The Informer

5 Dec 2017

New global standards for businesses tackling LGBTIA rights and discrimination

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On this episode of The Informer we look at the new global standards for business aimed at tackling LGBTIA rights and discrimination were launched in Melbourne today any the United Nations.

At the launch Ian speaks with prominent UN Human rights advocates Kate Gilmore and Fabrice Houdart, former High Court Judge Michael Kirby and President of ACON Dr Justin Koonin to find out what role global businesses have to support their LGTBI employees and speak out and act in the countries in which they operate.

This segment aired on The Informer on JOY 94.9 on 5th December 2017.

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