Business and Human Rights in Asia

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Asia-Pacific forum closes with call for action

The 5th UN Responsible Business and Human Rights Forum closed with a call for stakeholders at all levels to turn commitments into action to improve the protection and respect for rights holders across Asia and the Pacific.

New 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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Environment and the business and human rights agenda

The latest Asia in Focus series looks at the nexus between business and human rights and biodiversity, climate change, and the environment.

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News

UNDP kicks off the B+HR Academy

A new three-part guidance service will support Japanese companies and their suppliers in 17 countries in addressing human rights impacts throughout supply chains.

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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

How can responsible business and implementation of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights contribute to Agenda 2030?

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Publications

Corporate Sustainability and Environmental Rights in Asia Conference Report

On 4-5 October 2023, the inaugural Corporate Sustainability and Environmental Rights in Asia (CSERA) conference was held in Bangkok, Thailand. The conference expl...

UNDP and BHRJ workshop for Asian scholars

News

Workshop promotes Asian business and human rights scholarship

Scholars and academic institutions play a pivotal role in spotlighting the human rights impacts of business activities, fostering dialogue, and promoting understa...

Publications

Achieving SDG 12: Bridging the Intent-Action Gap among Young Consumers

This brief summarizes key findings of a behavioural science study exploring the motivations of youth as consumers, how they define sustainability, and what role ...

Asia in Focus: Corporate Accountability and Climate Change

This publication is a resource for policy makers and business leaders in Asia trying to mitigate contributions to climate change and its adverse impact on human r...