City of Pittsburgh Stands For Human Rights With Resolution Against Conflict Minerals
On April 19, 2011, the City of Pittsburgh became the first municipality to adopt a policy regarding conflict minerals. The resolution unanimously passed by the City Council reads: WHEREAS, the City of Pittsburgh has declared its commitment to human rights and social justice in its governance documents and policies and has taken affirmative steps throughout its history to promote these values; and, WHEREAS, conflict minerals refer to minerals mined in conditions of armed conflict and hu
