UNDP Business and Human Rights
@BizHRAsia_UNDP
Promoting responsible business practices through regional partnerships. RTs not an endorsement.
Please do join to learn how to report on #Bussinessandhunamrights along with I and @parisaikia02 on coming Saturday 11 am IST. Thank you @BizHRAsia_UNDP @CharlesAutheman and Harpreet Kaur for equipping us with this new perspective.
Want to report on human rights issues directly related to the industry and economy in your district, but not sure where to start? Join us this Saturday (21 June) at 11 am for a special AMA on reporting on businesses and supply chains from a human rights lens.
.@EUinMongolia-funded #AgentsOfChange project held a “Responsible Biz Ideathon” for 30 wool & cashmere sector representatives with MWCA. The participants identified risks through stakeholders’ mapping in value chains & presented potential solutions towards responsible business.
📣 Are you 18–32 years old in 🌏and care about the impact of business on people and the environment? 🌱 Help us design a regional training program by youth, for youth 💡 Your insights are crucial to spark change 📝 Take the survey now: form.typeform.com/to/isq24Y8S
You’re invited to the @UN HLPF 2025! 🇲🇾 & 🇹🇭 are co-hosting a side event on the development of the VNR. Representatives from 🇧🇩, 🇧🇹, 🇫🇮 & the 🇵🇭 as well as CSOs will share on the localisation of the #SDGs. Tune in here: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1x/k…
UNDP and govt partners held a learning workshop marking the completion of the JSB-funded component of UNDP's Biz+HR project. Supported by Switzerland and Japan, the initiative led to Nepal’s first National Action Plan and stronger policies for rights-based business practices.
📙Now Online: ⬇️ The National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights (NAP-BHR) was officially launched by the Representative of the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice. 📲 Scan the QR code or visit 👉bhr.gov.gh to access the full document. #BHRGhana
📢Today, CHRAJ joined key partners to officially launch the National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights. This milestone affirms Ghana’s commitment to responsible business conduct that respects human rights and promotes #decentwork, #equality & #dignity for all. #NAP #BHR
What does #genderequality in business look like? 💼 Led by AICHR Malaysia, the regional workshop on Gender Lens on #BizHumanRights explored care work, inclusive labour practices & access to justice. #AgentsofChange @BizHRAsia_UNDP
📢 #UNRBHR Forum 2025: Call for session proposals is now OPEN! We invite partners to submit proposals to organize sessions which tackle key challenges and opportunities in advancing responsible business and #HumanRights across Asia & the Pacific🌏. 🔗 Apply now:…
Business and human rights must go hand in hand. Responsible businesses protect people, prevent harm and support peace. It’s also smart risk management. Explore how we support Ukraine’s recovery with tools and training for over 900 companies go.undp.org/UDv
📢 Join us 11 July in Singapore to launch the @UNDP & @IHRB toolkit on building responsible smart cities, designed to help gov & biz center 🎯 equity, accountability & participation in digital urban solutions! Register 👉 forms.cloud.microsoft/e/aqJvwFRDDP #SmartCities #BizHumanRights
🇺🇦Ukraine’s recovery will require businesses to play their part, responsibly. Businesses investing and operational in Ukraine can contribute to human rights and peace - if guided by heightened human rights due diligence. Read how we support them 👉 go.undp.org/UDv
“Do no harm” isn’t enough. In Ukraine’s recovery, businesses must go further to understand conflict dynamics, engage communities, and respect rights through #hHRDD. Read reflections from our team – building on our #BizHumanRights work in 🇺🇦 since 2022 🔗go.undp.org/Uzo
For Ukraine’s recovery to be sustainable, it must feature responsible businesses. We're committed to supporting the government and the private sector of Ukraine in advancing strengthened human rights due diligence. Find out more from @UNDPUkraine: go.undp.org/Uzo
"It’s not just food. It’s life. The most vulnerable pay the highest price when #production isn't fair, #sustainable, or just." Angela Lusigi, Resident Representative at @UNDP_India #BeyondIntent Workshop @BizHRAsia_UNDP
"#BehaviourChange is hard, especially when it comes to how we eat, buy, and grow. But it’s not impossible. Small shifts can spark big ripples" Shri Nitesh Kumar Mishra, Joint Secretary, @YASMinistry, GoI #BeyondIntent Workshop @UNDP_India @BizHRAsia_UNDP
At today’s #BeyondIntent workshop supported by 🇸🇪, youth from across Asia are connecting with businesses in the food & farm supply chain to tackle the intent–action gap in sustainable consumption. ⚒️ Behavioral science is our tool. 🎯 Real-world change is the goal.
A just future needs cross-sector collaboration.🇺🇳 @UNDP , @ILO_Nepal , @UNmigration & @unwomennepal convened a dialogue on climate, gender, migration, business & human rights (B+HR) graced by Hon’bl Minister of Labour, Employment & Social Security, Nepal, Sarad Singh Bhandari.
At #HRC59, @UNDP shared how it supports governments & #biz in putting human rights at the 💙 of #AI: 👩⚖️ Robust laws & policies 🏦 #HRBA in public procurement 🔎 Human rights due diligence
Today we kicked off our Digital Media Roundtable on BHR+E 🌱 with 20+ journalists from 🇮🇩🇲🇾🇲🇳🇹🇭 As part of #AgentsOfChange with @EU_FPI 🇪🇺, we’re strengthening 💪bottom-up journalism to expose harmful corporate practices & environmental harm & amplify unheard voices
In Bangkok, journalists & digital campaigners from Southeast and South Asia gathered for the Digital Media Roundtable by @UNDPasiapac and @EUinThailand. Focus: media strategies for corporate accountability & rights-based reporting @EU_FPI #EUForeignPolicy