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Swiss NAP: Promotion of the UN Guiding Principles on Business & Human Rights

The Federal Council expects companies based and/or operating in Switzerland to respect human rights in all their activities, wherever they operate. For this purpose the Swiss National Action Plan for Business and Human Rights (NAP) has been elaborated. The NAP articulates priorities and actions to implement the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) 

The UNGPs have become the internationally recognized framework providing a blueprint for concrete steps businesses should take to respect human rights (human rights due diligence). The 31 Guiding Principles are based on three pillars: The State duty to protect, corporate responsibility to respect and access to remedy. 

 

As part of our collaboration with the Swiss Federal Administration and focusright in promoting the UNGPs, this page offers an overview on events and key resources commanded by the Federal Council to raise awareness of companies and help them to implement human rights due diligence.

Upcoming Events

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HRDD Peer Learning & Networking Group
 

23 March 2023 | Hybrid

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SWISSCOFEL Webinar: Menschenrechtliche Sorgfaltsprüfung 

09 March 2023 | Webinar

Slides & Recordings from Past Events

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Introduction to Human Rights Due Diligence 
in German, French, English and Italian

 

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Human Rights Due Diligence in conflict-affected areas with focus on the current situation in Russia and Ukraine

Publications

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What does effective
human rights risk
management look like?
5 insights from practice

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Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
 

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Practical Guide on Human Rights Due Diligence
Available in German, French, Italian & English
 

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