Blogs About Human Rights
Help Shape the UN Business and Human Rights Agenda
Christine Bader, Human Rights Advisor
The Guiding Principles for Business and Human Rights, which outline ways for companies and governments to prevent and address human rights abuses, were endorsed by the UN Human Rights Council in June. Read more →
An Expert’s View on Labor Trends in China
Jason Ho, Manager, Advisory Services & CTI
I recently sat down with legal expert and Shenzhen University Professor Hou Lingling to discuss the implications of China’s 12th five-year plan. In particular, we focused on the new social insurance law, which guarantees five social insurances for workers, including: pension, unemployment, work injury, medical care, and maternity leave regardless of non-local residency. We also spoke about the collective bargaining mechanisms (CBM) that were developed in response to demands from a new generation of workers that is more conscious of their rights and frequently using collective action against their employers. Read more →
Human Rights in the Supreme Court: How Should Companies Respond?
Peter Nestor, Manager, Advisory Services
The U.S. Supreme Court decided last week to review a contentious case involving corporate liability for alleged human rights abuses committed abroad. A decision that corporations can be liable in U.S. courts could leave several companies with international operations exposed to potential liability. How should companies respond? Read more →
In Your Words: Christine Bader on Leadership
Christine Bader, BSR Advisor
This guest blog is part of BSR's ongoing series exploring what leadership for sustainability looks like in today's world.
Migration and Development: Whose Responsibility Are They Anyway?
Jennifer Schappert, Manager, Partnership Development
The question of whose responsibility are migration and development was asked repeatedly during the recent Global Form on Migration and Development (GMFD) multi-stakeholder meeting. The meeting, hosted by BSR, the Swiss Foreign Ministry, and the World Trade Institute, brought together approximately 100 representatives from business, government, and academia to discuss the links between migration, trade, and development and to examine the role of each actor in promoting the human development of migrant workers. Read more →
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