Learning to fish, Dr. Çiğdem Çımrın’s and BHRTR’s Story
Wars in neighbouring countries and the devastating impact of the earthquake have made things worse in Turkey, especially for the most vulnerable. Waves of refugees bring seasonal workers who often work in substandard conditions. This is where the non-governmental-organisation BHRTR comes in, which was founded by two strong women, Dr. Cigdem Cimrin and Dr. Pinar […]
Dr. Pınar Kara’s Book on Tort Liability in Multinational Groups is Published
BHRTR’s Co-Founder and Vice Chairperson’s book titled “Tort Liability in Multinational Groups – A Comparative Analysis with Particular Focus on Turkey” is published! Legal Grounds for Civil Liability Based on Dr. Kara’s PhD thesis, the book sheds light on legal grounds for civil liability of multinational corporations in regards to human rights violations occurring throughout […]
BHRTR Attended the “Shaping the Future of Turkey – EU Relations Together Program” by the European Parliament in collaboration with FNF and ENC
BHRTR’s co-founder and chairperson Dr. Çiğdem Çımrın attended “Shaping the Future of Turkey – EU Relations Together” three day program in Brussels, Belgium planned by the European Parliament in collaboration with Friedrich Naumann Foundation and European Neighborhood Council; where issues relating got voice of women, civil society, the impact of devastating earthquakes, upcoming elections and […]
European Union Regulation on Deforestation-free Products
On 5 December 2022, Members of the European Parliament reached an agreement with European Union (EU) governments on a new EU regulation to ban the import and sale of products causing deforestation or degradation of forests. The new legislation will have direct impact on fighting climate change and preserving biodiversity. See our infographic for further […]
Corporate Responsibility to Respect Human Rights in Times of Crisis: Earthquakes in Türkiye
Armed conflicts, global pandemics and crisis resulting from natural disasters, such as earthquakes, floods, wild-fires – all these cases cause serious damage to various human rights, including the right to life, right to live in a healthy environment, right to security; while also having negative impacts on business and labour market, paving the way for […]
Our Report Assessing the German Act on Due Diligence Obligations in Supply Chains has been Published
Our report, assessing the effects of the “the German Act on Due Diligence Obligations in Supply Chains” on Türkiye, has been published! This Act came into force in Germany in January 2023. The report, co-authored by Atty. Dr. Çiğdem Çımrın, Atty. Dr. Pınar Kara and Atty. Fatmanur Caygın (LL.M) on behalf of Business and Human […]
BHRTR Attended the 93rd Pre-sessional Working Group of the United Nations Committee Session
The 93rd Pre-sessional Working Group of the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child (the Working Group), convened in Geneva on 30 September 2022 to examine and evaluate the reports submitted by the States party to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. BHRTR’s co-founder and vice chairperson Dr. Pınar […]
National Guidelines on Working Life Has Been Published
Human Rights Action Plan of Türkiye, consisting of 9 aims, 50 goals, and 393 actions, was published on 2 March 2021 by the Ministry of Justice. Within the scope of the 9.3.b objective of the Action Plan, it was stated that taking into consideration the UNGPs, a national set of guiding principles with regard to […]
Civil Liability for Human Rights Violations Handbooks are Published
Civil Liability for Human Rights Violations Handbooks are published by the University of Oxford Law Faculty. We are delighted to share that Turkey Chapter is written by Atty. Dr. Çiğdem Çımrın, Atty. Dr. Pınar Kara and Atty. Özge Nur Kara on behalf of Business and Human Rights Association. CLICK TO DOWNLOAD THE COMPLETE HANDBOOK
Justice is Everybody’s Business
People and the planet have paid the price of crooked corporations for too long. With rules to hold businesses accountable, the products we need will no longer be tainted by suffering and destruction. In early 2022, the EU proposed a law to turn corporate accountability into a reality. But this is just the first step […]