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Business and Human Rights in Asia

Promoting responsible business practices through regional partnerships

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8th UN Responsible Business and Human Rights Forum puts human rights at the heart of resilient economies

More than 1,400 participants from across business, government, civil society and communities came together in Bangkok to share perspectives and practical approaches to responsible business.

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2026 Corporate Sustainability and Environmental Rights in Asia Conference is coming to Kuala Lumpur

Driving practical action and shared commitments on sustainability and environmental rights for companies and communities in Asia.

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UNDP Gender, Business and Human Rights Portal

Portal consolidates resources from UNDP and its partners, designed to support businesses, governments, civil society, and other stakeholders in promoting women's empowerment and aim to foster gender equality across workplaces, marketplaces, and communities.

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Toolkit
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Digital toolkit to support human rights defenders

The digital portal consolidates information on the available routes for defenders to access remedy in seven countries in Asia.

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What We Do

  • Technical and advisory support to governments to facilitate the development of policies and legislation to promote responsible business practices and corporate accountability
  • Regional peer learning, awareness raising and capacity building on the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
  • Communication and public diplomacy efforts to build public support of the business and human rights agenda
  • Promotion of access to remedy to ensure rights-based solutions and prevent future human rights abuses
  • Knowledge sharing to foster action addressing the adverse role of business operations on the environment, climate and human rights

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Ten years ago, responsible business in Asia was far from guaranteed.

Today, it is taking root.

Watch how a regional agenda began to take shape – and why the next decade matters even more.

 

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Recent updates

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8th UN Responsible Business and Human Rights Forum puts human rights at the heart of resilient economies

What does it take to build resilient economies and societies while protecting human rights?For four days in Bangkok, more than 1,400 people from across Asia and…

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Call for Applications: "Asia in Focus" Documentary Series

UNDP’s B+HR Asia Portfolio, in partnership with the European Union, has opened applications for “Asia in Focus,” a mini-documentary series. Four grants of USD 4…

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Blog
Five Firsts That Helped Build Responsible Business in Asia

A reflection on how UNDP’s Business and Human Rights work in Asia evolved from an untested regional experiment into a platform for learning, policy action, and…

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Trainings Strengthen Business Capacity for Human Rights-Based Climate and Nature Strategies

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Leadership, Innovation, and Collaboration Mark the 2025 UN Responsible Business and Human Rights Forum

The 2025 UN Responsible Business and Human Rights Forum concluded in Bangkok with record participation and renewed momentum for collaboration across sectors…

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