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.

Flagship Work

Developing evidence

Our research is spotlighting best practice to achieve just and fair green transitions in cities worldwide.

Driving dialogue

Our annual Global Forum brings together business and civil society to advance the responsible recruitment of migrant workers.

Prioritising emerging issues

Our work focuses on the most important and pressing human rights issues facing business.

Influencing laws and policies

Our foundational Dhaka Principles to protect migrant workers have been adopted by companies worldwide.

Training future leaders

Our learning programmes deliver trusted and comprehensive education on human rights and business.

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Communicating trends

Our Top 10 Business and Human rights Issues presents an annual forecast of priority opportunities and challenges.

Initiatives

Human rights organisations and initiatives established by IHRB.

Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business

A trusted, impartial forum for responsible business in Myanmar.

Centre for Sport and Human Rights

A human rights organisation for the world of sport.

CREER

A regional hub for responsible business in Colombia and South America.

Making respect for human rights part of everyday business

Our Objectives

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