Latest Newsletter on Human Rights and Responsible Business Conduct Now Available

Do not miss the August 2024 edition of IOE’s Business and Human Rights Newsletter.

The August edition of the IOE newsletter on Business and Human Rights (BHR) is out, bringing essential updates and recent developments at international, regional, and local levels. 

This new edition presents recent global developments including the latest from the 112th International Labour Conference, offering insights on discussions about Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, the agreed tripartite conclusions on living wages, updates on the ILO Global Coalition for Social Justice, and the ILO Global Business Network on Forced Labour. It also includes the newest information on the UN BHR Treaty Process and the appointment of a new member to the UN Working Group on BHR. 

This edition also provides a detailed outline of current and forthcoming EU legislative developments related to human rights due diligence, reporting standards, deforestation, forced labour, and climate change. Additionally, it offers a global perspective on legislative and policy measures promoting human rights and responsible business conduct, featuring notable business practices. 

Additionally, you will learn about IOE’s recent publications, such as guidance materials now available in Arabic, IOE updates on environmental directives for employers, and insights from recent regional consultations for the IOE Centre on Business and Human Rights. 

Lastly, the newsletter reviews past events and outlines exciting upcoming events for the fall of 2024, promising a vibrant and engaging end of the year filled with opportunities for further collaboration. 

You can find the newsletter in the “Resources” section.  

If you wish to contribute an article for future editions or have any questions, please contact Jason Pegat-Toquet (pegat-toquet(at)ioe-emp.com) and Kinga Dery (dery(at)ioe-emp.com).