

Webinar Series on
Child Labour Due Diligence
The Federal Council promotes responsible business conduct within the frame of the National Action Plan (NAP) for Business and Human Rights and expects from Swiss companiess to respect human rights and to show efforts in ending all forms of child exploitation in supply chains.
The new child labour due diligence regulation needs to be applied for the first time in 2023. It requires Swiss companies to evaluate if their goods and services might be linked to child labour. If a risk is identified, companies need to trace back their supply chain, identify and manage adverse impacts and report annually about the measures taken.
Join our webinar series to learn how to address the new child labour obligation and how to establish a solid child labour due diligence process within your company.
What you can expect:
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Four webinars introducing the concept of child labour and the necessary steps to set up a due diligence system
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Topics will include the ILO/IOE child labour guidance tool for business, together with the corresponding UN Guiding Principles on Business & Human Rights.
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Insightful experts and speakers from the civil society, consultancy, academia and private sector
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Many practical examples, criteria for success, good practices and exchange opportunities with enough time for questions and discussions
Join Our Webinar Series

Introduction to Child Labour
Understanding child labour risks and impacts in companies value chains
May 11, 2023 | 13:30
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Child Labour Due Diligence (I)
Develop a policy commitment & identify child labour risks & impacts
May 25, 2023 | 13:30
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Child Labour Due Diligence (II)
Take action to cease, prevent or mitigate child labour risks and impacts
June 1, 2023 | 13:30
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Child Labour Due Diligence (III)
Establish effective grievance mechanisms, remediate impacts and communicate
June 22, 2023 | 13:30
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The webinar series is organized in cooperation with the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) and the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO). It is part of measure 3 “Promotion of UN Guiding Principles” of the Swiss National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights 2020-2023. For more information, please refer to: www.nap-bhr.admin.ch/napbhr/en/home.html