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1.3 CSR in the Norwegian business sector [page 13] The Norwegian Corporate Governance Board (NUES) has published recommendations that have to be followed by all companies listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange. Another initiative is the Business for Peace Foundation, which promotes business practices that contribute to sustainable development. The social partners have played an active role…
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The Government’s expectations of business enterprises [page 9] Business enterprises have an independent responsibility under the UN Guiding Principles to respect human rights by developing a public strategy or policy, exercising due diligence and helping to ensure a consultation and remediation process for individuals and communities affected by their activities. The responsibility to respect human…
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Introduction [page 8] Norway already has sound legislation for safeguarding human rights. In many fields processes have already been started and changes made that are relevant to UN and OECD instruments, for example the Government’s state ownership policy, corporate governance of the Government Pension Fund Global and a number of measures implemented by diplomatic and…
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2.3 State ownership and practice for supporting the business sector Principle 4 concerns the business activities of stateowned enterprises and enterprises that receive economic support or other services from state agencies: 4. States should take additional steps to protect against human rights abuses by business enterprises that are owned or controlled by the State, or…
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1.1 Developing an International Framework for CSR [pages 12-13]: There is an increasing trend for international organisations, individual countries and civil society to establish partnerships and cooperation with companies. The UN Global Compact is one such initiative. This is a network-based organisation that works with business enterprises. The enterprises are committed to aligning their strategies…
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Summary [page 8]: Norway already has sound legislation for safe guarding human rights. In many fields processes have already been started and changes made that are relevant to UN and OECD instruments, for example the Government’s state ownership policy, corporate governance of the Government Pension Fund Global and a number of measures implemented by diplomatic…
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Section 2.3: State ownership and practice for supporting the business sector Responsible management [page 23]: Another criterion concerns serious violations of individual rights in war or other conflict situations. In 2014, the council reviewed a number of cases of human rights violations in connection with extraction of natural resources, agriculture, food production and textile manufacturing.It…
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2. The State duty to protect human rights 2.3 State ownership and practice for supprting the business sector Responsible management [page 22]: Norges Bank has chosen to focus on certain areas in order to achieve the best and most effective risk management and exercise of ownership rights. At present the bank has three focus areas…
Kyrgyzstan – 1st – Judicial Remedy
2.3 Access to Legal Remedies for Aggrieved Persons When Business Violates Their Rights An analysis of the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic for compliance with Pillar III of the UN Guiding Principles has revealed the existence of laws establishing liability for businesses causing harm to individuals’ health, property, the environment, and for violations of labor…
Kyrgyzstan – 1st – Guidance
No. Tasks Measures/ Activities Timeframe Expected results (deliverables) Parties responsible Source of funding 5 Raise the awareness of business entities about the UN Guiding Principles Conduct an awareness raising campaign on the UN Guiding Principles and the application of business and human rights standards through state media and Internet sites Ongoing Public awareness raising and…
Kyrgyzstan -1st – Gender
2.3 Access to Legal Remedies for Aggrieved Persons When Business Violates Their Rights All members of society, including indigenous peoples, migrants, women, and children, are entitled to file complaints and must be afforded the same legal protection as the general population. No legislative restrictions in this regard have been identified. No. Tasks Measures/ Activities Timeframe…
Kyrgyzstan – 1st – Equality
No. Tasks Measures/ Activities Timeframe Expected results (deliverables) Parties responsible Source of funding 8 Build the capacity of the employees of state bodies and stakeholders in the UN Guiding Principles Organize training workshops on non discrimination and inclusiveness, focusing on developing skills to identify vulnerable groups and implement measures to protect their rights (individuals with…
Kyrgyzstan – 1st – Conflict
No. Tasks Measures/ Activities Timeframe Expected results (deliverables) Parties responsible Source of funding 9 Produce recommendations for legal entities aimed at the identification and prevention of negative impact on human rights Q3 2026 The recommendations have been published on the official website of the authorized body on entrepreneurship and disseminated among business associations. Businesses…
Belgium – 2nd – State owned enterprises
NB: This breakdown is based on the simplified English version of the 2nd NAP 8. PUBLIC-PRIVATE COLLABORATION, PARTNERSHIPS AND COVENANTS RELATING TO HUMAN RIGHTS Action Actors involved Anticipated period 28. Within the nature sector: support for the TruStone initiative Flemish government (FPS Foreign Affairs) Duration of the initiative 29. Within the textiles and clothing sector:…
Belgium – 2nd – Public Procurement
NB: This breakdown is based on the simplified English version of the 2nd NAP 7. HUMAN RIGHTS IN GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS Action Actors involved Anticipated period 23. Updating and enhancing social and ethical criteria in purchasing Federal government (Policy and Support, FISD, Chancellery), Flemish government (Het Facilitair Bedrijf), Walloon government (SG, Sustainable Development Directorate), Brussels government…
Belgium – 2nd – MHRDD
NB: This breakdown is based on the simplified English version of the 2nd NAP Action Actors involved Anticipated period 1. Contributing to the EU Directive on Corporate Sustainable Due Diligence (CSDDD) Federal government (FPS Economy, FPS Justice, FPS Foreign Affairs), Brussels government, Flemish government, Walloon government In accordance with the discussions at an EU…
Belgium – 2nd – Guidance to business
NB: This breakdown is based on the simplified English version of the 2nd NAP 6. BUSINESSES AND HUMAN RIGHTS IN THE CONTEXT OF DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION Action Actors involved Anticipated period 22. Contribution to businesses in developing countries (BIO Invest) Federal government (FPS Foreign Affairs – DGD) Ongoing 22.1 Decent work approach with the UN,…
Belgium – 2nd – Garment
NB: This breakdown is based on the simplified English version of the 2nd NAP 8. PUBLIC-PRIVATE COLLABORATION, PARTNERSHIPS AND COVENANTS RELATING TO HUMAN RIGHTS Action Actors involved Anticipated period 29. Within the textiles and clothing sector: promoting a multi-stakeholder initiative for sustainable purchasing Walloon government, Brussels-Capital Region (Brussels Economy and Employment & hub.brussels) Duration of…
Belgium – 2nd – Forced labour
NB: This breakdown is based on the simplified English version of the 2nd NAP Action Actors involved Anticipated period 3. Contribution to the approach to the use of forced labour in the global value chains Federal government (FPS Economy, FPS Justice, FPS Employment, FPS Foreign Affairs, FPS Finance, including Customs administration) In accordance with the…