The ILO's International Labour Standards are a critical component of corporate social responsibility and human rights due diligence (HRDD). To respect workers' rights in their operations and supply chains, it is essential that companies have a solid understanding of these rights. This course provides participants with the expertise, tools and knowledge they need to improve their skills in the field of labour-related human rights and core elements of effective HRDD.

Target audience:

• Corporate social responsibility and sustainability professionals in the public and private sectors;
• Government officials, particularly those working in the field of public procurement, human rights, trade and commerce;
• Employers' organizations and trade unions

Objectives:
Participants deepen their knowledge of the key topics with the guidance of international development experts.

• Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, including the fundamental right to a safe and healthy working environment
• Conditions of work, including working hours and wages
• A comparative overview of leading international frameworks such as the ILO MNE Declaration, the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, and the UN Global Compact
• Best practices in human rights due diligence by companies from different geographical, sectoral, and operational contexts..

Participants advise and lead businesses and institutions toward integrated labour rightsrelated due diligence frameworks. 

• Analyse international corporate social responsibility instruments and frameworks through the lens of the International Labour Standards
• Optimize your organizational or company level HRDD processes to promote and respect workers rights in your own operations and supply chains
• Access ILO database, tools and resources

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