information, but this is far from true. The rural and indigenous women from Ecuador, Guatemala and Peru who took part in the European tour organised by LAMMP in October brought emblematic cases illustrating [...]
Women fight South American mines
LMN member group LAMMP organised a successful visit to London by women activists from Ecuador, Guatemala and Peru, all of whom are under threat for their resistance to largescale mining projects. • UK urged to pressure South American governments to refuse mining licences • Women say mining is damaging their homes and environment See http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2009/oct/12/women-fight-south-american-mines.
