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Transforming BHR Commitments into Change through Youth-Driven Initiatives
Wednesday November 27, 2024 3:00pm - 4:20pm CET
Room XX
Session co-organized by the Working Group on business and human rights and Ubuntu Development Network.

Interpretation available in English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Russian and Arabic

(Version française ci-jointe)
(Versión en español adjunta) 

Brief description of the session: 
This session aims to assess the role of youth-driven initiatives in bringing about real transformations through a smart mix of business and human rights measures. It will serve as a critical platform for sharing stories and examples of positive change related to business and human rights spearheaded by youth, assessing the effectiveness of these changes, especially for rights-holders, and identifying ongoing challenges. Additionally, the session will address various focused issues such as climate change and gender. Emerging and other systemic issues confronting the youth in the business and human rights agenda will also be discussed, linking the discussion to the overarching theme of transforming commitments into tangible change through youth-driven initiatives.  

Key objectives of the session: 
  • Discuss how to empower youth in understanding and actively participating in the global business and human rights discourse by addressing barriers to comprehensive knowledge acquisition and presenting practical opportunities for engagement.  
  • Highlight youth perspectives and practices in responsible consumerism, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development, showcasing successful youth-driven business models. 
  • Discuss strategies to amplify youth voices and foster collaboration for effective change in responsible business conduct. 

Key discussion questions: 
  • As young people, what challenges and opportunities have you faced with regard to advancing the business and human rights agenda, including any barriers to business and human rights knowledge? 
  • How have responsible business models and strategies driven by youth helped to foster awareness, engagement, and collaboration in BHR policy development and practice? 
  • What strategies can amplify youth voices and participation as levers of effective change in advancing responsible business conduct across different communities, regions, and sectors? 

 
Additional background documents: 
Moderators
avatar for Oswald Anonadaga

Oswald Anonadaga

Founder & CEO, Ubuntu Development Network
Awarded as one of the Top 100 Impactful Change-makers in Africa, Oswald Wedam Anonadaga is the Founder and CEO of FloodGates International, a fellow of the African German Young Leaders in Business Network, and ambassador for the Canada Africa Innovation Summit. He also serves as Chief... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Damilola Olawuyi

Damilola Olawuyi

member, UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights
Damilola S. Olawuyi is a Professor and UNESCO Chair on Environmental Law and Sustainable Development at the Hamad Bin Khalifa University in Qatar. He is also the director of the Institute for Oil, Gas, Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development at the Afe Babalola University... Read More →
avatar for Okan Dursun

Okan Dursun

Co-Founder & CEO, Carbon Gate
avatar for Pamela Aguirre

Pamela Aguirre

Forum of Young Parliamentarians
TRAYECTORIA POLÍTICA• Integrante de la Mesa Directica del Foro de Jóvenes Parlamentarios de la Unión Interparlamentaria.• Asambleísta de la República del Ecuador para el periodo legislativo 2023-2025.• Presidenta de la Comisión de Fiscalización y Control Político... Read More →
avatar for Mijael Kaufman Falchuk

Mijael Kaufman Falchuk

Elected Representative of the Public for the Escazú Agreement and Cofounder of Consciente Colectivo
avatar for Maica Saar

Maica Saar

Co-founder/ Treasurer, Samahan ng mga Nagkakaisang Katutubong Kabataan
I am Maica U. Saar, Co-founder and Treasurer of Samahan ng mga Nagkakaisang Katutubong Kabataan (SNAKK) (Association of United Indigenous Youth). I am an Indigenous woman and Youth Leader from the community of Pelawan/Pala'wan Indigenous Cultural Community.I am a strong advocate... Read More →
CONCEPT NOTE Youth FINAL.ES pdf
CONCEPT NOTE Youth FINAL fr pdf
Wednesday November 27, 2024 3:00pm - 4:20pm CET
Room XX
  Parallel sessions, Webcasted

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