Human right assessment discussion in July

IBLF, IFC and the UN Global Compact are hosting their second online discussion on human rights impact assessments in early July.

There are a limited number of places remaining, for interested companies and organisations working in the field.
The topic for discussion will be: The costs and benefits of doing a human rights impact assessment. The political, economic, financial and social costs and benefits will all be considered. Both Elizabeth Wild, Social Performance Adviser of BP plc, and Christine Bader, Advisor to the UN Secretary-General's Special Representative for Business and Human Rights will lead the discussion as joint guest contributors.

The online discussion is part of a wider road-testing process of the Guide to Human Rights Impact Assessment and Management, produced by IBLF, IFC and the UN Global Compact. It follows an online discussion held in April: Why should companies undertake a specific HRIA?

This online discussion will be open for one week from Monday 6th July 2009, 10am BST to Friday 10th July 2009, 5pm BST. All participants are encouraged to post comments and questions throughout the week.

If you are interested in participating in this online discussion, please contact Désirée Abrahams, Programme Manager on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or +44 (0)20 7467 3608 for details.

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