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Business and Human Rights in Asia

Promoting responsible business practices through regional partnerships

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4th UN South Asia Forum on Business and Human Rights held in Kathmandu

This year, the Forum brought attention to the workers fueling development in Asia and the role that States and businesses must play to protect and respect workers' rights

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Toolkit
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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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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

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Forum spotlights the workers from South Asia fueling development across the region

The 4th UN South Asia Forum on Business and Human Rights held in Kathmandu, Nepal convened more than 300 people for dialogue on how to improve business respect fo...

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Publications
B+HR Digital Data Impact Assessment

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated a move to the virtual world, as workers in different sectors migrated to virtual spaces and as shoppers turned to online vendors...

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Publications
B+HR Asia - Progress Report 2022

In 2022, the B+HR Asia project made steady but uneven gains in the face of supply chain vulnerabilities, inflationary pressures, and geo-political uncertainty. Pr...

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Bangladesh Business and Human Rights Week closes with landmark dialogue to chart roadmap for responsible business conduct

From 25 February to 2 March 2023, government officials, business leaders, civil society actors and more joined trainings, seminars, and a national dialogue to dis...

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Events
National Dialogue: Promoting Responsible Business Conduct for Sustainable Development in Bangladesh

Register now to join stakeholders from across Bangladesh on 2 March in Dhaka to discuss the obstacles and action that need to be taken to promote business respect...

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