In June 2011, the United Nations Human Rights Council endorsed the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, establishing them as the global expected standard of conduct with regard to business impact on human rights. The Guiding Principles were developed based on six years of research and global multi-stakeholder consultations. These Frequently Asked Questions aim to support stakeholder uptake and understanding of the Guiding Principles. This publication is not intended as an operational guide, and does not change or add to the provisions of the Guiding Principles, but it provides additional background explanation to support a full understanding of their meaning and intent. This FAQ is a resource developed for a general audience and aims to be relevant for all stakeholders, including business, governments, civil society, investors, lawyers and others who are interested in business and human rights issues.
| ISBN: | 9789211542073 |
| Publication date: | 30th May 2015 |
| Author: | United Nations |
| Publisher: | United Nations Publications |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 58 pages |
| Series: | UN High Commision on Human Rights |
| Genres: |
Public international law: human rights Human rights, civil rights Development economics and emerging economies |
In June 2011, the United Nations Human Rights Council endorsed the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, establishing them as the global expected standard of conduct with regard to business impact on human rights. The Guiding Principles were developed based on six years of research and global multi-stakeholder consultations. These Frequently Asked Questions aim to support stakeholder uptake and understanding of the Guiding Principles. This publication is not intended as an operational guide, and does not change or add to the provisions of the Guiding Principles, but it provides additional background explanation to support a full understanding of their meaning and intent. This FAQ is a resource developed for a general audience and aims to be relevant for all stakeholders, including business, governments, civil society, investors, lawyers and others who are interested in business and human rights issues.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights features in the following genres: Public international law: human rights, Human rights, civil rights, Development economics and emerging economies
Frequently Asked Questions About the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights is available in Paperback
Frequently Asked Questions About the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights was written by United Nations and published by United Nations Publications
Frequently Asked Questions About the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights has 58 pages
Yes it is part of UN High Commision on Human Rights series