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Analysis from Leading UN Human Rights Expert on Free Trade Agreements – REWIND

12. July 2017

Analysis from leading UN Human Rights expert on Free Trade Agreements – REWIND


In the following video produced by the The Real News Network and translated by acTVism Munich, Alfredo-Maurice de Zayas provides an in-depth analysis on “Free Trade Agreements”. De Zayas is a leading expert in the field of human rights and international law, a peace activist and since 2012 the United Nations Independent Expert on the Promotion of a Democratic and Equitable International Order (also known as Special Rapporteur) appointed by the United Nations Human Rights Council.

The questions and more will be adressed in the following video:

  • What contradictions exist between international human rights and international trade law?
  • What aspects of the “Free Trade Agreements” are incompatible with democracy, rule of law and basic human rights? How can they be resolved?
  • Are Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) mechanisms necessary? What dangers do they pose?

VIDEO: Analyis from Leading UN Human Rights Expert on Free Trade Agreements


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About Alfredo-Maurice de Zayas:

De zayas Alfredo-Maurice de Zayas is a leading expert in the field of human rights and international law, a retired high-ranking United Nations official, peace activist, and since 2012 the United Nations Independent Expert on the Promotion of a Democratic and Equitable International Order (also known as Special Rapporteur) appointed by the United Nations Human Rights Council.


 


3 replies on “Analysis from Leading UN Human Rights Expert on Free Trade Agreements – REWIND”

[…] Analyse führender UN-Menschenrechtsexperten über die Freihandelsabkommen Im folgenden Video von The Real News Network, welches acTVism Munich übersetzt hat, spricht Alfred-Maurice de Zayas über die sogenannten Freihandelsabkommen und mögliche Auswirkungen. De Zayas ist ein führender Menschen- und Völkerrechtsexperte, ein ehemals hochrangiger UN-Mitarbeiter, Friedensaktivist und seit dem Jahr 2012, auf Ernennung durch den UN-Menschenrechtsrat, der „Unabhängige Experte der Vereinten Nationen zur Förderung einer Demokratischen und Gerechten Internationalen Ordnung“ (auch UN-Sonderberichterstatter genannt). Quelle: actvism.org […]

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