Content: Three months have passed since the military coup in Myanmar which led to the overthrow of the democratically elected government. The wave of countrywide mass-protests and the violent crackdown on demonstrators has drastically altered the political and economic reality of Myanmar. As several hundred civilians have been killed by the army so far, there…
Content: Artikel zu menschenrechtlicher Sorgfalt für den Verband Entwicklungspolitik Niedersachsen e.V. (VEN) Year: January 2020 Language: DE Keywords: Menschenrechtliche Sorgfaltspflicht, Nationaler Aktionsplan Wirtschaft und Menschenrechte (NAP), UN Leitprinzipien für Wirtschaft und Menschenrechte, UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs), human rights due diligence, Grundsatzerklärung, Policy, Code of Conduct, Menschenrechtliche Risikoanalyse, Abhilfemaßnahmen, Berichterstattung, Reporting, Beschwerdemechanismen, Grievance Mechanisms, NAP-Monitoring. Abstract: …
Content: The paper addresses the various human rights related risks and challenges for companies resulting from ASM. It also provides a practical guidance on how companies can address those issues in the framework of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs). Following, it lists various good practice examples and an short overview of initiatives that…
Content: Summary Report of the Human Rights Impact Assessment for ICANN Year: May 2019 Language: EN Keywords: Human Rights Impact Assessment (HRIA), The ICANN organization, United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs), human rights due diligence, human rights performance, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Abstract: ICANN is as a globally operating organization with the mission of helping…
Content: Assessment of Human Rights Due Diligence Processes for WWF Germany Year: April 2019 Language: EN Keywords: National Actionplan (NAP), UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs), World Wide Fund For Nature (WWF), wildlife conservation, human rights due diligence, risk management. Abstract: Conservation projects not only face security challenges with regard to organised…
Content: This paper draws attention to the current human rights risks in Brazil and provide clear recommendations of action for businesses. It emphasises that businesses should strengthen their human rights due diligence. Year: April 2019 Language: EN Keywords: Brazil, Human Rights Due Diligence, Corporate Social Responsibility, UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs), Indigenous rights, Rainforest, Amazon, Bolsonaro. Abstract:…
Content: This paper sets out the regulatory aspects linked to human rights in investments by financial service entities, including latest legal development and expectations for various stakeholders. It finally provides practical recommendations on how to integrate human rights into the investment decision-making process aligned with the UNGPs. Year: February 2019 Language: EN Keywords: Sustainable Finance, Green Finance, Responsible Investment, ESG, UN…
Content: Broschüre zum „NAP-Standards-Check“ – Tool, mit dem Sie ermitteln können, ob Sie die Anforderungen des Nationalen Aktionsplans für Wirtschaft und Menschenrechte (NAP) der Bundesregierung erfüllen. Year: February 2019 Language: DE Keywords: Nationaler Aktionsplan Wirtschaft und Menschenrechte (NAP), UN Leitprinzipien für Wirtschaft und Menschenrechte, UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs), human rights…
Content: Beitrag im Umweltdialog Magazin: Wozu dient die menschenrechtliche Risikoanalyse? Year: Oktober 2018 Language: DE Keywords: Menschenrechtliche Risikoanalyse, UN Leitprinzipien für Wirtschaft und Menschenrechte, UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs), CSR-Richtlinien- Umsetzungsgesetz (CSR-RUG). Abstract: Ob in der Textilindustrie, im Rohstoffsektor oder in der Lebensmittelbranche – die Schattenseiten der globalen Wertschöpfungsketten – wie…
Content: Untersuchung der menschenrechtlichen Sorgfaltsprozesse beim WWF Deutschland Year: April 2019 Language: DE Keywords: Nationaler Aktionsplan Wirtschaft und Menschenrechte (NAP), UN Leitprinzipien für Wirtschaft und Menschenrechte, UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs), World Wide Fund For Nature (WWF), Naturschutz, human rights due diligence, menschenrechtliche Sorgfalt, Sozialstandards, Risikomanagement. Abstract: Naturschutzprojekte stehen oftmals nicht…
