Making respect for human rights part of everyday business

The Institute for Human Rights and Business (IHRB) is the leading global think tank working to ensure corporate activity respects the rights of workers and communities.

For 15 years, we have been a trusted partner to businesses, governments, civil society and communities worldwide, together driving meaningful and systemic change.

Our Objectives

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 Strategy 2023 2025

IHRB provides independent human rights-based research and analysis that drives constructive engagement and collective action with business, government, and civil society across some of the most critical challenges of our age.

Mary Robinson

IHRB Founding Chair and Patron, former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and former President of Ireland

IHRB is an international non-profit, with 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.