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Shift’s library has a growing collection of resources, tools and reports designed to help a variety of stakeholders put the UN Guiding Principles into practice. By default, resources are listed chronologically. You can use the search bar to look for titles by keyword or author, or use the filters below to search by change agent, thematic expertise, pillar of the UN Guiding Principles and/or date. Looking for Valuing Respect tools and resources? Visit the dedicated library of resources of the project, here.
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Accountability as part of Mandatory Human Rights Due Diligence: Three Key Considerations for Business
In the context of the European debate on mandatory human rights due diligence, we explore what well-designed mandatory measures could look like, with a focus on the role of accountability – or consequences – for meeting a new legal standard of conduct. We set out three key considerations that we believe businesses that are committed to meeting their responsibility to respect human rights should keep in mind.
Keynote Address by John Ruggie at the Conference ‘Business & Human Rights: Towards a Common Agenda for Action’
These remarks were originally delivered by Professor John Ruggie at the Conference ‘Business & Human Rights: Towards a Common Agenda for Action’, on December 2, 2019. The Conference was co-organized by Shift and the Finnish Presidency of the Council of the EU. Many thanks to the government of Finland for convening this timely and important conference. […]
The Role of Regulation in a Mix of Measures to Foster Responsible Business Conduct
This panel was moderated by our Vice President, Rachel Davis. The panelists were: Nina Norjama, Director of Social Responsibility at UPM Salla Saastamoinen, Director for Civil and Commercial Justice at DG Just Filip Gregor, Head of Responsible Companies Section at Frank Bold Virginie Mahin, Global Social Sustainability and Human Rights Lead at Mondelez
Let’s Talk Mandatory Measures: Supporting a Meaningful Discussion Among all Stakeholders
In fulfilling their duty to protect human rights, states should 'consider a smart mix of measures -national and international, mandatory and voluntary. Yet despite this explicit encouragement to consider them in the UNGPs, mandatory measures have not been a central part of the mix considered in the first years of implementation. That is now changing. This publication touches on the current landscape of discussion and seeks to build bridges for conversations that can lead to meaningful outputs.
John Ruggie Letter to European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker
Author of the Guiding Principles and Shift Chair John Ruggie writes to the President of the European Commission calling for greater EU leadership on business and human rights issues.
ESG Toolkit for Fund Managers: Briefing Note on Human Rights
This briefing note, issued by CDC, the development finance institution of the UK, aims to provide fund managers with a practical introduction to human rights.
Improving Accountability and Access to Remedy for Victims of Business-Related Human Rights Abuse
This report, issued by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, sets out guidance for states to improve access to judicial remedy for victims of business-related human rights abuses.
How to Use the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights in Company Research and Advocacy: A Guide for Civil Society Organisations
This guide is authored by leading civil society organizations in Argentina, India and the Netherlands.
Principles for Responsible Contracts: Integrating the Management of Human Rights Risks Into State-Investor Contract Negotiations
Shift is the leading center of expertise on the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
