Human Rights Leadership

As Human Rights Deteriorate in Myanmar, U.S. Leadership is Lacking

As Human Rights Deteriorate in Myanmar, U.S. Leadership is Lacking

Director Michael Posner highlights the dismal response U.S. leadership has taken in trying to remedy the catastrophic conditions for Rohingyas and other minorities in Myanmar.

Why the Travel Ban Is Bad for U.S. Business

Why the Travel Ban Is Bad for U.S. Business

Director Michael Posner explains the harmful consequences of the U.S. Supreme Court’s refusal to overrule the visa ban. He highlights the powerful advantages that immigration has delivered to the American economy.

Research Brief: NO RIGHTS WITHOUT REMEDIES — AN ASSESSMENT OF CORPORATE REMEDY CHANNELS

Research Brief: NO RIGHTS WITHOUT REMEDIES — AN ASSESSMENT OF CORPORATE REMEDY CHANNELS

The Center finds that a quarter of the 369 companies we analyzed publicly committed to respecting human rights without implementing any means to pursue remedies or address violations.

On International Women’s Day – Mentorship

On International Women’s Day – Mentorship

March 8th is international women’s day. There’s a growing body of research affirming that women with strong mentors enjoy fast-track success at work. Ana Fels’ book is a great read on this subject, as is this Harvard Business Review about the role of men who champion women’s leadership. They both conclude that attaining equality in the work place will require those with the most power to use that power to elevate colleagues who don’t look like them.  

Applying the 'Lefever Standard' to Presidential Nominees

Applying the 'Lefever Standard' to Presidential Nominees

In his op-ed Mike Posner discusses lessons learned from Ernest Lefever's confirmation process that can be applied to the current congressional confirmation to ensure appointees fully respect the offices for which they have been nominated.

Performance With Purpose: A Summer at PepsiCo

Performance With Purpose: A Summer at PepsiCo

As an undergraduate student Kimi Rodriguez struggled to fit her aspirations of pursuing a private sector career with a significant social impact – “doing well while doing good” – with the realities of the job market. She talks about how her fellowship at PepsiCo was exactly what she was looking for - the opportunity to work in an influential multinational company and help shape their global human rights strategy.

NYU Stern Center for Business and Human Rights Comments “UNGP Reporting Framework – Guidance Part II: Assurance of human rights performance and reporting”

NYU Stern Center for Business and Human Rights Comments “UNGP Reporting Framework – Guidance Part II: Assurance of human rights performance and reporting”

The NYU Stern Center for Business and Human Rights responds to Human Rights Reporting and Assurance Frameworks Initiative's request for comments on the UNGP Reporting Framework – Guidance Part II: Assurance of human rights performance and reporting, encouraging more rigorous standards applicable to each sector.

Research Brief: COMPARING RESOURCES OF HUMAN RIGHTS MULTI-STAKEHOLDER INITIATIVES

Research Brief: COMPARING RESOURCES OF HUMAN RIGHTS MULTI-STAKEHOLDER INITIATIVES

Multi-stakeholder Initiatives (MSIs) have become the default response to governance gaps in different industry settings, ranging from private security providers to apparel to information and communication technology. To effectively close these gaps, MSIs require resources and capacity to implement the agreements and procedures that their members negotiate.

The Biggest Issue on Global Waters Didn’t Even Make the Agenda of Kerry’s Ocean Summit

The Biggest Issue on Global Waters Didn’t Even Make the Agenda of Kerry’s Ocean Summit

Sarah Labowitz and Hanne Dalmut point to the need for greater attention to labor abuses in the fishing industry, a topic missing from Secretary of State Kerry's 3rd Our Oceans Annual Conference.

Update from the International Labor Conference. Asia Floor Wage Alliance goes after Gap, H and M, and Walmart.

Update from the International Labor Conference. Asia Floor Wage Alliance goes after Gap, H and M, and Walmart.

Sarah Labowitz speaks with Russ on the dialogue on global supply chains at the International Labor Organization's Conference and new approaches to worker rights and accountability.