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Our first newsletter of 2026 is out!
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The global economy is increasingly affected by rising conflicts, the private sector is finding itself on the front lines operating in a governance gap and navigating geopolitical shifts. In this context, companies must shift from standard Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) to proactively integrating a conflict-sensitive perspective including early warning signs of mass atrocities into their risk assessments and strategic planning.
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This annual meeting focuses on the advancement of human rights research and teaching at business schools.
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Our second newsletter of 2025 is out, read it here.
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Our report “Assessing Harvesting the Future” addresses how to improve human rights in global agriculture supply chains. Seasonal migrant workers face deep-rooted human and labor rights risks. The Free Labor Association’s Harvesting the Future (HTF) initiative, piloted in Türkiye and expanded to Egypt and India, addresses these challenges through a collective model focused on child protection and responsible recruitment. Our study highlights the HTF’s positive impact and areas for growth—especially in strengthening local stakeholder capacity and ensuring long-term sustainability.
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Join us for an informal networking evening to connect with professionals passionate about business and human rights!
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Organized in collaboration with the UN Global Compact Network Switzerland and Liechtenstein, these workshops explore the link between procurement practices and human rights impacts, emphasizing the crucial role of procurement…
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This toolkit aims to support scholars and educators to institutionalize a human rights perspective in their schools’ curricula.
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This case study examines HB Antwerp’s innovative business model designed to disrupt the traditionally opaque diamond supply chain.