A/HRC/13/20 temporary shelter during the Games; and negotiations were sought to ensure that no social housing would be included in accommodation for actors.62However, reports indicate that 19 of the 37 pledges will not be implemented. Indeed, reports indicate a notable increase in the number of homeless, a pledge of authorities to increase “infraction tickets” for the homeless, a lack of access of the homeless to essential services in restricted Olympic areas, the dismantling of one-room hotels providing social housing, proposals to cut funding for affordable housing, a lack of redress for illegal evictions, a lack of consultation with residents, and violations of freedom of expression and association of housing activists.63 63. The Bid Book for the 2016 Río Olympics anticipates the improvement and relocation of some settlements and the commitment to comply with national and international standards.64 Media reports refer, however, to threatened evictions in some settlements, with no information concerning resettlement or compensation (see also para. 25 above). 64. In South Africa, a development agenda was put together for the bid proposal to host the 2010 World Cup. With a view to use the Cup as a catalyst for poverty alleviation and the struggle against segregation, South Africa committed to not only build or renew sport venues and the necessary infrastructure for the Cup, but also to initiate sport programmes in disadvantaged neighbourhoods, improve medical services and develop community art centres, among other initiatives to improve the life of the less advantaged sectors of society. The focus on development in the South African bid and the commitment to foster a more inclusive and prosper society, however, do not appear to match reality. Reports show that the resources allocated to the preparation of the Cup for the housing budget remain low, while those for sport and recreation have dramatically increased.65 E. Role of sponsors, partners and other corporations in mega-events 65. Private corporations involved in the preparation and hosting of mega-events should behave in compliance with the principles and values of the Olympic Movement and the FIFA mission. Furthermore, human rights standards offer additional guidance, as do instruments focusing on corporate social responsibility. 66. States have the primary responsibility to protect, respect and fulfil human rights; but corporations must observe international human rights norms as well as the laws of the countries in which they operate.66 The role of the private sector should be addressed from a human rights perspective, including victims' access to justice and their right to compensation. 67 67. Local and national authorities and the organizers of the mega-event, such as the International Olympic Committee and FIFA, also have responsibilities concerning the role 62 63 64 65 66 67 18 Vancouver 2010 sustainability Report 2007–2008, VANOC, p. 56. Olympic Oversight Interim Report card, op. cit., p. 6; and “Fair play for housing rights, op. cit, pp. 190–191. See the Rio 2016 Candidate City website at www.rio2016.org.br. Caroline, Newton, op. cit. See the report of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on the issue of human rights and transnational corporations and other business enterprises (A/HRC/11/13), according to which corporate responsibility to respect human rights requires due diligence (become aware of, prevent and mitigate adverse human rights impact of activities and relationships of companies), and the provision of grievance mechanisms. See also “Making the law work for everyone”, Commission on Legal Empowerment of the Poor and UNDP, New York, 2008.