Human Rights Issues in Swiss Foreign Trade



17.07.2009
Clearence of Mobutu Assests Shows Swiss Need to Legislation Change

The Federal Criminal Court has ruled on 14 July 2009, that Switzerland must hand over 7.7 million francs to the family of Zaire’s former preside...


18.02.2009
Green Light for the Return of the Frozen Duvalier Assests

The assets of former Haitian President Jean-Claude Duvalier which have been frozen in Switzerland are to be handed over to Haiti. The lawful origin ...


04.02.2009
Public Eye Awards: Worst Corporation and Best Employees

On 28 January 2009, the opening day of the World Economic Forum (WEF) the Bern Declaration and Greenperace Switzerland present their "Public Ey...


01.01.1970
Fair Wear: fair working conditions in garment industry

From 5 June, 2007 on, working conditions in the garment industry will be verified independently and internationally. Indeed, ISCOM (International So...

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