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Deadline: 1 March 2024! Call for input for the Working Group’s report on respecting the rights of LGBTI people in the context of business activities: fulfilling obligations and responsibilities under the UNGPs

[Note: this information comes from the OHCHR webpage dedicated to this call for input. Direct link: HERE] Background In recent years, the business and human rights agenda has seen a real strengthening in support for greater equality and respect of the rights of...

Jak wykorzystać Wytyczne OECD by osiągnąć zmianę. Warsztat dla społeczeństwa obywatelskiego w Europie Środkowo-Wschodniej. 4 grudnia 2023 r., g. 10.00-11.30

Rozpakujmy zaktualizowane Wytyczne OECD! W czerwcu 2023 r. OECD opublikowała znacząco zaktualizowany tekst Wytycznych OECD dla przedsiębiorstw wielonarodowych dotyczące odpowiedzialnego prowadzenia działalności biznesowej. Aby przybliżyć je organizacjom pozarządowym i...

Using the OECD Guidelines for change. Workshop for Central & Eastern Europe. 4 December 2023

Let’s unpack the updated OECD Guidelines! In June the OECD released significantly updated text for the OECD Guidelines for Multinationals Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct. In June 2023, the OECD released significantly updated text as part of the OECD...

BHR in CEE&CA – Lighthouse-keepers project’s publications and videos

While the BHR in CEE&CA project, important part of which made the CEECA BHR Summer Academy 2022, has just came to an end, the publications, webinars and other materials developed over the past 1,5 year are still available for those interested in expanding their...

Report “Transparency, codes of ethics and relationship between NGOs and business” available now also in Polish and Russian

There is an increasing pressure on NGOs to diversify the sources of their funding and to take into account cooperation with the business sector. At the same time, it is expected of NGOs to remain independent, transparent and to operate in such a way that is consistent...

2023 update of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct

2023 update of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct Since their introduction in 1976, the Guidelines have been continuously updated to remain fit for purpose in light of societal challenges and the evolving context for...

Руководящие принципы ООН в области предпринимательской деятельности в аспекте прав человека

Руководящие принципы Организации Объединенных Наций в области предпринимательской деятельности в аспекте прав человека (РП ООН) подчеркивают важную роль, которую бизнес играет в содействии устойчивому развитию и защите прав человека. Принципы подчеркивают важность...

Transforming How Business Impacts People: Unlocking the Collective Power of Five Distinct Narratives

When it comes to conversations about how people are affected by business conduct and the global economy, a number of distinct narratives are influencing decision-makers today: the development narrative of sustainability; the political narrative of inequality; the economic narrative of stakeholder capitalism; the investment narrative of ESG performance; and the accounting narrative of human and social capital.

How to ensure public control over projects funded by development banks in non-democratic regimes

In a series of video tutorials, Bankwatch demonstrates tools civil society organisations and activists from Uzbekistan can use to have a say about projects supported by development banks that may affect their communities and the environment.

A breakthrough for human rights is needed after 30 years of the EBRD: Case Studies from Uzbekistan, Georgia, Armenia, and Bosnia

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) stands out among multilateral development banks with the commitment of its shareholding countries to the fundamental principles of democracy and respect for human rights. As the EBRD celebrates its 30th anniversary, it is a perfect moment to reflect on the Bank’s track record, human rights policy framework and operational approach.

Videos: Rethinking the EU Budget for Europe

This series of short videos — excerpts from a press briefing — examine the role of the EU budget in empowering local communities and small businesses.

Shuakhevi: the past is never dead

The past is never dead – In spite of warnings about its risks and promises of its safety, the idle Shuakhevi hydropower plant in Georgia continues to wreak havoc on local lands and livelihoods.

A tale of two communities successfully resisting the Balkan hydropower tsunami

Two communities in central Bosnia have had reasons to celebrate as they achieved major victories in their campaigns against small hydropower plants near Fojnica and Kruščica. Bankwatch joined them to see what lies behind their success…

Nationalism, xenophobia and authoritarianism: How should business respond to these rising trends?

Businesses operating in such countries don’t seem to be concerned with human rights records of authoritarian governments, remaining silent, feigning ignorance or at worst helping authorities in their crackdown.

When government fails to protect human rights, business can play a critical role: The case of Bulgaria

As practice shows, companies are more inclined to respect human rights when governments fulfil their duty to protect and hold companies accountable for abuses. However, business can play an important role when governments fail to protect human rights and international institutions choose not interfere when abuses take place.

Глобальные союзы подготовили пособие в помощь кампании по искоренению насилия и домогательств в сфере труда

25 июня 2021 года вступит в силу Конвенция Международной организации труда № 190 об искоренении насилия и домогательств в сфере труда. В этот день глобальные союзы презентуют специально подготовленное пособие в поддержку Конвенции № 190 (C190) и ее Рекомендации № 206 (R206). Электронное пособие обеспечит тысячи профсоюзов по всему миру важнейшими инструментами для борьбы против насилия и домогательств в сфере труда.

Applications are open for the II Central and Eastern Europe & Central Asia Summer Academy on Business and Human Rights!

Deadline: 1 March 2024! Call for input for the Working Group’s report on respecting the rights of LGBTI people in the context of business activities: fulfilling obligations and responsibilities under the UNGPs

Open Letter – Lawyers and scholars working on EMC stress the importance of CSDDD

Int’l Conference “From soft law to hard law. CSDDD implementation and enforcement. Lessons from France and Germany.”, 26.01.2024, Warsaw/online

Jak wykorzystać Wytyczne OECD by osiągnąć zmianę. Warsztat dla społeczeństwa obywatelskiego w Europie Środkowo-Wschodniej. 4 grudnia 2023 r., g. 10.00-11.30

Using the OECD Guidelines for change. Workshop for Central & Eastern Europe. 4 December 2023

BHR in CEE&CA – Lighthouse-keepers project’s publications and videos

Report “Transparency, codes of ethics and relationship between NGOs and business” available now also in Polish and Russian

2023 update of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct

Руководящие принципы ООН в области предпринимательской деятельности в аспекте прав человека

Transforming How Business Impacts People: Unlocking the Collective Power of Five Distinct Narratives

How to ensure public control over projects funded by development banks in non-democratic regimes

A breakthrough for human rights is needed after 30 years of the EBRD: Case Studies from Uzbekistan, Georgia, Armenia, and Bosnia

Videos: Rethinking the EU Budget for Europe

Shuakhevi: the past is never dead

A tale of two communities successfully resisting the Balkan hydropower tsunami

Nationalism, xenophobia and authoritarianism: How should business respond to these rising trends?

When government fails to protect human rights, business can play a critical role: The case of Bulgaria

Глобальные союзы подготовили пособие в помощь кампании по искоренению насилия и домогательств в сфере труда