Business and Human Rights Knowledge Group
As part of our Business and Human Rights Knowledge Group series of 2019, Advocates for International Development is delighted to invite you to a panel discussion:
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A4ID launches Peer to Peer Network on Business & Human Rights for lawyers in Indian, Kenyan and global firms
A4ID has launched a peer to peer network for lawyers in India, Kenya and in international firms to connect with each other and exchange knowledge, experiences and materials on the growing and increasingly important field of Business and Human Rights.
A4ID convenes senior law firm partners to discuss Business and Human Rights in India
On 15 September 2016 A4ID held a dinner for partners from leading Indian law firms to discuss Business and Human Rights, with guest speaker, Dr Surya Deva, Asia-Pacific Representative on the UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights.
Business and Human Rights Knowledge Group
The topic for 2016 was the Modern Slavery Act.
Business and Human Rights Training for Law Firms
A 3-hour workshop for lawyers in all practice areas delivered within law firm offices. What are the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs)? The United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (‘UNGPs’) provide a global standard for action and accountability against which the conduct of both states and business entities [...]Future Lawyers’ Training Programme
The Future Lawyers’ Training Programme introduces law students to international development.
Promoting Responsible Business Practices in East Africa: The Role of In-House Counsel
As part of its Responsible Business Programme, A4ID in partnership with EALS (East Africa Law Society) is organising a series of webinars that aims at building the capacity of lawyers in East Africa to support businesses in upholding responsible business practices. Working in collaboration with national bar associations, global leading law firms and other stakeholders from East Africa, A4ID seeks to create awareness among commercial lawyers and in-house counsel on the international legal framework they can rely on.
A4ID Chief Executive, Yasmin Batliwala, speaks at the UN Global Forum on Business and Human Rights 2017
Yasmin Batliwala was invited to speak at the UN Global Forum on Business and Human Rights at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland this year.
A4ID Chief Executive, Yasmin Batliwala, speaks at the UN Global Forum on Business and Human Rights 2017
Yasmin Batliwala was invited to speak at the UN Global Forum on Business and Human Rights at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland this year.
Pharmaceutical Giants, Lethal Injection and the Future of Human Rights in Business.
Pharmaceutical companies have taken a stance against their drugs being used in lethal injection executions, particularly in the U.S.. In honouring the right to life as such, these large corporations have effectively championed human rights. Which begs the question, are there wider lessons to be learnt for better synergy between human rights and business? The […]