Making respect for human rights part of everyday business

Humanity faces multiple crises undermining efforts to advance the realisation of human rights, such as deepening and entrenched inequality, environmental disaster, and multilateral breakdown. These crises are profoundly impacted by the actions of business.

IHRB is committed to playing a constructive role in addressing these interconnected challenges by working with partners to shape a world in which the human rights of all people, and the natural systems they depend on, are respected, protected, and fulfilled. We produce in-depth research, facilitate expert dialogues, and provide practical advice for governments and companies to drive collective action.

As an international non-profit, our work depends on funding from a range of organisations including governments, private foundations, international organisations, and businesses. Our funding from businesses has no conditions or restrictions attached in order to preserve IHRB’s independence. Please contact us if you would like to support our mission.

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Shaping policy 

Our research, analysis and recommendations are reflected in local, regional and international policies and legal systems.

Advancing practice 

We advocate for rights-based approaches in the actions of businesses and governments while working to continuously strengthen them.

Strengthening accountability

Our engagement with businesses and governments leads to greater responsibility for – and action to address – known human rights harms.

IHRB has registered charitable entities in the United Kingdom, Denmark, and the United States of America. We hold United Nations ECOSOC consultative status, UNFCCC observer status, and diplomatic and strategic partnerships with specific governments, and intergovernmental organisations.