In this episode, Cetinkaya team member Atakan Gungordu discusses Business & Human Rights highlighting current international and Turkish considerations with Head of Communications, Kevin Byrne. 

Speaker : Atakan Gungordu

In this episode we discuss:

  • What are the international legal trends to hold businesses accountable for their human rights impact
  • What are the obligations of businesses in relation to human rights law
  • Why should businesses comply with international human rights standards
  • Why should businesses be aware of their human rights risks
  • What are the UN Guiding Principles
  • What is the significance of the UN Guiding Principles
  • What are the implications of UN Guiding Principles on businesses operating in Turkey
  • What is human rights due diligence
  • How can businesses provide remedies for their adverse human rights impact
  • What are the costs of not complying with human rights for businesses
  • What are the benefits of voluntary compliance with human rights standards for businesses

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