Welcome to the latest edition of the IHRB newsletter, featuring new analysis and thinking on issues affecting human rights in business.
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Seafarer rights amid Red Sea attacks
Attacks on commerical ships in the Red Sea are forcing shipping companies to respond, with implications for the rights of crews onboard. The shipping industry must prioritise the needs of seafarers caught in the cross-fire, writes Steven Jones, CEO of the Sustainable Shipping Initiative.
Left to Right: Leslie Johnston, CEO, Laudes Foundation; Sharan Burrow, Former Secretary General ITUC; Rachel Kyte, Co-Chair, VCMI; Mafalda Duarte, Executive Director, Green Climate Fund
Reaching net-zero in ways that are fair for those most affected by climate action requires just transitions, but how can they be financed at the speed required? IHRB’s CEO, John Morrison, reflects on the discussion at our panel event in Davos, which explored how to step up finance for just transitions.
The risks of sending migrant workers to conflict zones
Sending migrant workers to conflict zones comes with inherent risks. IHRB’s Rakesh Ranjan and Salil Tripathi examine concerns with plans to send Indian migrant workers to Israel, and share standards that governments should follow to protect workers.
How can tech companies tackle misinformation and disinformation in this record election year?
In the latest episode of our Voices podcast, IHRB’s Salil Tripathi discusses the challenge of misinformation and disinformation online with guests Priyanka Motaparthy (Columbia Law School), and Iain Levine (Meta).
The Top 10 Business and Human Rights Issues for 2024 and beyond
IHRB’s annual forecast of top business and human rights issues for 2024 look further into the future than previous editions, examining the ‘new frontiers’ where business action on human rights will be critical in the decades to come.
Read the latest annual review of the challenges facing seafarers, the shipping industry’s response, and recommendations for 2024. Read more
DEI backlash
The growing backlash to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies in the United States needs companies to stand firm, writes Salil Tripathi. Read more
