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Business and Human Rights in Asia

Promoting responsible business practices through regional partnerships

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Corporate Sustainability and Environmental Rights in Asia Conference

The CSERA conference will will bring together business leaders, policy makers, civil society representatives, youth networks, and sustainability experts to explore innovative solutions to environmental and human rights challenges and advance the right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment.

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Details of the 6th UN RBHR Forum, including the theme "The Remedy Blueprint" and date and location (24-27 September in Bangkok, Thailand)
6th UN Responsible Business and Human Rights Forum closes with call to strengthen access to remedy

States and businesses must do more to ensure effective remedies for human rights in their business-related activities across Asia and the Pacific, without discrimination

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UNDP Gender, Business and Human Rights Portal

Portal consolidates resources from UNDP and its partners, designed to support businesses, governments, civil society, and other stakeholders in promoting women's empowerment and aim to foster gender equality across workplaces, marketplaces, and communities.

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Toolkit
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Digital toolkit to support human rights defenders

The digital portal consolidates information on the available routes for defenders to access remedy in seven countries in Asia.

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What We Do

  • Technical and advisory support to governments to facilitate the development of policies and legislation to promote responsible business practices and corporate accountability
  • Regional peer learning, awareness raising and capacity building on the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
  • Communication and public diplomacy efforts to build public support of the business and human rights agenda
  • Promotion of access to remedy to ensure rights-based solutions and prevent future human rights abuses
  • Knowledge sharing to foster action addressing the adverse role of business operations on the environment, climate and human rights

How can responsible business and implementation of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights contribute to  Agenda 2030?

 

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