IHRIB. Bringing humanity to business.

IHRIB is dedicated to improving the human rights of individuals and communities worldwide who are impacted by business and economic development. IHRIB strives to identify and reinforce the positive contributions that the private sector can make towards fostering human and environmental well-being, while finding means to mitigate the more detrimental effects of economic activities on human rights protections. IHRIB advances human rights in businesses through applied and policy relevant research on key human rights and business issues, and support of practical initiatives focused on actively channeling business activities to positively impact on human rights and the environment. IHRIB works in a collaborative fashion with businesses and their stakeholders, providing a neutral convening space to identify common ground on means to improve governance and foster rights-respecting corporate cultures. Housed within an institution of higher learning, IHRIB offers educational programs for students entering the field of human rights, professionals seeking skills development, and the general public to raise awareness on current topics and pressing issues at the nexus of human rights and business.
  • The Initiative for Human Rights in Business at the Center for Human Rights & Humanitarian Law

  • THE FINANCIAL HUMANITY PROJECT

    The Initiative for Human Rights in Business at the Center for Human Rights & Humanitarian Law
  • THE ASSURE PROJECT

    The Initiative for Human Rights in Business at the Center for Human Rights & Humanitarian Law
The IHRIB Mission
Our mission is to promote human rights and justice for people affected by business and economic activity around the world.

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