Business and Human Rights

The evolving business landscape over the last decade has also led to changes in the nature of human rights violations.

Business activities have been inextricably linked to human rights violations over the years. There has been increased awareness of the detrimental impacts of global business operations in recent years, and an increasing number of companies are taking positive steps to promote human rights. However, the number of reported abuses each year indicates that much remains to be done. There is an undeniable need to address the nuances of modern day human rights violations in context with changing standards of obligations.

Issues We Are Currently Working On

  • Redefining the role of corporations to align with societal expectations
  • Expanding calls for mandatory human rights due diligence
  • Transforming cultures and developing robust grievance mechanisms to eliminate abuse at work
  • Stopping the practice of blocking human rights defenders from challenging business activity.
  • Establishing safeguards for new technologies that may undermine rights
  • Defending rights of assembly and speech at work
  • Understanding gender fluidity and making workplaces inclusive
  • Resolution mechanisms for business and human rights disputes
  • Impact of corruption on human rights

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