Access to remedy
Grievance mechanisms offer a means of access to remedy for people who have suffered business-related human rights violations, such as labour right violations, displacement, or destruction of sources of livelihood. Access to remedy is essential because it can mitigate the damage suffered and deter future violations. SOMO supports workers, communities, individuals and civil society organisations in filing complaints using grievance mechanisms, with a particular focus on the National Contact Points for the Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD Guidelines) and the independent accountability mechanisms of international development finance institutions. Based on our experiences in using these mechanisms, we evaluate their functioning. We advocate for improved accessibility for complainants and greater effectiveness in providing remedy. We also collaborate and coordinate with experts in other types of grievance mechanisms, both judicial and non-judicial, with the view of strengthening and transforming the overall system of remedy for victims of business-related human rights abuse. We host OECD Watch, an international network aimed at improving the policies and activities of the OECD's Investment Committee and the effectiveness of the National Contact Points for the OECD Guidelines.
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CNV partners and staff trained on Corporate Accountability & Grievance MechanismsPosted in category:NewsPublished on: -
Project Complaints Mechanism (PCM) officer hiring processPosted in category:Published on:Statement
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Complaint leads to temporary stop on construction of Barro Blanco damPosted in category:NewsPublished on: -
Panama Suspends Construction of FMO-funded Barro Blanco hydroelectric dam over environmental and human rights abusesPosted in category:NewsPublished on: -
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European Development Bank accepts complaint submitted by Mongolian herders about iron ore mining companyPosted in category:NewsPublished on: -
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The Patchwork of Non-Judicial Grievance Mechanisms Published on:
Kristen GenovesePosted in category:Publication
Kristen Genovese
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When the dust settles Published on:T. SteinwegPosted in category:PublicationT. Steinweg
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Access to effective remedy at international financial institutions?Posted in category:NewsPublished on: -
Discussion Paper on Eldorado Gold Published on:
Katrin McGauranPosted in category:Publication
Katrin McGauran
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Brazilian NGOs and communities receive training on human rights and complaints mechanismsPosted in category:NewsPublished on: -
Independent report confirms U.S. Agency’s role in harm to communities in LiberiaPosted in category:NewsPublished on: -
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Update: Indigenous people in Panama file complaint against Dutch development bank FMOPosted in category:NewsPublished on:
