Human Rights Due Diligence
/ˈhjuːmən raɪts ˈduː dɪlɪdʒəns/
Definitions
- (n.) A process by which organizations identify, prevent, mitigate, and account for how they address their impacts on human rights.
Companies are increasingly required to conduct human rights due diligence to comply with international standards.
Forms
- human rights due diligence
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Commentary
Human rights due diligence is typically framed in the context of corporate responsibility and international frameworks, emphasizing continuous assessment rather than a one-time review.
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