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Danish Institute for Human Rights 14/09/2015

Danish Institute for Human Rights 14/09/2015 The Human Rights & Business Project IFU DIDIHR The Danish Institute For Human Rights The Confederation of Danish Industries The Danish Industrialization Fund for Developing Countries

Danish Institute for Human Rights 14/09/2015 Universal Declaration of Human Rights International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Racial Discrimination Convention on the Rights of the Child Academic Institutions Businesses Religious groups NGOs

Danish Institute for Human Rights 14/09/2015 THE DUTIES OF BUSINESS RESPECTPROTECT PROMOTEFULFILL

Danish Institute for Human Rights 14/09/2015 HRCA: 20 Human Rights are covered Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) Civil and Political Rights Right to life (UDHR Article 3) Right to liberty and security of person (UDHR Article 3) Freedom from forced labour/ servitude (UDHR Article 4) Freedom from torture, cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment (UDHR Article 5) Right to a fair trial and to recognition as a person before the law (UDHR Articles 6, 7, 10, 11) Right to privacy (UDHR Article 12) Freedom of movement (UDHR Article 13) Freedom of opinion, expression, thought, conscience and religion (UDHR Articles 18, 19) Right to take part in government (UDHR Article 21) Right to peaceful assembly and freedom of association (UDHR Articles 20, 23(4)) Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Right to family life (UDHR Article 16) Right to own property (UDHR Article 17) Right to work and to just and favourable conditions at work (UDHR Articles 23, 24, 25) Right to an adequate standard of living (UDHR Articles 22, 25) Right to adequate health (UDHR Article 25) Right to adequate housing (UDHR Article 25) Right to adequate food (UDHR Article 25) Right to education (UDHR Article 26) Right to participate in cultural life (UDHR Article 27) Right to intellectual property (UDHR Article 27(2)) Each right is dealt with in 5 categories A.The right under international law B.The duties of business arising from the right C.Suggestions for promoting and strengthening the right D.Legal and cultural barriers to the right E.Where to go for more information

Danish Institute for Human Rights 14/09/2015 Country HR indicators Civil and Political Rights Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Gender Commitment Rating from 1 to 8 for each area

Danish Institute for Human Rights 14/09/ Employment Practices A. Diversity and Discrimination B. Remuneration C. Working Practices D. Health and Safety E. Recruitment 2.Operational Practices (relates to surrounding community) A. Health, Safety and Security B. Government Relations C. Community Relations D. Environment 3.Land Usage A. Purchase/rental B. Land Management C. Decommissioning 4. Products/Marketing Practices A. Product Health and Safety B. Product Advertisements 5. Research and Development A. Product Developing B. Product Testing 6. Utilities and Service A. Housing B. Water

Danish Institute for Human Rights 14/09/2015 HRCA Checklist HRCA Checklist Operation type: employment practices, land purchases/usage, operational practices, public utilities/services QuestionsHuman Right Yes (green- light) No (red- light) Further attention required (yellow- light) Company prioritization Notes Before the purchase/use of land, does the company take measures to ensure that the area has no sacred value for the population living there? description References indicators Freedom of religion Noticed group gathering around Xia stone. Is it a sacred, or habitual gathering? Before the purchase/use of land, does the company take measures to ensure that an indigenous group does not have prior claim to the property? Descriptions References indicators Right to own property Create worksheet

Danish Institute for Human Rights 14/09/2015 HRIA Worksheet Operation type: employment practices Date: 04/03/04 Operation location: Sudan HRIA made by: John Doe QuestionsCompany priority NotesFollow-up Red Light Is adequate training given to ensure that employees carry out all work-related tasks safely? Right: Right to health 1Description of potential non- compliance: Suggested course of action: Yellow Light Does the company ensure that only authorized personnel have access to employees’ records? Right: Right to privacy 2Description of potential non- compliance: Suggested course of action: Green Light Does the company have clear guidelines preventing the use of its name or logo by employees running for public office? Right:Right to take part in government 3Description of potential non- compliance: Suggested course of action: Save worksheet and continue

Danish Institute for Human Rights 14/09/2015 HRCA results sheet Human RightsGreen lightsRed lightsYellow lights The right to a fair trial 1247 Continue with all other rights Summary of responses Recommended action Company human rights compliance: *You have recorded 23 potential non-compliances, *Your best record of compliance is in relation to the right to food, freedom from torture, and the right to a fair trial. *Your worst record of compliance is in relation to the right to own property, freedom of assembly, and the right to take part in government.

Danish Institute for Human Rights 14/09/2015 HRCA consultation process Stage 1: Integrate cross-cutting rights issues Stage 2: Business  human rights dialogue Stage 3: Resolve areas of disagreement Minorities Women Indigenous PeopleChildrenMigrants Conflict IFU Novo Nordisk Carrefour Lego Shell BASF International Alert Essex University Pax Christi Save the Children Amnesty International Dutch HOM Business & Human Rights Committee (10 members: 5 business + 5 human rights)

Danish Institute for Human Rights 14/09/2015 HUMAN RIGHTS ANALYSIS SYSTEM Shell Oman test Country Risk Analysis Focal Areas for Contractors Human Rights Compliance Assessment (HRCA) SWOT Analysis Stakeholder Contacts Public Reporting

Danish Institute for Human Rights 14/09/2015 Christina Schultz Human Rights & Business Project Danish Institute for Human Rights Tel: