Overview
This paper unpacks some of the main choices, complexities and policy trade-offs that policy-makers and legislators considering mandatory human rights due diligence legislation will be confronted with. It helps all actors – policy-makers, legislators, businesses, trade unions, civil society organisations and other stakeholders – to understand and analyze the different design options available in order to maximise the positive impact of such regulatory measures while mitigating the risks of any unwanted consequences.
This publication is accessible online.
Key information
- Start date
2020
- End date
Ongoing
- Target group(s)
Civil society organisations; Trade unions; Government institutions; National human rights institutions (NHRI); Companies; Smallholders and cooperatives; Business associations; Workers; Local communities; Multi-stakeholder initiatives (MSI); Industry initiatives
- Sector(s)
Agriculture, fishing, forestry; Garment and textile; Energy and extractives; Industry and manufacturing; Trade and services; Information and communications technologies; Financial sector; Transportation; Other
- Type of initiative
Global
- Type(s) of support
Information & guidance on due diligence
- Type(s) of contributor
International organisation
- Contributor(s)
United Nations (UN)
- Implementing organisation(s)
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)