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.
GBSN for BHR 9th Annual Meeting
The Geneva Center for Business and Human Rights (GCBHR), the NYU Stern Center for Business and Human Rights, and the Global Business School Network hosted the Global Business School Network for Business and Human Rights Impact Community (GBSN for BHR) 9th Annual Meeting in November 2025.
We invite you to watch the recording of the first panel which included academic, UN, and industry experts.
Transforming Business in Global Supply Chains
The Geneva Center for Business and Human Rights and the Australian Human Rights Institute at the University of New South Wales are collaborating to support transformative business practices.
There is an urgent need to develop more sustainable business practices. For too long, business and human rights debates have focused on corporate harm without showing what responsible business looks like in practice. This project shifts the focus.
Learn more here.
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BHR Get-Together
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In a rapidly evolving AI industry - the lack of gender equity is not just an oversight - it is a structural deficit that threatens global stability. By leveraging the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) framework, companies can transform their AI tool development lifecycle to integrate diverse perspectives, enhance meaningful engagement, and address algorithmic discrimination. Women human rights defenders are a primary source for valuable insights. Companies should seek more robust engagement.
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Business and Human Rights Get-Together
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In this study, we build upon the findings of our previous reports to assess the current state of human rights integration within financial decision-making.
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This case study examines HB Antwerp’s innovative business model designed to disrupt the traditionally opaque diamond supply chain.
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This annual meeting focuses on the advancement of human rights research and teaching at business schools.