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Way forward on UNGPs

UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights released the roadmap to strengthen UNGPs.

Latest Business and Human Rights Newsletter now available

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Just released: a new edition of IOE’s Business and Human Rights Newsletter.

Out now: Key IOE-KAS Paper on Human Rights and Climate Change

Zipper splitting green grass and arid ground as a metaphor for climate change and sustainable solutions

Find timely guidance for business to navigate human rights and climate change in IOE-KAS latest publication.

Join the United Nations Forum on Business and Human Rights

The United Nations Forum on Business and Human Rights is right around the corner. This year's session will be held vritually, from 29 November…

Just released: IOE-BIAC-BusinessEurope Position on Third Revised Draft Treaty on Business and Human Rights

IOE shares the final version of the IOE, BIAC and BusinessEurope joint position paper on the Third Revised Draft Treaty on Business and Human…

Join the 13th annual Engaging Business Forum on Business and Human Rights

Unique opportunity for discussions between business leaders and human rights experts from 14 to 15 October.

Final IOE, BIAC and BusinessEurope statement on business priorities for the UNGP roadmap

Now published the final version of the IOE, BIAC and BusinessEurope joint statement on better implementation of the UNGPs.

New publication on mandatory human rights due diligence and supply chain law

IOE and KAS released today this publication to enhance employers understanding of the latest developments in this area.

IOE pleased to be founding member of new Centre for Sports and Human Rights

Launch of the new Centre for Sports and Human Rights took place today on IOE premises.

Winners of the International Elimination of Child Labour Changemaker Award announced

IOE launched this prestigious Award in 2021 to recognise the exceptional efforts taken by our member organisations to eliminate child labour and…

Register now for the ZFE-IOE Workshop on Sustainability Reporting and Responsible Business Conduct on 7 July 2021

An exclusive workshop for ZFE members to learn about the international ecosystem for responsible business conduct and reporting, and about…

Global business community working to eliminate child labour now

To mark the World Day Against Child Labour, IOE calls for more ambition and increased effort among all stakeholders in the global combat to end…

Just out: New IOE Business and Human Rights Newsletter

This latest edition covers issues ranging from UNGP10 to the most recent developments in EU legislation related to business and human rights.

IOE launches two new guidance documents to advance business respect for human rights

How can employer organisations support business efforts to respect human rights? What do companies need to know to hard-wire respect for human…

Ensuring International Investment Agreements align with internationally recognised human rights

At a time when international investment is crucial to recovery from the fallout of the economic and social impacts of Covid, IOE contributes its…

Submit your entry for the International Elimination of Child Labour Changemaker Award

Entries for International Elimination of Child Labour Changemaker Award are closing soon. Submit your entry now.

New IOE position paper inputs into the Business and Human Rights roadmap

IOE publishes new position paper setting out the views of our global membership and partners on the roadmap for better implementation of the UN…

Join #UNGPsPlus10 Africa workshop

This digital conference will take place on Thursday 28 January 2021, 13:00-14:30 CET.

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