Center for International Legal Studies

Statement on the passing of John Ruggie (1944-2021)

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Monday, September 20, 2021

John Ruggie was known for his brilliant mind, but he was also a warm, thoughtful and genuine friend and colleague to so many of us at the United Nations Global Compact.

Key Points: 
  • John Ruggie was known for his brilliant mind, but he was also a warm, thoughtful and genuine friend and colleague to so many of us at the United Nations Global Compact.
  • John Ruggies contributions to the United Nations and the business and human rights landscape were plentiful and significant.
  • At the time of his passing, John Ruggie was the Berthold Beitz Research Professor in Human Rights and International Affairs at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government and an Affiliated Professor in International Legal Studies at Harvard Law School.
  • John Ruggie will be greatly missed by the UN Global Compact and its Local Networks around the world.