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Human rights shouldn’t be a box-ticking exercise, Azalina tells businesses

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 — Malaysia must now move from policy to practice on business and human rights, said Minister i...

Human rights: Lost in the “S” of ESG?

Human rights are getting diluted or ignored in the oft-neglected “S” (social) of ESG, even though the rules for protecting them have been clear for a decade and a half. The 2011 UN...

Textile Exchange releases human rights tools to support Materials Matter transition

Textile Exchange released three new human rights resources on September 1, 2026, to support the global apparel sector. These tools help fashion companies transition to the upcoming...

Beyond Attribution: What Does a State Owe When Its Company Goes Abroad?

On 18 August 2026, the Aylla Rewe del Ngen Mapu Kintuantü, an autonomous political, social, spiritual and cultural alliance bringing together ancestral authorities and more than 15...

BGMEA at the 8th UN Responsible Business and Human Rights Forum

For the 5th consecutive year, BGMEA actively participated in the UN Responsible Business and Human Rights Forum, reaffirming its continued engagement in advancing responsible busin...

HRW calls for legal safeguards in Syria redevelopment effort

Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Sunday advised global leaders to consider the effects proposed redevelopment will have on the Syrian people as international investment continues to pou...

Human Rights Watch pushes UN leaders to defend international accountability at upcoming General Assembly

Human Rights Watch on Monday called on world leaders attending the UN General Assembly in New York this week to defend international human rights institutions and uphold accountabi...

UN Binding Treaty negotiations kick off as Checkmate on corporate power nears

The 12th session of negotiations for a UN Binding Treaty to hold transnational corporations accountable for their human rights violations and ensure affected communities have acces...

Arbitration and human rights

Report's treatment of contractual cascading points towards a more intriguing possibility

Myanmar: Corporate Complicity in the Spotlight

LONDON, September 25 (IPS) - On 15 September, Norwegian police and security services raided the headquarters of Telenor in Oslo. Authorities accuse the multinational telecoms comp...

Forced Labor: Unions and Activists are Redefining the Legal Boundaries

“Civil society and victims’ rights groups are finding new ways to hold accountable not only the perpetrators, but the beneficiaries of [forced labor], increasingly targeting supply...

Bangladesh’s Urmi Group Represents National RMG Sector at UN Responsible Business and Human Rights Forum 2026, Showcasin...

Group’s Head of Sustainability was the sole voice from Bangladesh’s RMG and textile manufacturing sector at this year’s Forum, spotlighting a decade of measurable progress in human...

250 years of business shaping justice

It is not altogether surprising that during this 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, we also commemorate a similar milestone in the rise of capitalism: the 250t...

African leaders urged to balance investment with human rights

UN expert and SAN, Prof. Damilola Olawuyi, has urged African leaders to balance foreign investment with human rights to ensure sustainable development. Read More: https://punchng....

US Employers Face Evolving State Obligations for Human Resources AI / ADMT Use

Menschenrechte in der Wirtschaft: Golfstaaten wollen Öko-Regeln verhindern

Nach einwöchigen Verhandlungen um ein globales Lieferkettengesetz bleiben Konflikte bestehen. Manchen Ländern geht es um Gerechtigkeit. Anderen um Öl. mehr...

Dialogue as Governance: The First UN Dialogue on Global AI Governance and its Implications for Human Rights

“AI is advancing at a runway speed. The question is no longer whether AI will transform our world – it already is. The question is whether we will govern this transformation togeth...

Should a labour violation affect an investor’s wider business?

The Ministry of Labour regulates many aspects of the relationship between employers and employees working for institutions and companies. Recently, the Ministry issued a decision i...

UN: Commit to Human Rights, Justice for Grave Crimes

Click to expand Image United Nations headquarters in New York City, December 2020....

UN report warns of reprisals against those who collaborate in defence of human rights

Activists, lawyers and others who cooperate with the United Nations on human rights continue to face intimidation and reprisals, according to a new report issued on Wednesday by th...

Five Things Every Multinational Company Should Consider for … Recognizing Boycott-Related Requests

Helping businesses protect their workers from ICE

Helping businesses protect their workers from ICE Kate Noble Tue, 09/08/2026 - 14:38

International accountability mechanisms of multilateral development banks: lessons drawn from the Cambodia micro-finance...

Written by Dr. Rishi Gulati, Associate Professor of International Law at UEA Law School and a Barrier specializing in international law 1 Introduction Multilateral development bank...

NHRC Urges Legislatures to Make Human Rights Impact Assessment Mandatory in Lawmaking

Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on Nigeria’s legislative institutions to institutionalise Human Rights Impact Assessment (HR...