Improving accountability and access to remedy for victims of business-related human rights abuse through non-State-based grievance mechanisms

The present report sets out recommended action to improve accountability and access to remedy for victims of business-related human rights abuses through non-Statebased grievance mechanisms. It has been compiled as part of the Accountability and Remedy Project of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, pursuant to the request of the Human Rights Council in its resolution 38/13. It follows reports prepared for the project’s first phase, on judicial mechanisms, and its second phase, on State-based nonjudicial mechanisms

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Tackling Sexual Harassment in Low-Paid and Insecure Work

Guidance

The purpose of this position paper is to inform the development of an effective labour market enforcement strategy for tackling sexual harassment in the context of low-paid and insecure work. It seeks to nuance the discussion around se...Read More

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The Fundamental Rights of Irregular Migrant Workers in the EU: Understanding and Reducing Protection Gaps

Guidance

This study, commissioned by the European Parliament’s Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs at the request of the LIBE Committee, aims to inform policy debates about how to protect more effectively the fundamental rig...Read More

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The COVID-19 Pandemic and Workers in Cambodia: A Survey of Suspended Workers in Four Sectors: Garment Manufacturing, Footwear and Travel Foods, Hotels and Guesthouses, and Other Tourism Services

COVID-19 resourcesGuidance

In Cambodia, the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in widespread job suspensions and losses, and substantial reductions of income for workers and their families. By June 2020, as many as 234 factories in the manufacturing sectors (garment, footwear and...Read More

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Tackling modern slavery: A guide for landlords

Guidance

The Home Office estimates that there are around 13,000 victims of modern slavery in the UK. There could be many more. Many will be living in private rented accommodation. This guide has been designed to help landlords:• reduce the risk of modern s...Read More

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