HRIC – Human Rights International Corner is an association born from the encounter of people with diverse backgrounds and a shared goal: promoting respect for human rights by States and both public and private companies.
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Since 2016, we have been working on Business & Human Rights, with a specific focus on implementing the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, through:
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research and publications,
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training and workshops,
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advocacy and participation in regulatory processes.
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We actively contribute to the European debate on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and other legislative initiatives related to business and human rights, social justice, and environmental justice.
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Since 2016, we have co-organized the BHR Summer School, the first programme in Italy entirely dedicated to business and human rights, featuring national and international experts.
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Our international network includes professionals, activists, researchers, and volunteers committed to:
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environmental and climate justice,
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non-discrimination,
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corporate social responsibility,
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protection of migrants,
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access to justice.
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We also support strategic litigation, assisting victims of corporate human rights abuses before both judicial and non-judicial bodies, such as the OECD National Contact Points (NCPs).
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Since 2018, we are formally recognized as a social promotion association and Third Sector organization, strengthening our role as a credible and proactive interlocutor for institutions.
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In recent years, we have expanded our commitment:
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We co-led the Women7 process during the Italian G7 Presidency and actively participate in major multilateral spaces such as the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) and the UN Climate Conferences (COP);
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We support the Impresa2030 campaign advocating for binding rules on human rights and the environment;
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We are part of the #InDifesaDi network, standing alongside activists and Indigenous communities resisting destructive economic models.
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HRIC is, above all, a community—a space for dialogue, growth, and collaboration.
We work in training, research, advocacy, and international cooperation, but most importantly, we build relationships, networks, and opportunities for change.
We believe that human rights are not a privilege, but a shared responsibility.