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July 2, 2019

Scaling Impact: Tech Against Trafficking Launches Accelerator Program

Tech Against Trafficking has launched an Accelerator Program, which aims to identify promising uses of technology in the anti-trafficking field and to harness the expertise and resources of member companies.

#Human Rights #Information and Communications Technology

Jul

July 1, 2019

Eliminating Violence and Harassment Just Became an Obligation for Businesses Worldwide

Aditi Mohapatra, Director, Women’s Empowerment, BSR; Lauren Shields, Associate Director, BSR

The recent ILO Convention shows more is expected from businesses when it comes to tackling violence and harassment. Here’s how companies can take action using BSR’s “Act, Enable, Influence” framework.

#Human Rights #Inclusive Economy #Supply Chain #Womens Empowerment

Jun

June 26, 2019

Human Rights Policy Engagement: The Role of Companies

Salah Husseini, Associate Director, Human Rights, BSR; Aron Cramer, President and CEO, BSR; Bennett Freeman, , BSR

It is increasingly important for business not only to maintain its commitments to respect human rights, but also to find new ways to support the work of governments for such efforts.

#Human Rights #Strategy and Integration

Jun

June 19, 2019

Is Stakeholder Engagement the Key to Successful Community Standards?

Alison Taylor, Managing Director, Sustainability Management, BSR; Dunstan Allison-Hope, Managing Director, BSR; Michaela Lee, Manager, BSR

Ongoing debates about leadership, governance, and regulation of social media are highly relevant to any stakeholder engagement discussion for platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.

#Human Rights #Information and Communications Technology #Stakeholder Engagement

Jun

June 18, 2019

Human Rights, Access to Remedy, and Stakeholder Engagement

Rosa Kusbiantoro, Associate Director, BSR

It is clear that there is still a significant gap between companies responding to allegations of harming human rights and actually engaging with the affected rightsholders to ensure that appropriate remedy is provided.

#Human Rights #Stakeholder Engagement

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