Introduction to Business and Human Rights

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  • Instructors: Allen & Overy 
  • Podcasts: 1 Hour
  • Quiz/Assessment: 1 Hour
  • Self-paced e-learning  
  • Reading/Study: ~3 Hours
  • Time: 3 - 7 Hours  
MODULE 1 Overview

Gain in-depth understanding of international, regional, and national frameworks on business and human rights. The legal experts through podcasts and reading materials will share knowledge on international framework under the UNGPs (protect, respect, remedy framework), African regional frameworks, national action plans as tools for domesticating UNGPs and opportunities for lawyers on BHR as an areas of practice. 

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Module 1 of 4 : Introduction to Responsible Business Frameworks

This Module is developed and delivered by legal experts  from Johannesburg and London Offices of global leading law firm Allen & Overy LLP with technical support of Advocates for International Development (A4ID)  and the Danish Institute for Human Rights (DIHR) with the financial support of Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA).  

Why take this module?

  • Lectures from legal experts  
  • Access reference materials
  • Case study discussions
  • Practical takeaways 
  • Join a community of practice 

Upskill on emerging practice 

Whether working in a law firm, corporation, government agency or civil society, this course will provide you access to lectures by global leading legal experts, compendium of relevant reference materials and opportunity to join the community of practice for continuous peer to peer learning to understand international, regional and national frameworks relevant in advising businesses, investors, regulators, communities and other stakeholders on compliance with reponsible business standards towards ensuring  that  businesses do not cause adverse impact on human rights of people, communities and environment and ensuring that . 

Understand emerging trends

Module 1 highlights international, regional and national frameworks, emerging global trends and jurisprudence on business and human rights, sustainability and ESG. It further highlights the emerging opportunities for lawyers in Africa by providing knowledge on the implication of global compliance frameworks to businesses in Africa as part of global supply chain, how the UNGPs are domesticated through the Kenya National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights and the emerging trends on responsible business in Africa. This is aimed at  futureproofing Kenyan legal professional on implication of global trends on Business and Human Rights, sustainability and ESG. 

Meet the instructors

Allen & Overy LLP

Gillian Niven
Counsel | South Africa
 
Godwin Tan
Associate | London
 
Katrina Limond
Senior Associate | London
 
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Continue your learning with Module Two

Continue building your skills to advise on Responsible Business Practices in East Africa with Module Two on Human Rights Due Diligence. 
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