Business Leaders Initiative on Human Rights
The Business Leaders Initiative on Human Rights (BLIHR) is a business-led programme which has developed practical tools and methodologies for applying human rights principles and standards across a range of business sectors, issues, and geographical locations. The 14 member companies of BLIHR took the lead in this Guide’s development, in which they share some of their experiences and lessons they have learned.
United Nations Global Compact Office
The United Nations (UN) Global Compact is the UN’s voluntary corporate citizenship initiative based on ten universal principles in the areas of human rights, labour standards, the environment and anti-corruption. It has been endorsed by all 191 heads of state and governments of the United Nations and has further been legitimised through a consensus resolution by the General Assembly. The first two principles of the Global Compact are derived from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which is the foundational framework of the international human rights system. Companies should support and respect the protection of international human rights; and companies must not be complicit in abuses of human rights.
The Global Compact Office works with participants and other stakeholders to provide support, communications, governance, and programmes related to the Global Compact initiative and principles. The Human Rights Working Group of the Global Compact is a multi-stakeholder group brought together to develop understanding and raise awareness with regard to the first two principles of the Global Compact. Signatories to the Global Compact have provided examples of their work on human rights for this Guide.
The Global Compact Office works with participants and other stakeholders to provide support, communications, governance, and programmes related to the Global Compact initiative and principles. The Human Rights Working Group of the Global Compact is a multi-stakeholder group brought together to develop understanding and raise awareness with regard to the first two principles of the Global Compact. Signatories to the Global Compact have provided examples of their work on human rights for this Guide.
Office of the United Nations High Commisisioner for Human Rights
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is an important branch of the UN human rights structure. The High Commissioner is responsible to the UN Secretary General for encouraging the international community and nation states to uphold universal human rights standards. The Office seeks to work with an ever wider range of participants, including the private sector, to promote respect for and commitment to human rights as widely as possible.