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CHAPTER II: THE BUSINESS AND HUMAN RIGHTS SITUATION IN PERU One of the most studied issues refers to the tense relationship between some business activities and the individual and collective rights of indigenous peoples. In addition to the above, there is a lack of evidence that shows the commitment of companies to the particular protection…

CHAPTER III : DIAGNOSIS AND BASELINE: ACTION AREAS 3.2. Conclusions of the specific issues Women There is historical structural discrimination against women that generates various violations in the access to rights such as freedom from violence, sexual and reproductive health, participation in decision-making spaces, and violations in social and economic rights. The Peruvian State has…

INTRODUCTION It is also noteworthy that Peru has taken significant steps to implement due diligence standards. In this regard, in 2018 it adhered to the OECD Council Recommendation on Due Diligence Guidance for a RBC, which adds to previous accessions to the Council Recommendations on Due Diligence Guidance for the mining sector in 2011 and…

CHAPTER I : PROCESS OF ELABORATING THE FIRST NATIONAL ACTION PLAN ON BUSINESS AND HUMAN RIGHTS 1.2. Methodology: Peer-to-peer dialogue as the basis of the NAP Management by results favors that the NAP complies with the requirement of mainstreaming the human rights approach and its complementary approaches (Minjusdh, 2019), which are the following: Gender approach:…

CHAPTER III DIAGNOSIS AND BASELINE: ACTION AREAS 3.2. Conclusions of the specific issues Freedom of association and collective bargaining Freedom of association and collective bargaining are human rights recognized in the main international instruments and this generates responsibilities on the part of the State for their protection. Respect for these rights is binding and requires…

CHAPTER III DIAGNOSIS AND BASELINE: ACTION AREAS Child labor Progress was found in the reduction of child labor rates, as part of the expected results, but the evaluation and monitoring of the National Strategy for the Prevention and Eradication of Child Labor 2011-2021, in charge of the MTPE, the governing body in this area, is…

The Peruvian NAP does not make an explicit reference to the finance and banking sector.

The Peruvian NAP does not make an explicit reference to extraterritorial jurisdiction.

CHAPTER II: THE BUSINESS AND HUMAN RIGHTS SITUATION IN PERU   Some specific sectors have adopted RBC approaches to a greater extent, such as mining, hydrocarbons, energy, and agriculture. In 2002, the SNMPE (Sociedad Nacional De Mineria Y Petroleo Y Energia) approved a Code of Conduct, which has been developed over the years with the…

CHAPTER III DIAGNOSIS AND BASELINE: ACTION AREAS 3.2. Conclusions of the specific issues Women There is historical structural discrimination against women that generates various violations in the access to rights such as freedom from violence, sexual and reproductive health, participation in decision-making spaces, and violations in social and economic rights. The Peruvian State has been…

The Peruvian NAP does not make an explicit reference to export credits.

CHAPTER II: THE BUSINESS AND HUMAN RIGHTS SITUATION IN PERU In 2019 the SNMPE (Sociedad Nacional De Mineria Y Petroleo Y Energia) developed a general human rights policy model for its members, which is based, on the OECD Guiding Principles and Guidelines, and integrates a risk-based due diligence approach (OECD, 2020b, p. 23). It has…

The Peruvian NAP does not make an explicit reference to development finance institutions.

The Peruvian NAP does not make an explicit reference to data protection & privacy. 

CHAPTER II: THE BUSINESS AND HUMAN RIGHTS SITUATION IN PERU In terms of transparency and integrity, it is necessary to have specific trade union instruments on the implementation of integrity and anti-corruption policies in the value chains. In this regard, the initiative to adopt codes of ethics and the explicit anti-corruption commitment adopted by associations…

CHAPTER II THE BUSINESS AND HUMAN RIGHTS SITUATION IN PERU Some specific sectors have adopted RBC approaches to a greater extent, such as mining, hydrocarbons, energy, and agriculture. In 2002, the SNMPE approved a Code of Conduct, which has been developed over the years with the incorporation of new principles in 2016 and 2018. Through…

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 Peruvian NAP does not make an explicit reference to conflict-affected areas.

CHAPTER III DIAGNOSIS AND BASELINE: ACTION AREAS 3.2. Conclusions of the specific issues Child labor There are organizations of working children and adolescents that have a critical appraisal of the work, due to the precarious working conditions. However, the international standard establishes the need to raise the minimum age of working children and adolescents, as…

CHAPTER II – THE BUSINESS AND HUMAN RIGHTS SITUATION IN PERU Some specific sectors have adopted CER (Communities and Renewable Energy) approaches to a greater extent, such as mining, hydrocarbons, energy and agriculture. In 2002, the SNMPE approved a Code of Conduct, which has been developed over the years with the incorporation of new principles…