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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…
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,…
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…
Italy
II. Background and Context C. National Priorities [page 7] (…) The following priorities will be subject to regular review and update by the Business and Human Rights Steering Group (see par.V): Promoting Human Rights Due Diligence Processes, aimed at identify, prevent and mitigate the potential risks, with particular focus on SMEs” IV. Government responses Current…
Finland
3. Expectations towards companies and support services 3.1. Clarification of due diligence [page 23] The OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises were updated in 2011. In the same connection, the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights were included in the Guidelines along with due diligence. In the OECD Guidelines, due diligence is seen as…
Denmark
2. State Duty to Protect Human Rights 2.3 Actions taken Providing effective guidance on how to respect human rights [pages 13-14] “The Danish Government is committed to continuously improving and promoting guidance provided to companies on how to work with CSR in general and human rights in particular. To ensure that companies have the right…
France
II. Business Responsibility to Respect Human Rights 1. Charters and Codes of Conduct [pages 38-39] Charters and codes of conduct are voluntary initiatives that create legitimate expectations among stakeholders. Company charters aim to: Set down and disclose the company’s commitments to human rights; Explain expectations to employees, subsidiaries and subcontractors. The following points are key…
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 main human rights stakeholders and organizations, a toolbox that will help companies prevent human rights…
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 main human rights stakeholders and organizations, a toolbox that will help companies prevent human rights…
France
II. Business Responsibility to Respect Human Rights 2. Training and Information for Business Proposal for Action No.9 [page 43] Actions underway Training efforts are being continued, especially in the fields of purchasing, employee representatives, etc. Measures may be examined with businesses to encourage adherence to rules on the products authorised for sale and consumption in…
Belgium
STATUS IN BELGIUM: Action point 33, , Importation, exportation et transit d’armes, de munitions, de matériel militaire et de maintien de l’ordre et de biens à double usage [Import, export and transit of arms, ammunition, military and law enforcement equipment and dual-use goods], specifically concerns the trade of arms. The Flemish government states that a…
Belgium
PLANNED ACTIONS: TNCs: In the context of Action point 15, Intégrer le principe de « diligence raisonnable » au sein des organismes de gestion de l’entreprise, également en matière de droits de l’Homme [Incorporate the principle of “due diligence” into the management of the company, also in the terms of human rights] the NAP explains…
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…
Belgium
STATUS IN BELGIUM/ACTIONS ENGAGED: The introduction describes that international organizations such as the ILO and OECD have developed a series of tools to support companies that aim at taking positive action towards matters of human rights. It also mentions the ISO26000 and UNGC. At the EU-level the introduction presents the directive 2014/95/UE concerning non-financial reporting…
Switzerland
4. Position of the Federal Council on the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights 4.2 The Swiss context [page 6-7] Swiss companies are viewed worldwide as pioneers in the development of the global market and the creation of jobs and welfare. Many of these believe that respect for human rights is of strategic…
United Kingdom
The UK 2013 NAP The UK 2013 NAP does not contain a reference to GP11. The UK 2016 updated NAP Introduction [page 3] 4. Companies understand the business case for respecting human rights and the benefits this brings. They understand that positive action, supported by due diligence, transparency and reporting can: help to protect and…