Supported by NCHR, this event marks a milestone in educational initiatives aimed at integrating these critical issues into academic discourse and practice.
Brought together 30 scholars from 14 universities across southern China
The Lecturers' Training on Business and Human Rights, jointly organized by the Institute of Human Rights at China University of Political Science and Law and the Human Rights and Rule of Law Research Center at Guangdong University of Technology, brought together 30 scholars from 14 universities across the southern and southwestern provinces for an intensive two-day seminar that ran from November 1 to November 2.
The training featured four distinguished speakers, including two experts from the industry sector with hands-on experience in the implementation and practice of business and human rights principles. The seminar's comprehensive agenda included four key themes: international human rights law, new trends and impacts of global business and human rights legislation, the development of the international agenda on business and human rights, and the practices and challenges within global supply chains.
Participants engaged in discussions about current issues and sharing insights on the nuanced intersection of business operations and human rights responsibilities. The seminar facilitated valuable exchanges between academia and practitioners, significantly enriching the participants’ understanding of this relatively new concept for many academics in the region. The enthusiasm and engagement of the attendees underscored the seminar's success in spotlighting business and human rights as a crucial area of study and practice.