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Part I – Rational Framework for the development, adoption and implementation of the NAP 1. International Context1.2. European Union (pg. 13) … The European Commission has published an introductory guide to human rights for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), based on the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. This guide makes companies aware…

Part I – Rational Framework for the development, adoption and implementation of the NAP 2. National Context2.2. Governmental program (pg.17) The government has reaffirmed its commitment to the values of human rights in the governmental program adopted in 2013, and demonstrates its sense of responsibility in this area, particularly in its external initiatives: … “Luxembourg…

Part III – NAP 3. Government’s Response3.2. A joint work program (pg.31) Other measures: 5. Awareness of contracting authorities on human rights in their public procurement procedures.

The Luxembourg NAP does not make an explicit reference to privatisation.

Introduction (pg. 7) … Regular contacts with, among others, the four national human rights institutions took place in the context [of drafting the NAP]: The purpose of the Equal Treatment Center is to promote, analyze and monitor the equality of all persons without discrimination on the grounds of … disability…

Part I – Rational Framework for the development, adoption and implementation of the NAP International Context 1.5. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) (pg. 14) …From a human rights perspective, the 2011 revision is a fundamental step and, by opening up its scope, has particularly widened the access to remedies since currently the…

Part I – Rational Framework for the development, adoption and implementation ofthe NAP 1. International Context1.1. United Nations (pg. 12) …Under their terms of reference, “Protect, Respect and Remedy,” the 31 United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights: c. Underline the need for appropriate and effective remedies – judicial and non-judicial – for…

Part I – Rational Framework for the development, adoption and implementation of the NAP 1. International Context1.2. European Union (pg. 13) The Directive 2014/95/EU on disclosure of non-financial and diversity information by certain large undertakings and groups was adopted in 22 October 2014. The directive, transposed into national legislation by the law of 23 July…

Introduction (pg. 8) … Regular contacts with, among others, the four national human rights institutions took place in the context [of drafting the NAP]: Part I – Rational Framework for the development, adoption and implementation of the NAP 2. National Context2.4 Government Council (pg. 17) …In general, the [Interdepartmental Committee on Human Rights] is responsible…

The Luxembourg NAP does not make an explicit reference to migrant workers.

The Luxembourg NAP does not make an explicit reference to land.

Part I – Rational Framework for the development, adoption and implementation of the NAP 1. International Context1.1. United Nations (pg. 12) …Under their terms of reference, “Protect, Respect and Remedy,” the 31 United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights: c. Underline the need for appropriate and effective remedies – judicial and non-judicial –…

Part I – Rational Framework for the development, adoption and implementation of the NAP 1. International Context1.6. Trade and investment agreements (pg. 16) …All trade and cooperation agreements with developing countries include a clause on human rights stating that these rights constitute a fundamental aspect of relations with the EU who has repeatedly imposed sanctions…

Part I – Rational Framework for the development, adoption and implementation ofthe NAP 1. International Context1.3. European Council (pg. 14) … On the basis of the 2011 UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe adopted Recommendation CM / Rec (2016) on human rights and businesses….

Part III – NAP 3. Government’s Response (p.28) …A preliminary diagnosis allows for the identification of the potential risk of negative impacts on human rights that activities in the private sector may have … – including in the information and communication technologies – including the field of artificial intelligence – data protection …

Part III – NAP 3. Government’s Response (pg. 28) …Regarding companies’ level of commitment, it is interesting to take note of a study on corporate social responsibility that the international consulting firm KPMG published in 2017. For the first time this study also analyzed the extent to which human rights were perceived as a business…

Part III – NAP 1. Declaration of Engagement (pg. 26) … In addition, the Government expects companies to fully respect human rights in general, and in particular to: Provide the necessary governance tools for this purpose, including the introduction of a due diligence system. Due diligence refers to the process that, as an integral part…

Part I – Rational Framework for the development, adoption and implementation ofthe NAP 1. International Context1.3. European Council (pg. 14) … On the basis of the 2011 UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe adopted Recommendation CM / Rec (2016) on human rights and businesses….

The Luxembourg NAP does not make an explicit reference to health and social care.

Part I – Rational Framework for the development, adoption and implementation of the NAP 1. International Context1.1. United Nations (UN) (pg. 12) …The UN Global Compact supports businesses to carry out their activities in ways that are responsible by aligning their strategies and operations with the ten principles of human rights, labour, the environment and…