The RBA’s Annual Conference Highlighted the Three C’s When Thinking About the...
By Sanchita Banerjee Saxena Last week, I attended the Responsible Business Alliance’s (RBA) annual conference in Santa Clara, CA. The theme this year was “The Supply Chain of the Future.” A number of...
View ArticleCollective Learning to Advance Human Rights Leadership in Technology Regulation
Article One Briefing Note Human rights expectations for companies in the information and communication technology (ICT) sector are rapidly evolving. Many industry-leading ICT companies have spent years...
View ArticleAdvancing Human Rights Leadership in Technology Regulation
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View Article12th UN Forum on Business and Human Rights – Day One Recap
By Claire Kaula The 12th Business and Human Rights Forum kicked-off the Opening Plenary Session on November 27 with remarks from Gervais Ndihokubwayo (Initiative de Promouvoir de l’éducation des Batwa...
View Article12th UN Forum on Business and Human Rights – Day Two Recap
By Claire Kaula The 12th United Nations Forum on Business and Human Rights coincides with the upcoming 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on December 10, 2023. The United...
View Article12th UN Forum on Business and Human Rights – Day Three Recap
By Claire Kaula The final day of the 12th UN Forum on Business and Human Rights ended by reflecting on the decades of positive movement in the field and invigorated participants to continue furthering...
View ArticleConducting a Child Rights Impact Assessment for the Wikimedia Foundation
By Nancy Reyes Mullins and Ilse Heine In today’s digital age, online platforms play a significant role in the lives of children.(1) While these platforms offer numerous benefits, they also pose...
View ArticleSupport worker organizing, and the rest will follow: Reflections from the...
By Sanchita Banerjee Saxena I had the opportunity to attend the 2024 OECD Forum on Due Diligence in the Garment and Footwear Sector in Paris a few weeks ago. This gathering brought together...
View ArticleThe Role of Legislation in Supporting Access to Effective Grievance...
By Dr. Rachel Widdis During a bustling OECD Forum on Due Diligence in the Garment and Footwear Sector, I had the opportunity to attend very interesting and impactful panels on topics such as the...
View ArticleTech Forward Solutions: Harnessing Innovation to Address Human Rights Risks...
By Ilse Heine The human rights risks associated with technological advances have gained widespread attention from civil society, companies, regulators, and other stakeholders. The concerns, such as...
View ArticleWhat companies need to know about the EU CSDDD
By Dr. Rachel Widdis A positive impetus in business respect for human rights and environment is coming with the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), which has gained final...
View ArticleAre responsible purchasing practices the key to addressing excessive working...
By Zoë Leeming The ‘long and short’ of working hours risks Working hours violations, including excessive hours of work, are one of the most common labor rights issues in the supply chain....
View ArticleShared Lessons for Promoting Human Rights in Generative AI
By Sarah Ryan In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), companies are increasingly recognizing the need to evolve their responsible AI strategies to address the unique...
View ArticleThe Role of Corporate Governance in Responsible AI
By Sarah Ryan As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly integrated into various aspects of business operations, the human rights implications of its development, customization, and...
View ArticleInterview with Living Wage Expert Dr. Elizabeth Bennett
By Nancy Reyes Mullins Dr. Bennett serves on the Academic Advisory Council to the United Nations Forum on Sustainability Standards and is internationally recognized for her expertise in topics such as...
View ArticleReflections from the 16th Engaging Business Forum
By Ilse Heine The Engaging Business Forum, an annual event for professionals working at the intersection of business and human rights (BHR), offers a unique platform to explore the latest trends,...
View ArticleInterview with Researcher Malene Skensved on a Just Transition
By Ilse Heine As the global climate crisis accelerates, the demand for transformative action has never been greater. Companies are increasingly stepping up, setting ambitious targets to reduce...
View ArticleSetting Higher Standards: A Report on EU Sustainability Legislation
By Cecely Richard-Carvajal Before joining Article One, I had the immense privilege to spend a year working at the Center for Business and Human Rights based at NYU Stern. The Center was established in...
View ArticleBest Practices for Meaningful and Sustainable Stakeholder Engagement
By Zoe Leeming and Sanchita Saxena Last fall, Sanchita had the wonderful opportunity to facilitate the second session of the “Responsible Business Conduct (RBC) Academy,” co-hosted by the Initiative...
View ArticleRightsCon 2025 and Beyond: Key Trends in AI, Human Rights, and Corporate...
By Sarah Ryan After an exciting, stimulating, and rights-filled week at RightsCon 2025 in Taipei, it’s clear that the conversation around AI and human rights is evolving rapidly. This year’s...
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