All Human rights articles – Page 4
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WebinarUsing investor stewardship to tackle human rights and social issues
This session will explore how investors can collectively contribute to advancing the human rights agenda through their stewardship activities.
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PodcastSpotlight on human rights: impact of mass incarceration on equity and labour rights
This episode explores the impact of mass incarceration on people and also on their families and communities. It also looks at the involvement of investors and businesses in the prison system, particularly around contracted prison labour in companies’ supply chains and the actions they can take to mitigate negative social ...
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WebinarHow investors can strengthen health equity: lessons learned from the pandemic
This session will cover lessons learned from the pandemic and the solutions investors need to work towards to ensure universal access to health.
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PRI Web PageRussian invasion of Ukraine
Following the tragic events of the past week, the PRI joins people around the world in great compassion for the people of Ukraine.
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RecordingPutting the Principles into practice: Principle 1
Learn how the PRI can support signatories implement Principle 1: incorporating ESG issues into investment processes across asset classes. We present the tools and guidance PRI has developed to help - regardless of your investment objectives or strategies
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WebinarManaging systemic issues through active ownership
All PRI signatories have a duty to be active owners, yet conceptions of and actual practice related to active ownership vary significantly, particularly in real assets, private equity and private debt.
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Thought leadershipDiversity, equity & inclusion: Key action areas for investors
Investors need to expand their focus beyond gender and diversity and address issues such as inclusion, equity and other characteristics to truly benefit from DEI
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WebinarGetting started in responsible investment
This panel will explore steps signatories have taken to develop, implement and improve their approach to responsible investment. Covering practical responses to global challenges including the climate crisis and human rights, we hope that attendees will leave with some real actions they can implement in their own organisations.
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Discussion paperThe investor case for responsible political engagement
Investors working towards sustainability objectives must ensure that their portfolio companies are conducting political engagement in a responsible manner
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Discussion paperHuman rights in sovereign debt: the role of investors
Investors in sovereign debt have less leverage on human rights issues than investors in equities or corporates. But they are not powerless. In this report, we outline three steps sovereign investors can take when considering human rights issues in their investment decisions and we propose a range of responses.
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PodcastSpotlight on human rights: Taking stock of what’s next for business and human rights
In this episode of the PRI’s human rights podcast series, the PRI’s Bettina Reinboth speaks to Surya Deva, Chair of the UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights and John Morrison, CEO of the Institute of Human Rights and Business, on the impact of the UNGPs during the last ...
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WebinarPRI Digital Forum: Americas - Keynote address: human rights
Keynote address from John Ruggie, Berthold Beitz Research Professor in Human Rights and International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School
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Case studyVFMC: Tackling modern slavery through external manager engagement
Human rights case study
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Case studyLACERA: Integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the investment process
Human rights case study
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Case studyDai-ichi Life: Our approach to human rights as a responsible investor
Human rights case study
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