What does the recent ruling against Chiquita mean for human rights?

“Chiquita could have easily withdrawn from Colombia.”

IHRB’s Salil Tripathi speaks to Marco Simons from Earth Rights, an NGO that takes legal action against institutions that violate human rights and cause environmental abuse. 

They discuss a recent ruling in Florida that has found the company Chiquita liable for killings committed by a paramilitary group that was on the company's payroll in Colombia. 

Salil also explores the broader implications for businesses worldwide and the importance of adhering to international standards and codes of conduct when engaging private security companies, with IHRB colleague Vicky Bowman.  They mention a number of organisations, as well as guidance that’s useful for business: 

• ICOCA and its Procurement Guide and training resources
• Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights and,
• The UN Open-ended Working Group on Private Military and Security Companies 

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Host: Deborah Sagoe, IHRB's Communications Coordinator
Producer & Editor: Helen Brown
Additional Contributors: Sam Simmons, IHRB's Head of Communications