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In a globalized economy, business is conducted in jurisdictions where protection of human rights is compromised. This comprehensive guide is an introduction to key topics for those who counsel businesses on how they can effectively fulfill responsibilities to their stakeholders and society on how human rights should be respected in day-to-day operational activities and in transactional situations.
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Business and Human Rights provides practical guidance to help lawyers and other professionals determine the necessary steps taken to effectively counsel their clients and businesses on the content and execution of human rights diligence in daily business operations. The book follows the flow of the U.N.���s Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights: Implementing the United Nations ���Protect, Respect, and Remedy��� Framework. Each element in the due diligence process is discussed, including developing human rights policies and commitments, impact assessment, integration, measurement and tracking, and communications and reporting.
This valuable resource will help lawyers assist clients that are no longer simply asking about ���what is legal,��� but instead are seeking wise counseling on ���what is right.��� In a comprehensive approach that covers all areas of potential client issues, this guide discusses:
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