Voices - Conversations on Business and Human Rights from Around the World

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Voices - Conversations on Business and Human Rights from Around the World

In this ongoing series, activists, business executives, government officials, lawyers, academics, and other experts from around the world share topical and current stories of businesses impacting people in their everyday lives. Developed by the Institute for Human Rights and Business (IHRB), this series elevates the range of voices – governments, businesses, and civil society – in the discussion on how to make human rights part of everyday business.

  1. 3D AGO

    Human rights reporting and disclosure - what’s the view from the ground amidst evolving EU regulation?

    IHRB's Vicky Bowman speaks to Giles Bolton from membership body Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI); Natalie Grillon from Open Supply Hub; and Emily Casswell from clothing retailer Bestseller. Together, they explore the role of voluntary standards and reporting to strengthen transparency in global supply chains and how these link to evolving regulatory requirements.

    47 min

  2. JUN 25

    Human rights in the fishing industry: what are the pressing risks?

    Over 60 million people make a living catching, farming and processing seafood. What are the predominant challenges they face? IHRB’s Francesca Fairbairn explores human rights abuses in the global seafood industry with Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Ian Urbina, who has just released the second series of The Outlaw Ocean Podcast.

    21 min

  3. JUN 5

    Collie’s just transition: a blueprint for ​the world’s eight million coal workers?

    IHRB’s Haley St Dennis sits down with Darcy Gunning, the lead union organiser behind Collie’s transition negotiations, one of the world’s most successful examples of a just transition happening today. They talk about the high and lows so far, as well as insights for managers of transitions - whether working in a company, government department, union, or local community group - to replicate the most essential lessons offered by Collie’s story.

    1h 9m

  4. MAY 22

    Just transitions - how can theory become reality?

    In this episode, IHRB’s CEO, John Morrison, and colleague Haley St Dennis, discuss the state of just transitions in 2025, and the urgent need to tackle social, economic and environmental challenges as one, systemic challenge. John shares ideas for how to apply this thinking in practice.

    31 min

  5. APR 22

    Are we about to see a retreat from corporate responsibility?

    The international architecture that underpins universal human rights is under attack. What does this mean for responsible business? IHRB’s Salil Tripathi, speaks to Kenneth Roth, author, attorney and the former head of international organisation, Human Rights Watch. Ken and Salil discuss progress in corporate responsibility and accountability in recent decades, and what this might mean for the future of business and human rights.

    30 min

  6. MAR 26

    The UK Modern Slavery Act - 10 years on where are we now?

    Has the UK Modern Slavery Act introduced in 2015 been effective in eradicating modern slavery? IHRB’s Head of Migrant Workers Programme, Neill Wilkins, speaks to from Eleanor Lyons, the UK's Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner. They discuss the effectiveness of the legislation; the importance of corporate accountability in the fight to end modern slavery; and the need for more robust measures to ensure greater transparency in supply chains.

    29 min

  7. MAR 20

    How can European Chambers of Commerce support effective human rights due diligence?

    IHRB Senior Advisor, Vicky Bowman, speaks to Karina Ufert from the European Chamber of Commerce in Myanmar. Against the backdrop of the EU's proposed ‘omnibus package’ of sustainability directives, Karina shares how her organisation is helping companies with their human rights due diligence on the ground. Vicky also speaks to IHRB colleague Sarah Mostafa-Kamel to discuss similar work being done by IHRB’s Gulf Sustain initiative, which is supporting responsible business practices and promoting worker welfare across the Arab Gulf States.

    36 min

  8. MAR 4

    How can companies respect human rights while pursuing profits?

    The adoption of the UNGPs in 2011 was a seminal moment and acknowledgement of the influence of business on people’s rights. In the years that have passed since then, what have we learned about whether and how companies can respect human rights while pursuing profits? To help answer this question IHRB’s CEO, John Morrison, speaks to Mike Posner, a human rights lawyer, former Assistant Secretary of State under Hilary Clinton, and founder of the Center for Business and Human Rights at New York University.

    28 min
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In this ongoing series, activists, business executives, government officials, lawyers, academics, and other experts from around the world share topical and current stories of businesses impacting people in their everyday lives. Developed by the Institute for Human Rights and Business (IHRB), this series elevates the range of voices – governments, businesses, and civil society – in the discussion on how to make human rights part of everyday business.

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