An Overview of National Action Plans on Business and Human Rights
Project B+HR Project Partner UNDP Türkiye, Government of Japan and TURKONFED Prepared by the Business and Human Rights Association within the scope of the B+HR Project, this report provides a comprehensive overview of National Action Plans (NAPs) developed by states to support concrete actions in the field of business and human rights. It presents an […]
Promoting Labour Rights in Key Industries: Utilizing ILO Tools and Addressing New Due Diligence Requirements
Project Promoting Labour Rights in Key Industries: Utilizing ILO Tools and Addressing New Due Diligence Requirements Project Partner International Labour Organization Status Completed In July 2024, a thematic workshop was convened by the International Labour Organization (ILO) to address labour rights, compliance, and the implications of new due diligence requirements for Türkiye’s export-oriented industries. As […]
Preliminary National Baseline Assessment
Project B+HR Project Partner UNDP Türkiye, Government of Japan, TURKONFED Status Ongoing Preliminary National Baseline Assessment, prepared as part of the B+HR project, functions as a baseline assessment to identify gaps in the implementation of the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) in Türkiye. The main headings and topics covered in […]
Business and Human Rights in Türkiye: A Review of the Current Issues
Project Business and Human Rights in Türkiye: A Review of the Current Issues Project Partner Etkiniz EU Programme Status Completed As a continuation of the ‘Business and Human Rights Perspectives in Turkey’ report series published in 2022 by Minerva with the support of Etkiniz, ‘Business and Human Rights inTürkiye: A Review of theCurrent Issues’ report […]
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
Project B+HR Project Partner UNDP Türkiye, Government of Japan, TURKONFED Status Ongoing 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 […]
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 […]