Alejandra Rivera Brings the Dignity by Design Framework to an Urban Design Workshop in Turkey
From 19-25 March, 2022 Alejandra Rivera, IHRB’s Built Environment Research Consultant represented the expertise area of “Human Rights in the Built Environment” at the ‘Young Planning Professional’s Workshop in Koaceli, Turkey.
Organised by the International Society of City and Regional Planners...more
11 April 2022. Commentary by Alejandra Rivera, Global Programme Manager, Built Environment, IHRB
IHRB Launches The Labour Migration Network Listserve
Hosted by the Institute for Human Rights and Business (IHRB) Migrant Worker Programme, we are launching a global information sharing “listserve” on all things labour migration and business and human rights. It is a simple email-sharing system for members to directly share news and resources and...more
07 April 2022. Commentary by Neill Wilkins, Head of Migrant Workers Programme, IHRB
IHRB Welcomes Julia Batho as Deputy Chief Executive
The Institute for Human Rights and Business is delighted to announce the appointment of Julia Batho as its new Deputy Chief Executive.
IHRB announced in January 2022 that its long-time Deputy CEO Frances House would be stepping down and taking on a new role as IHRB's Senior Advisor on Special...more
04 April 2022. Commentary by Haley St. Dennis, Head of Just Transitions, IHRB
Dignity in the Built Environment - 2021 Highlights from IHRB and Partners
Many countries are prioritizing construction of buildings and infrastructure within their economic recovery plans: a recent forecast projected construction output through to 2030 will be 35% more than in the ten years to 2020.
The Coalition for Dignity in the Built Environment advances a global...more
07 February 2022. Commentary by Annabel Short, Principal, It's Material; Research Fellow, IHRB
Institute for Human Rights and Business Becomes a Member of the Sustainable Shipping Initiative
The Sustainable Shipping Initiative (SSI) today introduces its newest member, the Institute for Human Rights and Business (IHRB).
IHRB and SSI have been working together throughout 2021 on the Delivering on seafarers’ rights project, which saw the launch of a landmark Code of Conduct and...more
18 January 2022. Commentary by Sustainable Shipping Initiative, Sustainable Shipping Initiative
Clifford Chance, IHRB and the CDC Group launch “Just Transactions” - A White Paper on Just Transition in the Banking Sector
Banks have a crucial role in supporting a 'just transition' to net zero economies. Clearer frameworks are needed to meet the opportunities and challenges.
Private sector involvement is essential to mobilise the trillions of dollars necessary to transition to an inclusive net zero economy. Clifford...more
10 December 2021.
IHRB and the Australian Human Rights Institute Make the Case for Embedding Human Rights In Public Procurement of Infrastructure
Australia, like other countries, has made infrastructure a core plank of its strategy for economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Australian Government is committing $110 billion in land transport infrastructure over the next decade – as part of a wider plan for all types of...more
23 November 2021. Commentary by Annabel Short, Principal, It's Material; Research Fellow, IHRB
Alejandra Rivera contributes to the UN-ECLAC workshop on Guayaquil’s City Plan
On 21 September 2021, Alejandra Rivera, IHRB’s Built Environment Consultant, joined the online workshop “Validation and Feedback of the REACTIVA GUAYAQUIL Plan”. This citywide Plan for Guayaquil is part of the United Nations project “Building Urban Economic Resilience during and after COVID-19”...more
28 October 2021.
IHRB at COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC) will hold the annual Conference of Parties, COP26, from October 31st to November 12th 2021. The UK Government, in partnership with Italy, is hosting COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland.
IHRB is committed to elevating the risks to and...more
18 October 2021.
Read the Literature Reference Guide to ‘The Weakest Link in the Global Supply Chain’ Report
The Annex to “The Weakest Link in the Global Supply Chain: How the Pandemic is Affecting Bangladesh’s Garment Workers” report is now available to download and read.
The literature reference guide covers relevant writing on the topic of the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent responses of...more
14 October 2021.
