IHRB’s ‘Building for today and the future’ visioning project concludes its first research cycle in Lagos and Prague

IHRB’s Built Environment research and visioning project “Building for Today and the Future: Advancing a Just Transition in the Built Environment” has concluded its first research cycle in Lagos and Prague.

Local researchers Oluwafemi Ojo (Lagos) and Michaela Pixová (Prague) worked closely with our...more

28 February 2023. Commentary by Alejandra Rivera, Global Programme Manager, Built Environment, IHRB

Margot Wallström Introduces IHRB’s New 2023-2025 Strategy

Our world faces multiple crises; from the growing climate emergency to an ongoing pandemic; from violent conflict and persistent inequalities within and between nations to rising threats to democratic institutions and governance. 

A better, more sustainable future, one in which the inherent...more

24 January 2023. Commentary by Margot Wallström, Chair, International Advisory Council, IHRB; former Swedish Foreign Minister

IHRB at the MENA Housing Forum on Integrating Housing with Socioeconomic Development

IHRB's Alejandra Rivera attended the MENA Housing Forum as a panelist and delivered a presentation about ‘A rights-based approach to housing’ alongside:

• Stephen Seidel, Senior Director of Global Partnerships, Habitat for Humanity

• Kareem Ibrahim, Founder and Director of Takween Integrated...more

23 November 2022. Commentary by Alejandra Rivera, Global Programme Manager, Built Environment, IHRB

IHRB at COP27: Preventing Loss and Damage - How Can Housing Resilience Strengthen Climate Adaptation 

This ‘solutions circle’ event, organised by BuildChange, focused on adaptation and housing resilience. “Firestarter” panelists ignited discussion based on their organisations’ experiences and participation in the COP27 to reflect on how different stakeholders can collaborate and engage together....more

17 November 2022.

IHRB at COP27: Futures Lab – Just Transition and the Future of Work

This session at COP27 was hosted by the UN High-level Champions, ITUC, Skill lab and Clean Cooking Alliance. It shared best practices from trade unions, employers and governments that promote productive employment and decent work for all, as we experience labour restructuring due to the ecological...more

11 November 2022. Commentary by Alejandra Rivera, Global Programme Manager, Built Environment, IHRB

IHRB Engagements at COP27 in Sharm El Sheikh

The Institute for Human Rights and Business (IHRB) will be in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt from November 7th-18th, engaging national and local policy makers, companies across sectors, and civil society players from trade unions, NGOs, and grassroots activists to advance human rights and people-centred...more

07 November 2022.

IHRB and the Rafto Foundation Announce the Ocean and Human Rights Platform

On UN World Oceans Day (July 8 2022), the Rafto Foundation for Human Rights and the Institute for Human Rights and Business (IHRB) are delighted to announce the Ocean and Human Rights Platform – a collaborative initiative to raise awareness of and mitigate human rights risks across ocean...more

08 June 2022. Commentary by Frances House, Senior Advisor, Special Programmes, IHRB

IHRB’s Haley St. Dennis on Cobalt’s Role in a Green, Equitable, and Just Transition

IHRB’s Haley St. Dennis provided an overview of the business and human rights value-add to the cobalt sector’s understanding of just transitions around the world at the 2022 annual meeting of the Cobalt Institute.

The session is the industry association's first-ever session convened to explore the...more

06 June 2022. Commentary by Haley St. Dennis, Head of Just Transitions, IHRB

IHRB’s John Morrison on Economic Sanctions and Guidance Note for Boards Launches at Davos World Economic Forum 2022

WEF's Global Future Council on Human Rights, co-chaired by IHRB's John Morrison, launches a Guidance Note for Boards and a supporting report on company boards' duties in ensuring company engagement with affected stakeholders at Davos 2022.

Speaking alongside Yuliia Svyrydenko (First Deputy Prime...more

23 May 2022. Commentary by Deborah Sagoe, Communications Coordinator, IHRB

Stephanie Bratnick speaks at the UN International Migration Review Forum 2022

IHRB’s Stephanie Bratnick attended the  UN Global Compact For Migration, International Migration Review Forum (New York 16-19 May).

Four years after the adoption of the UN Global Compact for Migration, the Forum provides an occasion for stakeholders to reflect on initiatives to promote the...more

19 May 2022. Commentary by