Translation of Key Resources in the Field of Business and Human Rights
The project “Strengthening Civil Society Actors’ Awareness and Capacity on Business and Human Rights”, carried out by BHRTR, aimed to raise awareness of mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence (HREDD) regulations, particularly the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (Lieferkettensorgfaltspflichtengesetz – LkSG) and the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). Within the scope […]
Context Assessment on Responsible Business Practices in Japanese Supply Chains – Türkiye
This context assessment, undertaken as part of the B+HR Project, assesses the overall state of business and human rights in Türkiye and serves as a key resource for Japanese companies operating in Türkiye. The analysis focuses on existing Turkish and international legislation that compels businesses to comply with human rights standards. The assessment not only […]
Civil Liability for Human Rights Violations A Handbook for Practitioners: Turkey
Civil liability for human rights violations refers to the legal accountability of individuals, organizations, or states for their actions or omissions that infringe upon fundamental human rights. Turkey, as a nation with a complex history and a diverse society, has been subject to scrutiny regarding its human rights record. The country has faced numerous allegations […]
Project on Supporting the Development of a Labour Inspection Model Aligned with Children’s Rights and the Children’s Rights and Business Principles in Türkiye
Türkiye, with its strong production capacity, skilled workforce, and close economic ties with the European Union, occupies a central position in many global supply chains. However, structural challenges such as child labour, informal employment, and precarious working conditions continue to persist, particularly in labour-intensive sectors such as agriculture, ready-made garments, textiles, and automotive. The impacts […]
B+HR Academy – Online HRDD Training Modules
The B+HR Academy initiative under the B+HR Project, supported by the Government of Japan and the United Nations Development Programme, aims to deepen companies’ understanding of the human rights impacts of their activities and to help establish appropriate human rights due diligence (HRDD) processes. B+HR Academy trainings, the content of which is prepared by Minerva […]
Elevating Human Rights Standards in Agricultural Supply Chains: Comprehensive Training Initiatives
Within the scope of the project aimed at ensuring human rights compliance in agricultural supply chains, Minerva is actively engaged in addressing sector-specific human rights risks and works closely with various stakeholders in agricultural supply chains, including global brands and their suppliers operating in Türkiye, as well as farmers and labour intermediaries. Minerva’s multifaceted approach […]
UN Global Compact Business and Human Rights Accelerator Programme
In the realm of promoting human rights within the corporate sphere, Minerva takes an active role in the “Business and Human Rights Accelerator Programme” a significant initiative managed by the UN Global Compact that aims to promote respect for human rights in the business, includes various activities to improve the business world’s approach to human […]
Introducing and Implementing Human Rights Due Diligence in Companies: Educational Training Workshops on Business and Human Rights
“Introducing and Implementing Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) in Companies” training workshops, conducted as part of the project “Promoting Responsible Business Conduct with a particular focus on promoting HRDD in global supply chains and leveraging the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights for a just recovery” (B+HR Project) supported by the Government of […]
Strengthening Supply Chains in Türkiye
Türkiye’s textile and ready-to-wear sector stands as one of the key drivers of the national economy, playing a strategic role in both employment and exports. However, long-standing structural challenges—including intensive working hours, occupational health and safety risks, gender inequality, and barriers preventing the full and effective participation of persons with disabilities in the workforce—continue to […]
Report on the Impact of the German Act on Corporate Due Diligence Obligations on Türkiye
This comprehensive study, supported by the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Association Türkiye Representation, serves a pivotal role in encouraging future research initiatives in this field and aims to anticipate the potential effects of the German Act on Corporate Due Diligence Obligations in Supply Chains (Lieferkettensorgfaltspflichtengesetz, LkSG), which came into force in Germany in January 2023, within the Turkish […]