Resources in 'HRD (Human Rights Defenders)'

Monday, December 18, 2023

Respecting the Rights of Human Rights Defenders: People at the Forefront of Protecting our Rights & our Shared Planet

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By Christen Dobson, Co-Head, Civic Freedoms & Human Rights Defenders Programme, Business & Human Rights Resource Centre Twenty-five years ago, the landmark Declaration on Human Rights Defenders was adopted by the UN General Assembly reinforcing that we all have the right to defend human rights. It...

Monday, November 27, 2023

Business support for Indigenous Peoples' rights, including FPIC, Human Rights Defenders and meaningful stakeholder engagement in the CSDDD

In the News

Throughout the human rights and environmental due diligence process, businesses should meaningfully engage with actually and potentially affected stakeholders or their appointed representatives.

Thursday, October 26, 2023

Banks failing on human rights, says Banktrack

In the News

BankTrack finds the 50 largest banks are largely failing on their human rights record indicating poor progress on disclosures. Investors are watching.

Thursday, February 23, 2023

Investors Propose Changes to OECD Human Rights Standards

In the News

The OECD is consulting on changes to guidelines for multinational enterprises, with investors demanding greater protection for defenders and more focus on value chains. Investors have welcomed the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s (OECD) planned update to its Guidelines for...

Monday, November 28, 2022

Do human rights get enough attention from ESG investors?

In the News

As environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues factor into more investment decisions, critics say one element is often overlooked: the human rights records of businesses. Read the full article on the Globe and Mail.

Friday, June 10, 2022

Q&A: Why (Some) Investors Want More Regulation

In the News

As the EU works on rules to protect worker rights and the planet from corporate harm, Open Society’s Jon Jacoby spoke to Anita Dorett, of the Investor Alliance for Human Rights, about how investors are pushing for change. Read more on OpenSocietyFoundation.org

Wednesday, June 23, 2021

New Podcast Episode - "This Way Up: Unpacking Human Rights for Business"

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The Business & Human Rights Resource Centre has launched a new podcast series "This Way Up: Unpacking Human Rights for Business". This episode features our own Anita Dorett along with Steven Heim & Michelle Cook and explores the impact of the UNGPs. https://audioboom.com/posts/8231279-investor...

Monday, June 14, 2021

Investors Caution Companies to Steer Clear of Lawsuits Against Human Rights Defenders

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Statement supported by 44 investors representing $US270B calls on companies to forswear involvement in Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) and to support, not sue, defenders. NEW YORK, NY - TUESDAY, JUNE 15TH, 2021 – The Investor Alliance for Human Rights released a statement...

Tuesday, April 28, 2020

‘Companies mustn't stand by as attacks on human rights defenders rise during Covid-19’

In the News

In this comment piece on Ethical Corporation, Christen Dobson of Business & Human Rights Resource Centre and Ali Hines of Global Witness say safeguarding labour rights and rights to land and resources is a strategic imperative for companies and institutional investors “I’ve been getting more death...

Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Risks for Businesses Failing to Engage Human Rights Defenders

In the News

New business toolkits demonstrate practical actions companies and investors should take to safeguard defenders. New York, NY, Tuesday 28th April 2020 - In the shadow of hundreds of attacks and killings of human rights defenders, and increased threats to workers and civic freedoms during the COVID-19...