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    UNWGBiz&Human Rights
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    Jan 29
    The next UN Forum on Business and Human Rights will take place from 23-25 November 2026. These dates are determined by factors beyond the control of the UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights and cannot be adjusted, despite our very best efforts. #bizhumanrights
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    Jun 9, 2020
    Pleased to announce our new project “Business and human rights: towards a decade of global implementation”. Starting on 1 July & running until June 2021, we will take stock of #UNGPs#bizhumanrights first ten yrs and develop a roadmap for the next decade ohchr.org/UNGPsBizHRsnex…
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    Nov 28, 2018
    UN Forum participants #standup4humanrights #UDHR70 at Forum closing, pledging action to implement #UNGPs #UNForumBHR #bizhumanrights.
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    Sep 7, 2020
    Just out! Read our report to the UN General Assembly on "Business, human rights and conflict-affected regions: towards heightened action" in all UN languages: undocs.org/en/A/75/212. To be officially presented at #UNGA75 later in the fall @ARamasastry #bizhumanrights
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    Feb 9, 2024
    Statement by the @WGBizHRs encourages European Union Member States to adopt the draft Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. Full Statement: ohchr.org/sites/default/… #bizhumanrights #EuropeanUnion @InclusiveLaw @eastforeden @dsolawuyi @fernanda_ho
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    May 4, 2020
    The @WGBizHRs welcomes commitment by @EUCommission to introduce #mandatoryhumanrightsduediligence legislation.A promising & significant move to help advance biz respect 4 human rights in line w/ #UNGPs. Respecting people & planet is more urgent than ever & mHRDD can play key role
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    Oct 10, 2022
    The @WGBizHRs is happy to announce that the programme for the 2022 #UNForumBHR is now available. Registration for in person participation will open soon. For more information please visit ohchr.org/en/events/foru… @fernanda_ho @InclusiveLaw @dsolawuyi @eastforeden
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    Aug 3, 2022
    The WG on BHR thanks our outgoing colleague @ARamasastry who just completed her 6-yr term on the WG. Anita led some of the WG's transformational work on key issues such as HRDs, BHR & conflict, mandatory HRDD & anti-corruption. She remained committed to rights-holders throughout.
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    Apr 5, 2018
    Save the date and contribute to the 2018 #UNForumBHR on #bizhumanrights (Geneva, 26-28 Nov). Preliminary concept note and call for proposals now available on ohchr.org/2018ForumBHR Deadline: 25 May 2018
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    Jul 8, 2022
    Congratulations to Mr Robert MCCORQUODALE and Mr Damilola OLAWUYI, just appointed members of @WGBizHRs by the @UN_HRC representing WEOG and Africa regions. Many thanks to @ARamasastry for her dedication and contribution to the mandate over the past 6 years
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    Jul 7, 2020
    Join our project launch today (15:00 CEST)! “Business and human rights: towards a decade of global implementation”. Kickoff of yearlong process to develop roadmap for #UNGPs10plus #bizhumanrights #nextdecadeBHR. Register here to attend: ungps10plus.org/registration/
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    Jun 22, 2022
    Concept note for the 11th annual Forum on Business and human rights scheduled 28-30 November 2022 now available at ohchr.org/en/events/foru… @WGBizHRs @ARamasastry @fernanda_ho
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    UNWGBiz&Human Rights
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    Nov 26, 2018
    Welcome all participants to the 2018 #UN Forum on Business & Human Rights starting today in Geneva. Quick guide to the programme: ohchr.org/Documents/Issu… #UNForumBHR #bizhumanrights #standup4humanrights
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    Aug 4, 2023
    The Working Group will be holding a press conference to share our preliminary findings after our country visit to Japan. Follow live here from 3pm JST:
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    ジャニーズ問題などで国連「ビジネスと人権」ワーキンググループが記者会見...
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