Background
In June 2011, the UN Human Rights Council established a "working group on the issue of human rights and transnational corporations and other business enterprises", commonly referred to as the Working Group on business and human rights, "consisting of five independent experts...for a period of three years". The Working Group's mandate was renewed in 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023.
Current members
- Ms. Elżbieta Karska
- Ms. Fernanda Hopenhaym (Vice-Chairperson as of 1 January 2024)
- Ms. Pichamon Yeophantong
- Mr. Damilola Olawuyi
- Mr. Robert McCorquodale (Chairperson as of 1 January 2024)
Mandate
The Working Group has a mandate to promote, disseminate and support the implementation of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
The Working Group also guides and chairs the annual UN Forum on Business and Human Rights.
Featured Content
Find out more about the UN Working Group's work.
Official website of the UN Working Group
Find the latest information and reports on the activities, sessions, country visits and communications of the UN Working Group
2024 UN Forum on Business & Human Rights
Find information on the 13th UN Forum on Business & Human Rights
Making a submission to the UN Working Group
Find information on how to submit information to the Working Group
Further Reading
The UN Guiding Principles
Find out more about the UN Guiding Principles on Business & Human Rights
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