Research Report on Responsible Public Procurement in Türkiye in Post-Disaster Context
This comprehensive study, prepared as part of the B+HR project, delves into the examination of public procurement rules and practices in Türkiye, focusing on whether these regulations encourage responsible business conduct that respects social and environmental considerations. The primary objective of this study is to identify existing gaps and conduct a needs analysis, with the […]
Empowering Recovery and Responsible Business Practices in Post-Disaster Landscapes
The B+HR Academy initiative under the B+HR Project, aims to deepen companies’ understanding of the human rights impacts of their activities and to help establish appropriate human rights due diligence (HRDD) processes. The second series of training modules addresses the potential impact of the private sector on human rights in the post-disaster context and its […]
Empowering Women for Gender Equality and Socioeconomic Inclusion in Adıyaman
Implemented between March 2024 and January 2025 by the Business and Human Rights Association (BHRTR) with the support of the Consulate General of Sweden in Istanbul, this project focused on promoting gender equality and inclusive workplace practices in the ready-to-wear sector in the earthquake-affected region of Türkiye, with a particular emphasis on the Adıyaman Organized […]
Rapid Needs and Risk Assessment Project in Türkiye’s Apricot Supply Chain
The devastating earthquakes of February 2023 profoundly affected agricultural production in southeastern Türkiye, including Malatya, one of the country’s most important apricot-producing regions. Seasonal migrant workers (SMWs), who form the backbone of the harvest, faced heightened risks as their already precarious living and working conditions deteriorated further in the aftermath of the disaster. In response […]
Rapid Needs Assessment in the Aftermath of the Earthquakes
As a component of the project on human rights compliance in agricultural supply chains, the Rapid Needs Assessment (RNA) study was carried out to identify urgent needs to improve the living and working conditions of seasonal migrant workers in the aftermath of the 6 February 2023 earthquakes that affected Türkiye and to identify context-specific human […]