Human Rights Impact Assessments

Human Rights Impact Assessments (HRIAs) are tools used to evaluate how policies, projects, or business activities affect people's rights. They involve analyzing potential positive and negative impacts on human rights, such as the right to health, education, and environmental sustainability. HRIAs help organizations identify risks and take steps to prevent harm, promote accountability, and ensure respectful practices. By integrating human rights considerations from the outset, HRIAs aim to support ethical decision-making and foster greater respect for human dignity in various contexts, including government actions and corporate operations.