In a global economy, no corporation should be allowed to hide its record simply by operating overseas. No citizen, in any country, should be denied their right to know about business practices that affect their lives and the lives of their children.

Without visibility, there can be no accountability. We believe it is time to end the veil of secrecy that shrouds corporate behavior at home and abroad. International Right to Know legislation would give citizens of every country access to basic information about the environmental, labor and human rights practices of companies.

International Right to Know (IRTK) legislation would hold corporations accountable for their actions by providing information about companies' environmental, labor, and human rights practices at home and abroad. IRTK would allow governments, civil society, and the public to evaluate corporations' behavior and empower them to take steps to end current and prevent future abuses. In addition, the transparency compelled by IRTK could prompt companies to avoid perpetrating the kinds of abuses described in the case studies below in the first place.

Join the citizens' movement to pierce the corporate veil of secrecy and demand fair business practices everywhere. You can help begin to hold corporations accountable by adding your name to the thousands calling for an International Right to Know.

EarthRights International is part of a broad-based coalition coordinating a campaign for an International Right to Know (IRTK). The coalition meets regularly, strategizes, and shares information about corporate practices worldwide.