Characteristics and Abuses of Human Rights in Corporate Communication

Abstract

Globalization has changed the world we live in. It presents new and complex challenges for the protection of human rights. Companies have an enormous impact on people’s lives and the communities in which they operate. Sometimes the impact is positive - jobs are created, new technology improves lives and investment in the community translates into real benefits for those who live there. There are few effective mechanisms at national or international level to prevent corporate human rights abuses or to hold companies to account. We are thankful to all that have contributed in one way or another to the conclusion of this case such as the various NGOs, especially Amnesty International, who have come to our aid.