Background
In June 2011, the UN Human Rights Council established a "working group on the issue of human rights and transnational corporations and other business enterprises", commonly referred to as the Working Group on business & human rights, "consisting of five independent experts...for a period of three years". The Working Group's mandate was renewed in 2014, 2017 and 2020.
Current members
- Ms. Elżbieta Karska
- Ms. Fernanda Hopenhaym
- Ms. Pichamon Yeophantong
- Mr. Damilola Olawuyi (Chairperson as of 1 July 2023)
- Mr. Robert McCorquodale (Vice-Chairperson as of 1 July 2023)
Featured Contents
Find out more about the UN Working Group's work.
Sessions of the Working Group
Find the latest information and reports on sessions of the UN Working Group
2023 UN Forum on Business & Human Rights
Find information on the 12th UN Forum on Business & Human Rights
Making a submission to the UN Working Group
Find information on how to submit information to the Working Group
Further Reading
The UN Guiding Principles
Find out more about the UN Guiding Principles on Business & Human Rights
