The United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights

The United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights provide a framework for companies to respect human rights. They outline that businesses should avoid causing or contributing to human rights abuses, address impacts they are involved in, and have processes to remedy harm. The principles emphasize the responsibility of governments to protect rights and companies to act responsibly. This approach promotes ethical practices, transparency, and accountability, ensuring that economic activities do not harm individuals’ dignity and well-being. They serve as a globally accepted standard to make business practices more respectful and responsible towards human rights.