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.
Agreement to increase inclusion of labour rights in business school education

On Friday, 2 December 2022, the Geneva School of Economics and Management (GSEM), the International Labour Organization (ILO), and the Global Business School Network (GBSN) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen and expand collaboration on the inclusion of labor rights issues in business education.
Latest BHR Insights
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This annual meeting focuses on the advancement of human rights research and teaching at business schools.
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As part of Building Bridges Week, this panel discussion explores how to assess and draft transition plans that achieve the dual goals of both environmental sustainability and social justice.
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In the context of the 14th SCTA Forum & Dinner, Prof. Dorothée Baumann-Pauly speaks during the session focused on the collaboration between civil society and the private sector in addressing key challenges and legislation.
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As part of Building Bridges Week, this panel discussion explores how to assess and draft transition plans that achieve the dual goals of both environmental sustainability and social justice.
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This Financial Times’ caselet authored by Michael Posner (NYU Stern Center for Business and Human Rights) and Dorothee Baumann-Pauly focuses on the human rights challenges in the cobalt supply chain.
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This case study analyzes a transformational business model for sourcing natural rubber, developed by the French sneaker company Veja.