Business and human rights

Article Abstract:

A number of multinational corporations have started using the principles of human rights in the workplaces of manufacturers in producing countries. This has improved the working conditions in developing countries, especially in the garments, toy and shoe industries. One such company is Reebok International Ltd., which adopted a code of conduct that incorporated human rights standards in its business practices and those of its suppliers. Human rights and labor organizations have also started dialogues and public campaigns designed to help multinational companies in developing their codes of conduct.

Analysis, International business enterprises, Multinational corporations, Corporate social responsibility

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Two foreign missions for human rights

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The AAAS helps professionals whose human rights have been violated. It has helped to defend doctors against the Turkish government, which has tried to prevent physicians from exposing human-rights abuses. The AAAS is also giving technical assistance to Hong Kong's human-rights groups.

Social policy, Hong Kong, Turkey, American Association for the Advancement of Science

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Are the Foreign Born a Source of Strength for U.S. Science?

Article Abstract:

A 1990 study found that one out of four doctoral scientists in the scientific labor force in the United States was born abroad. In 1980, one out of five were foreign born. The increasing trend is expected to be more pronounced when statistics are determined during the next decade.

United States, Demographic aspects, Scientists, Alien labor, Foreign labor

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