The newly introduced BHR Informal Dialogues will offer an open, dynamic platform for inclusive and in-depth discussions on critical issues within the Business and Human Rights (BHR) agenda. These sessions are structured to encourage autonomous, participant-led conversations without formal speakers or panelists, fostering a free-flowing exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives. The aim is to create a collaborative space where all participants can directly engage with one another, enabling meaningful dialogue that promotes deeper understanding of key issues.
By encouraging active participation from all participants, the BHR Informal Dialogues
seek to ensure that a broad range of voices contribute to shaping the future of business and human rights practices. This format prioritizes diversity of views and backgrounds, creating a space where different stakeholders can share insights, experiences, and best practices in a flexible and open environment.
There will be no interpretation provided.
This informal and interactive space is open to everyone and is designed to spark collaborative thinking, drive solution-oriented discussions, and contribute to advancing the global BHR agenda.
Each Interactive dialogue will be facilitated by one or two people to ensure effective and inclusive dialogue. The facilitators will guide the discussion, assist in maintaining a balanced conversation, and ensure that all voices are heard. This structure will help both facilitators and participants to ensure a free-flowing exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives.
Topics for Discussion: The BHR Informal Dialogues will focus on a range of pressing topics, including:
- Intergenerational Exchange on BHR: Promoting dialogue between different generations on the evolving BHR landscape and priorities.
Guiding questions:- What is the most pressing challenge for the business and human rights agenda today? Do you feel that your generation has a strong voice in relation to the key issues?
- Are you optimistic/pessimistic that mandatory Human Rights Due Diligence (mHRDD) could address some of the biggest challenges? Where does your optimism/pessimism come from?
- How much confidence do you have in businesses to take meaningful action on respecting human rights? Has this changed throughout your career to date? Do you think that businesses know how to properly engage with different generations as part of taking meaningful action?
- What do you think should be the top priority for governments around the world over the next five years? What do you think needs to change to make UNGPs implementation a success from a practical perspective?
