Neill Wilkins
Research Fellow, IHRB
Neill Wilkins is the former Head of the Migrant Workers Programme at the Institute for Human Rights and Business. During his time at IHRB he led the organisation’s efforts to improve business practices relating to migrant workers globally. Neill played a significant role in the development of the Dhaka Principles for Migration with Dignity, a global framework used across the world to understand and address the challenges faced by migrant workers, and those who recruit and employ them. He also led the development and promotion of the Employer Pays Principle (EPP) which has become the global best practice standard on recruitment of migrant workers.
Prior to joining IHRB Neill was part of the Campaigns Team at The Body Shop International helping to deliver programmes focussed on human rights, community trade and environmental best practice.
Neill has worked closely with businesses and trade associations in all sectors and locations and also engaged regularly with civil society organisations, trade unions, UN organisations and Governments. He has taken part in a number of UK Government consultations and regularly worked with the office of the UK Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner.
Neill is an experienced speaker and regular presenter at events ranging from small company briefings to addressing major conferences. He maintains a keen interest in all things related to migrant workers and the wider business and human rights arena.
