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Netherlands
The Dutch NAP makes no explicit reference to workers’ rights, although it highlights ILO labour standards. 3.1 An active role for the government Level playing field [page 15] “The Netherlands is also committed to universal ratification of the ILO’s fundamental labour standards: the ban on child labour and forced labour, equality of opportunity and treatment,…
Denmark
The Danish NAP makes no reference to women or equality. Reference is made to gender in the following sections. 2.0 The state duty to protect human rights 2.3 Actions taken [page 12] Protection of human rights in the business sphere in Danish legislation “Protection of human rights in the business sphere in Danish legislation General Danish…
Lithuania
The Lithuanian NAP makes no explicit reference to worker’s rights.
Belgium
Action point 25 Pay particular attention to the ratification, support and promotion of a series of ILO conventions relating to the rights of women Accorder une attention particulière à la ratification, au soutien et à la promotion d’une série de conventions de l’OIT ayant trait aux droits de la femme This is the main action…
Italy
I. Guidelines and General Principles “According to these premises, as well as in the framework of Italy’s constant commitment as a member of the Human Rights Council, the second Italian NAP-BHR intends to strengthen the application of the UNGPs through a series of complementary measures, referring in particular to the following guidelines: – addressing issues…
Germany
The German NAP does not make direct reference to ‘workers’ rights’, but includes multiple reference to relevant human rights treaties, ILO instruments, and indirect reference to workers’ right throughout the NAP. 1.1 Basic rules of economic policy [page 14-16] Protection within states’ own territory – challenges within Germany The current situation Germany has ratified major…
Switzerland
5. National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights 5.5 Corporate responsibility [page 11] Consultations with stakeholder groups from business, civil society and the academic world showed that the greatest challenges faced by business enterprises based and/or operating in Switzerland are connected with their operations and business relationships abroad. For this reason, while it does…
Finland
The Finnish NAP makes reference to the ILO core Conventions which include workers’ rights protections. There are also some direct references to workers’ rights. 1 The state obligation to protect human rights 1.3 Activities in the EU [page 18-19] TRADE POLICY “As a follow-up measure, the working group suggests that in order to reinforce the…
Denmark
2. The state duty to protect human rights 2.3 Actions taken Protection of human rights through state regulation and policy [page 12] “Denmark works to ensure that companies involved in Danish development cooperation respect human rights and act responsibly within the areas of worker’s rights, human rights, environment and anti-corruption within the framework of ILO conventions,…
Norway
3.2. Responsible Business Conduct Acquiring expertise for risk identification and assessment [page 33] The 18th principle outlines procedures for risk management based on internal or external expertise and dialogue with stakeholders. Companies in high-risk industries and companies that operate in vulnerable areas should identify and gauge the risks they run of having adverse human rights…
United Kingdom
The UK 2013 NAP The UK 2013 NAP does not contain a reference to GP18. The UK 2016 updated NAP The UK 2016 updated NAP does not contain a reference to GP18.
Belgium
PLANNED ACTIONS: Action point 1, Elaborer une boîte à outils destinée aux entreprises et organisations concernant les droits de l’Homme [Develop a toolkit for companies and organizations on human rights], presents the action of developing, in collaboration with experts and its main human rights stakeholders and organizations, a toolbox that will help companies prevent human…
Colombia
V. Human Rights Due Diligence Defining the concept and guiding through effective implementation mechanisms [page 16] Due diligence is understood as the set of measures systematically implemented by an enterprise acting cautiously, to fulfill its respect for human rights duty, considering the specific circumstances according to the activity, operation context, scope and similar factors. Since…