This Interpretive Guide was created to clarify the meaning and intent of the Guiding Principles on business and human rights, developed during Professor Ruggie’s six-year mandate. It includes detailed explanations of key concepts, foundational principles, and operational principles, such as policy commitment,
This publication contains the “Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights: Implementing the United Nations ‘Protect, Respect and Remedy’ Framework”, which were developed by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on the issue of human rights and transnational corporations and other business
The “Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights,” serves as a framework for states and businesses to uphold and respect human rights in their operations. It emphasizes the importance of preventing and addressing human rights abuses, ensuring that businesses do not infringe
Parliamentary bodies play a crucial role in Business and Human Rights (BHR) by creating and enforcing laws that mandate ethical business practices and protect human rights. They oversee the implementation of these laws, ensuring compliance through monitoring and accountability mechanisms. Additionally, parliamentary