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III. The state duty to protect human rights C. Actions planned Continue promoting international human rights dialogue and cooperation (page 9) ‘Taiwan will continue to carry out human rights consultations and dialogue with the European Union. In the area of digital human rights, as talks with the European Union regarding a GDPR adequacy decision for…

IV. The corporate responsibility to respect human rights B. Actions taken Greater information transparency (page 13) ‘Since 2014, the Taiwan government has used legislation to require listed companies matching a certain description to prepare a CSR report each year, and as of 2020 our government — making reference to the non-financial disclosure rules and practices…

III. The state duty to protect human rights B. Actions taken Voluntary commitment to implementation of international covenants (page 6) ‘[…] although Taiwan is not a member of the United Nations, it has nevertheless signed and ratified important United Nations human rights covenants in recent years, including the […] “Convention on the Rights of the…

V. Access to remedy C. Actions planned Push for the passage of whistleblower protection mechanisms (page 21) ‘Besides continuing to improve remedy systems and encouraging businesses to establish internal grievance mechanisms, the Taiwan government, in order to get people to make increased use of remedies and grievance channels, will also: (a) push for the passage…

III. The State duty to protect human rights B. Actions taken Voluntary commitment to implementation of international covenants (page 6) ‘[…] although Taiwan is not a member of the United Nations, it has nevertheless signed and ratified important United Nations human rights covenants in recent years, including the […] “Convention on the Rights of People…

Taiwan’s NAP does not explicitly address this issue.

III. The State duty to protect human rights B. Actions taken Promotion of international exchange and cooperation (page 6) ‘[…] In addition, Taiwan has inserted “CSR clauses,” “investment/environment/labor clauses,” and “general exceptions” into previously signed trade and investment agreements, so our government has taken concrete actions to safeguard human rights.’ This information is also covered…

CHAPTER THREE: SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS 3.3 Labour Rights The government recognizes the rights and contributions of workers to national development as such several legal and policy frameworks are in place to guarantee the right to work. Article 40 of the 1995 Constitution provides for the protection of workers’ rights, which includes the recognition of just and…

CHAPTER FIVE: INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK 5.8 Ministry of Trade, Industrial and Cooperatives Attract investors with credible human rights records. Ensure adherence to human rights standards by investors. Incorporate human rights requirements in their investment promotion strategies.

CHAPTER THREE: SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS 3.6 Consumer Protection (…) 6. The Tourism Act 2008 does not explicitly provide for the rights and obligations of consumers. It does not even have direct provisions on mechanisms for handling consumer complaints.


CHAPTER THREE: SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS 3.4 Revenue Transparency, Tax exemptions and corruption Uganda has been consistently attracting the highest foreign direct investment (FDI) in East Africa by attracting between $250 – 300 million in FDI annually between 2010 and 2016 – largely due to its stable and consistent macro-economic policies including liberalization of business environment and…

CHAPTER THREE: SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS 3.8 Women, Vulnerable and Marginalized Groups Human rights instruments set out obligations and commitments to ensure equality and non-discrimination. These are highlighted in various human rights instruments at international, regional and national levels including the following: SDG 5 gender equality and women empowerment , 8 on decent employment and 10 on…

CHAPTER FOUR: STRATEGIES AND INTERVENTIONS STRATEGIES (…) OBJECTIVE 4: To promote social inclusion and rights of the vulnerable and marginalized individuals and groups in business operations.  (…) 4.4.2 Engagement of business operators on human rights Require human rights due diligence by businesses through comprehensive human rights impact assessments involving meaningful consultation with potentially affected groups,…

CHAPTER THREE: SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS 3.5 Social Service delivery by private actors In Africa, there is a growing rate of service provision by the private actors and this is attributed to the recognition that some bilateral donors and international institutions increasingly put pressure on African Countries to privatize or facilitate access to private actors in service…

‘Uganda’s NAP does not explicitly address this issue’

‘Uganda’s NAP does not explicitly address this issue’

CHAPTER FOUR: STRATEGIES AND INTERVENTIONS STRATEGIES (…) OBJECTIVE 4: To promote social inclusion and rights of the vulnerable and marginalized individuals and groups in business operations. (…) 4.4.2 Engagement of business operators on human rights Require human rights due diligence by businesses through comprehensive human rights impact assessments involving meaningful consultation with potentially affected groups,…

CHAPTER THREE: SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS 3.5 Social Service delivery by private actors In Africa, there is a growing rate of service provision by the private actors and this is attributed to the recognition that some bilateral donors and international institutions increasingly put pressure on African Countries to privatize or facilitate access to private actors in service…

Uganda is not a member country of the OECD. The Ugandan NAP makes no reference to OECD National Contact Points (NCPs).

CHAPTER THREE: SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS 3.3 Labour Rights (…) Notwithstanding the progressive legal regime, there are a number of abuses experienced by especially vulnerable groups like women, people with disabilities and youth. The field findings revealed glaring gaps in labour administration in the country particularly in the business sector. Noting that whereas each district is mandated…