We asked ChatGPT about its impact on human rights and business. Here’s what it told us
ChatGPT won’t be able to stop its own misuse. It’s up to companies to place human rights principles at the core of machine learning AI.
The attention that ChatGPT has received in recent days has prompted a great deal of discussion about the...
07 March 2023 | Commentary
Commentary by Salil Tripathi, Senior Advisor, Global Issues, IHRB
Protecting migrant workers includes protecting the right to change employers
Throughout 2022, IHRB is marking ten years of the Dhaka Principles for Migration with Dignity with guest commentaries from representatives of business, trade unions, civil society organisations, and the UN system that reflect on the continuing...
16 December 2022 | Commentary
Commentary by Diana Mrowka, Project Officer, IRIS Secretariat, IOM.
COP27 Reflections: Human Rights are Increasingly on the Built Environment and Climate Action Agendas
IHRB’s Built Environment programme played an active role at last month’s COP27 in Sharm El-Sheik, Egypt where over 35,000 participants aimed to make faster progress on addressing the climate crisis. Our team attended 24 built environment-related...
14 December 2022 | Commentary
Commentary by Alejandra Rivera, Global Programme Manager, Built Environment, IHRB
From London 2012 to Qatar 2022 - The Hotel Industry and the Protection of Workers
The hotel industry is still not making needed reforms to protect workers
The 2012 London Olympics brought to greater public awareness often hidden issues linked to major events and the responsibilities of their hosts. How could global games...
28 November 2022 | Commentary
Commentary by Neill Wilkins, Head of Migrant Workers Programme, IHRB
Dhaka Principle 9 – Access to Remedy is Provided
Throughout 2022, IHRB is marking ten years of the Dhaka Principles for Migration with Dignity with guest commentaries from representatives of business, trade unions, civil society organisations, and the UN system that reflect on the continuing...
15 November 2022 | Commentary
Commentary by Archana Kotecha, CEO at The Remedy Project Danette Chan , Senior Associate at The Remedy Project
Moving Women Migrant Workers to the Centre of Responsible Recruitment
This year’s Global Forum for Responsible Recruitment took stock of ongoing efforts to protect the rights of migrant workers around the world through more effective regulations and corporate practices, including strategies to eradicate worker-paid...
09 November 2022 | Commentary
Commentary by Lauren Murphy, Global Director, ICRW Advisors
One Year On – 5 Takeaways from South Africa’s Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP)
Whilst South Africa is one of Africa’s largest economies, it is also the most unequal country in the world, with extreme levels of unemployment and poverty. It is highly vulnerable to climate shocks, but also one of the world’s largest coal...
20 October 2022 | Commentary
Commentary by Haley St. Dennis, Head of Just Transitions, IHRB
Lessons from Singapore’s COVID lockdown - Reflections on Principle 8
Throughout 2022, IHRB is marking ten years of the Dhaka Principles for Migration with Dignity with guest commentaries from representatives of business, trade unions, civil society organisations, and the UN system that reflect on the continuing...
17 October 2022 | Commentary
Just Transitions: Exploring the Need for International Rules Based on Local Realities
This week, IHRB is collaborating with the UK’s Wilton Park to hold a global dialogue on just transitions. At the centre of our discussions is the growing need for clearer rules of the road to guide how net-zero transitions around the world are...
05 October 2022 | Commentary
Commentary by John Morrison, Chief Executive, IHRB Haley St. Dennis, Head of Just Transitions, IHRB
Delivering on Seafarers’ Rights - One Year On
In the last two years, seafarers' rights have been stretched to breaking point beyond the systemic issues that make life at sea far more challenging. They have been stretched to the point where many are choosing other careers, and shipowners and...
Reflections on Principle 7 - Working Conditions are Safe and Decent
Throughout 2022, IHRB is marking ten years of the Dhaka Principles for Migration with Dignity with guest commentaries from representatives of business, trade unions, civil society organisations, and the UN system that reflect on the continuing...
21 September 2022 | Commentary
We need new strategies to redesign agriculture and food systems for people and planet
The role of business is crucial in shaping truly regenerative food systems that are better for human rights and a decarbonised future. This includes prioritising the agency of farmers, workers, and farm communities in the design of regenerative...
10 March 2023 | Commentary
Commentary by Guna Subramaniam, Asia Regional Manager, Migrant Workers Programme, IHRB Haley St. Dennis, Head of Just Transitions, IHRB