The Geneva Center for Business and Human Rights (GCBHR) was founded in 2019 as the first business and human rights center at a business school in Europe. Under the direction of Prof. Dorothee Baumann-Pauly, the GCBHR educates future business leaders and supports companies in developing business models that align profits and human rights principles.
GBSN for BHR 8th Annual Meeting

The Global Business School Network for Business and Human Rights (GBSN for BHR) hosted its 8th Annual Meeting on November 25, 2024.
We had the distinct honor of welcoming Volker Türk, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, who delivered the keynote address.
The recording of the meeting is now available.
Read the written statement from High Commissioner Volker Türk.
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