Peer Learning Meeting on Business & Human Rights
Where and when: Friday, 25 October 2024 | Egmont Palace, Brussels
Scope
The Business & Human Rights landscape is constantly evolving, with governments, international organizations, and companies facing growing expectations to respect human rights and prevent harm. The United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) have led to significant progress in managing business-related human rights risks and impacts, but challenges remain in ensuring better protection and prevention of adverse human rights impacts.
Join us on Friday, 25th October 2024 for an insightful event where international experts, state representatives, civil society, and private sector leaders come together to discuss the evolving landscape of Business & Human Rights.
Program
MORNING SESSION (closed session open to invitees only) |
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| 09h00 – 09h30 | Registration |
| 09h30 – 09h35 | Opening address |
| 09h35 – 10h00 | Keynote address |
| 10h00 – 11h00 | Peer Learning Session I: State of Play NAPs |
| 11h00 – 11h20 | Coffee break |
| 11h20 – 12h30 | Peer Learning Session II: HRDD developments at EU level |
| 12h30 – 14h00 | Lunch break |
AFTERNOON SESSION (open to all stakeholders) |
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| 14h00 – 14h10 | Introduction with main take aways from morning session* |
| 14h15 – 15h15 | Session I: Advancing Women’s Rights at the Workplace |
| Session II: Responsible Mining | |
| 15h15 – 16h15 | Session III: Children’s Rights & Business |
| Session IV: EU Helpdesk for Implementation of CSDDD | |
| 16h15 – 16h25 | Recap of thematic breakout sessions |
| 16h25 – 16h30 | Concluding remarks |
| 16h30 | Reception |
This event continues the tradition of peer learning exercises organized by the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs since 2013. Don't miss this opportunity to share knowledge and prepare for the future.
Practical information
The conference will be held in English without translation.
Registration
Register for the afternoon session via this link