More than 400 representatives from global, regional and domestic businesses, industry associations, Governments, international and regional bodies, trade unions, civil society, indigenous peoples and others will join the first Latin American and Caribbean regional forum on the impact of businesses on human rights...“Such a large regional gathering on business and human rights has no precedent...” said Pavel Sulyandziga, who currently heads the...UN Working Group of experts..."The UN Guiding Principles provide a solid platform to align business activities with human rights and sustainable development. Latin American culture has never questioned human rights. The region has a unique opportunity to become a champion on business and human rights, bolster its competitiveness in the global market, and respond to social needs,” [said Alexandra Guáqueta, the Spanish-speaking member of the UN Working Group.]...This first regional gathering will be an opportunity for all stakeholders to discuss challenges in the implementation of the UN Guiding Principles in particular sectors and operational environments, and in relation to specific rights and groups, such as indigenous peoples and Afro-descendants.