All Human rights articles – Page 4
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Russian invasion of Ukraine
Following the tragic events of the past week, the PRI joins people around the world in great compassion for the people of Ukraine.
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Recording
Putting the Principles into practice: Principle 1
Learn how the PRI can support signatories implement Principle 1: incorporating ESG issues into investment processes across asset classes. We present the tools and guidance PRI has developed to help - regardless of your investment objectives or strategies
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Webinar
Managing systemic issues through active ownership
All PRI signatories have a duty to be active owners, yet conceptions of and actual practice related to active ownership vary significantly, particularly in real assets, private equity and private debt.
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Thought leadership
Diversity, equity & inclusion: Key action areas for investors
Investors need to expand their focus beyond gender and diversity and address issues such as inclusion, equity and other characteristics to truly benefit from DEI
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Webinar
Getting started in responsible investment
This panel will explore steps signatories have taken to develop, implement and improve their approach to responsible investment. Covering practical responses to global challenges including the climate crisis and human rights, we hope that attendees will leave with some real actions they can implement in their own organisations.
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Discussion paper
The investor case for responsible political engagement
Investors working towards sustainability objectives must ensure that their portfolio companies are conducting political engagement in a responsible manner
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Discussion paper
Human rights in sovereign debt: the role of investors
Investors in sovereign debt have less leverage on human rights issues than investors in equities or corporates. But they are not powerless. In this report, we outline three steps sovereign investors can take when considering human rights issues in their investment decisions and we propose a range of responses.
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Podcast
Spotlight on human rights: Taking stock of what’s next for business and human rights
In this episode of the PRI’s human rights podcast series, the PRI’s Bettina Reinboth speaks to Surya Deva, Chair of the UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights and John Morrison, CEO of the Institute of Human Rights and Business, on the impact of the UNGPs during the last ...
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Webinar
PRI Digital Forum: Americas - Keynote address: human rights
Keynote address from John Ruggie, Berthold Beitz Research Professor in Human Rights and International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School
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Case study
VFMC: Tackling modern slavery through external manager engagement
Human rights case study
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Case study
LACERA: Integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the investment process
Human rights case study
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Case study
Dai-ichi Life: Our approach to human rights as a responsible investor
Human rights case study
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Webinar
Investor action on antimicrobial resistance: achievements & opportunities ahead
This session, which is part of World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, will provide a comprehensive update on the progress of the IAoAMR Initiative and recent efforts from the investor community to address AMR using a ‘One Health’ approach. The event will offer an opportunity to discuss the latest efforts to quantify ...
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Webinar
PRI Digital Forum : EMEA - Human rights: an investor framework
This session will discuss some of the common misconceptions around human rights within the investment community, and clarify investor responsibilities.
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Blog post
Putting Indigenous leadership at the heart of Canada’s just transition
Kelly Krauter, Senior Policy Analyst, Canada, PRI