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Human Rights in Extractives

Our work in the cobalt context involves conducting research on and assessing responsible sourcing practices of different players in the battery supply chain. We offer all stakeholders a safe space to discuss how to best integrate human rights standards in the Congolese cobalt mining industry and make recommendations that are supported by our independent analyses. We also develop case studies based on successful business models that address human rights issues and use them in our teaching.

Human Rights in Extractives

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Our work in the cobalt context involves conducting research on and assessing responsible sourcing practices of different players in the battery supply chain. We offer all stakeholders a safe space to discuss how to best integrate human rights standards in the Congolese cobalt mining industry and make recommendations that are supported by our independent analyses. We also develop case studies based on successful business models that address human rights issues and use them in our teaching.

Focus lead

This focus area is led by Professor Dorothée Baumann-Pauly and Serra Cremer Iyi, in close collaboration with Michael Posner, Director of the NYU Stern Center for Business and Human Rights.

Human Rights in Extractives

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Artisanal tools sold at an open air market

Our work in the cobalt context involves conducting research on and assessing responsible sourcing practices of different players in the battery supply chain. We offer all stakeholders a safe space to discuss how to best integrate human rights standards in the Congolese cobalt mining industry and make recommendations that are supported by our independent analyses. We also develop case studies based on successful business models that address human rights issues and use them in our teaching.

Focus lead

This focus area is led by Professor Dorothée Baumann-Pauly and Serra Cremer Iyi, in close collaboration with Michael Posner, Director of the NYU Stern Center for Business and Human Rights.

Human Rights in Extractives

Artisanal tools sold at an open air market
Artisanal tools sold at an open air market

Our work in the cobalt context involves conducting research on and assessing responsible sourcing practices of different players in the battery supply chain. We offer all stakeholders a safe space to discuss how to best integrate human rights standards in the Congolese cobalt mining industry and make recommendations that are supported by our independent analyses. We also develop case studies based on successful business models that address human rights issues and use them in our teaching.

Focus lead

This focus area is led by Professor Dorothée Baumann-Pauly and Serra Cremer Iyi, in close collaboration with Michael Posner, Director of the NYU Stern Center for Business and Human Rights.

Human Rights in Extractives

Our work in the cobalt context involves conducting research on and assessing responsible sourcing practices of different players in the battery supply chain. We offer all stakeholders a safe space to discuss how to best integrate human rights standards in the Congolese cobalt mining industry and make recommendations that are supported by our independent analyses. We also develop case studies based on successful business models that address human rights issues and use them in our teaching.

Artisanal tools sold at an open air market
Artisanal tools sold at an open air market

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Focus areas

Key human rights challenges differ in each industry context. For example, tech companies need to address concerns over privacy and freedom of expression while companies in manufacturing and extractive industries need to look into labor rights in their global supply chains.

Human Rights in Extractives

Our work in the cobalt context involves conducting research on and assessing responsible sourcing practices of different players in the battery supply chain. We offer all stakeholders a safe space to discuss how to best integrate human rights standards in the Congolese cobalt mining industry and make recommendations that are supported by our independent analyses. We also develop case studies based on successful business models that address human rights issues and use them in our teaching.

This focus area is led by Professor Dorothée Baumann-Pauly and Serra Cremer Iyi, in close collaboration with Michael Posner, Director of the NYU Stern Center for Business and Human Rights.

Human Rights in Finance

We aim at understanding and advancing the integration of human rights in the finance industry through conducting research, collaborating with financial institutions, and providing practical guidance, as well as through educational endeavors, such as the writing and publication of case studies.

This focus area is led by Dr. Lilach Trabelsi.

Human Rights and Security

We support companies in the implementation of human rights policies in complex operating environments. Specifically, we provide practical guidance for companies to better understand the extent of their responsibilities to protect human rights and to improve security arrangements on the ground.

This focus area is led by Nelleke Van Amstel.

Human Rights in Agriculture

This focus area is led by Dr. Berit Knaak.

Human Rights in Business Education

As the first human rights center at a business school in Europe, the education of future managers is part of our core mission. We support the integration of human rights in business education. Identifying, analyzing and resolving human rights challenges in management decisions is key to future business success.

Through research, teaching, and creating networks of business scholars, we advance our human rights agenda at business schools and prepare a first generation of business school graduates to manage human rights challenges in corporate practice.

This focus area is led by Professor Dorothée Baumann-Pauly.

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