The UN Human Rights Council...establish[ed] a Forum on Business and Human Rights under the guidance of the Working Group on the issue of human rights and...business...to: “discuss trends and challenges in the implementation of the Guiding Principles [on Business and Human Rights] and promote dialogue and cooperation on issues...including challenges faced in particular sectors, operational environments or in relation to specific rights or groups, as well as identifying good practices.” The Council also decided that the Forum “shall be open to the participation of States, United Nations...bodies..., intergovernmental organizations, regional organizations..., national human rights institutions..., ...business enterprises, business associations, labour unions, academics and experts..., representatives of indigenous peoples and non-governmental organizations in consultative status with the Economic and Social Council...[and] other non-governmental organizations whose aims and purposes are in conformity with...the [UN] Charter..., including affected individuals and groups...”