The3rdResearch

The3rdResearch presents a new discipline that studies the the respect for human rights in business activities.

Through case studies, articles, and reports, The3rdResearch presents a 'business case' that fits in the human rights discourse.

Exploring the link between business and human rights means to stop business as usual. Undoubtedly, the 2030 Agenda shapes this international commitment. However, the historical struggle to make corporations accountable for human rights violations still not resolved.

Let´s continue together in this challenging path...

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Trust Conference: Key notes from the panel ‘The role of Business in eradicating Forced Labour’

It is taking place in London one of the most emblematic events of the year to tackle Modern Slavery: the Trust conference, an initiative by Thomas Reuters Foundation. Yesterday 15th was the day dedicated to human trafficking and slavery. Today,16th is dedicated to empowering women. You can follow the conference through live video here. The two-day conference works as a common space where global corporations, lawyers, government representatives, and people addressing in any wa

The struggle to introduce human rights respect into business’ strategies: a historical perspective

Between October 23rd and October 27th, it took place in Geneva, Switzerland, the third session of the ‘Open-ended intergovernmental working group on transnational corporations and other business enterprises with respect to human rights’. On the occasion of being held such event, this report addresses the historical struggle to establish the respect for human rights within the global business’ strategy. Early attempts to provide multinational companies with responsibilities fo