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Four Steps for Human Rights Management

Tuesday September 27, 2011

Faris Natour, Former Managing Director, Advisory Services, BSR

Learn about the four steps BSR suggests for a successful human rights management system in line with the new UN Guiding Principles for Business and Human Rights. Also, get answers to some of the frequently asked questions from companies in implementing a human rights programs.

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Faris Natour, Former Managing Director, Advisory Services, BSR

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#Human Rights

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