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THEMATIC PRIORITY 1: GOVERNANCE UNGP PILLAR 1 HUMAN RIGHTS OBLIGATIONS No.: G1.31 Action: Institutionalise human rights as a key requirement for banks, investment firms, lenders and other financial institutions through the implementation of HREDD Output Indicator(s): Collaborative Partner(s): MOF; BNM THEMATIC PRIORITY 1: GOVERNANCE UNGP PILLAR 2 No.: G2.9 Action: Investors, development banks and lending…

A NATIONAL ACTION PLAN ON BUSINESS AND HUMAN RIGHTS IS ESSENTIAL TO MEET OUR HUMAN RIGHTS OBLIGATIONS “Malaysia’s NAPBHR 2025 – 2030 therefore aspires to become a milestone in the Government’s journey to strengthen its efforts, initiatives and practices in safeguarding human rights. It aims to fulfil the following: Protect human and environmental rights by…

THEMATIC PRIORITY 1: GOVERNANCE UNGP PILLAR 1 HUMAN RIGHTS OBLIGATIONS No.: G1.30 Action: Assess the feasibility of the adoption of mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence (mHREDD) by businesses of difference sectors and sizes and clarify how due diligence is applied. Output Indicator(s): Collaborative Partner(s): BHEUU

The Malaysia NAP does not make explicit reference to export credit.

THEMATIC PRIORITY 1: GOVERNANCE UNGP PILLAR 1 FOUNDATIONAL No.: G1.3 Action: Review the legal and constitutional gaps related to the Child Act 2001 [Act 611] and the Persons with Disabilities Act 2008 [Act 685] in alignment with the CRC  and  the  CRPD, especially  on  protection against discrimination, right to  education  and  birth registration. Output Indicator(s):…

THEMATIC PRIORITY 1: GOVERNANCE UNGP PILLAR 1 PROCUREMENT, INVESTMENT AND TAX No.: G1.20 Action: Establish clear regulations governing public procurement activities. Output Indicator(s): Collaborative Partner(s): Ministry of Housing and Local Government; Local authorities (PBT) HUMAN RIGHTS OBLIGATIONS No.: G1.28 Action: Assess and map out coordination gaps and areas of overlapping jurisdiction between ministries, and federal…

THEMATIC PRIORITY 1: GOVERNANCE UNGP PILLAR 1 HUMAN RIGHTS OBLIGATIONS No.: G1.30 Action: Assess the feasibility of the adoption of mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence (mHREDD) by businesses of difference sectors and sizes and clarify how due diligence is applied. Output Indicator(s): Collaborative Partner(s): BHEUU THEMATIC PRIORITY 2: LABOUR UNGP PILLAR 1 FOUNDATIONAL…

THEMATIC PRIORITY 1: GOVERNANCE UNGP PILLAR 2 No.: G2.9 Action: Investors, development banks and lending institutions should define high-risk activities involving human rights risks and strongly encourage companies or project proponents to conduct HREDD and risk assessments before they invest in, or provide financing to, these enterprises

THEMATIC PRIORITY 1: GOVERNANCE UNGP PILLAR 1 ANTI-BRIBERY AND-CORRUPTION No.: G1.14 Action: Assess the implementation of the Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Act 2024. Output Indicator(s): Collaborative Partner(s): Ministry of Digital, Department of Personal Data Protection No.: G1.15 Action: Introduce data management CGSO and treatment guidelines for Government agencies. Output Indicator(s): Collaborative Partner(s): CGSO No.: G1.16…

THEMATIC PRIORITY 1: GOVERNANCE UNGP PILLAR 1 FOUNDATIONAL No.: G1.7 Action: Establish a permanent and independent body to oversee appointments to anti-corruption and oversight institutions. Output Indicator(s): Collaborative Partner(s): Parliament of Malaysia “On good governance and corporate accountability, bribery and corruption remain major hindrances to a rights-based governance framework by weakening law enforcement and undermining…

THEMATIC PRIORITY 1: GOVERNANCE UNGP PILLAR 2 No.: G2.7 Action: Include as part of the company’s code of ethics and conduct, the duty of directors to assess and consider key human rights concerns when making decisions on the business operations of the organisation at every stage. No.: G2.11 Action: Set targets and increase training among…

THEMATIC PRIORITY 1: GOVERNANCE UNGP PILLAR 1 HUMAN RIGHTS OBLIGATIONS No.: G1.30 Action: Assess the feasibility of the adoption of mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence (mHREDD) by businesses of difference sectors and sizes and clarify how due diligence is applied. Output Indicator(s): Collaborative Partner(s): BHEUU

The Malaysia NAP does not make explicit reference to conflict-affected areas.

THEMATIC PRIORITY 1: GOVERNANCE UNGP PILLAR 1 FOUNDATIONAL No.: G1.2 Action: Conduct an assessment on removing the reservations to CEDAW, CRC and CRPD. Output Indicator(s): Evidence, insights and recommendations are developed on the effects and potential outcomes of removing the existing reservations to the conventions, which include an examination of constitutional gaps as well as…

The Vietnam NAP does not make explicit reference to the agriculture sector. 

Section III: Additional National Action Plan Commitments  Table 6: Environment, Climate and Just Transitions Commitments  Department of State, in partnership with the Department of Agriculture will “implement a program in Free Trade Agreement (FTA) partner countries to increase capacity at seed banks and nurseries to promote women’s leadership and expertise. This project, Safeguarding the Future: Promoting Gender Equity and Equality and…

CHAPTER THREE: SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS  3.8 Women, Vulnerable and Marginalized Groups  Women: Women continue to face significant violation of human rights especially in employment in business operations. The National Social Protection Policy (2015) indicates that there are enormous risks, which include low pay, job insecurity, limited labour mobility, discrimination, sexual harassment, lack of maternity protection and poor working…

2.2 Updating the measures contained in the NAP 2020–2023  Measure 5: Multi-stakeholder initiatives on business and human rights  The Federal Administration facilitates a deeper dialogue among stakeholders, including business associations and civil society, through panel discussions and discussion platforms. The aim of this initiative is to promote constructive collaboration through practical solutions designed to improve respect for…

CHAPTER II: THE BUSINESS AND HUMAN RIGHTS SITUATION IN PERU  The rate of informal employment in the urban area, according to branches of activity, reaches 89% of jobs in agriculture/fishing/mining are informal, followed by construction with 80.8%, commerce with 73.1%, manufacturing with 62.8%, and services with 58% (cf. INEI, 2020b, p. 21). – page 34 …

The Pakistan NAP does not make explicit reference to the agriculture sector.