During the 12th United Nations Forum on Business and Human Rights in November 2023, Vicky Bowman participated in a panel discussion exploring the human rights considerations businesses must take when deciding whether to remain in or exit challenging operating contexts or business relationships, such as those affected by conflict.
Panelists discussed how the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs), which provide a blueprint for responding to such risks can be applied in challenging contexts, what this implementation can look like in practice, and how to overcome challenges.
Read the OHCHR backround paper and watch the full conversation.
Speakers included:
- Peggy Hicks, Director of the Thematic Engagement, Special Procedures and Right to Development Division of OHCHR (moderator)
- Damilola Olawuyi, Vice-Chair of the UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights
- Vicky Bowman, Director of the Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business, and member of the International Advisory Council of the Institute for Human Rights and Business
- Phil Bloomer, Executive Director of the Business and Human Rights Resource Centre
- Irma Potes González, Director of Community Development at Grupo México + Counselor at Camimex (Mexican Chamber of Mining)
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