Publications
Explore our publications here: reports, papers, commentary and more.
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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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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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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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Why does addressing human rights make good business sense? We explore this question in our new study on “Human rights and competitiveness – Reframing the business case for human rights”, co-authored with Nicola Bonucci for the Council of Europe.
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This toolkit aims to support scholars and educators to institutionalize a human rights perspective in their schools’ curricula.
Featured Publications
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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 practical toolkit is designed to inspire and help business schools to integrate human rights into business education through an innovative clinical approach.