Event: Business and Human Rights (14-17 March 2014)

Business and Human Rights (4 days)

Date: Friday, 14 March 2014   -  Monday, 17 March 2014 Location: Bangkok Course Overview: A number of intergovernmental instruments and codes stress the need for the private sector to engage with human rights within their own operations and their sphere of influence. This module concentrates on a range of human rights issues, complicity risks and ways in which businesses can approach them. Case studies will be used to explore the role of the private sector in the protection of human rights and will be equipped with practical tools for implementation. The course will help participants to: Recognise the role of the private sector in contributing to the protection of human rights Identify key human rights risks within the business and along the value change Use practical tools to protect human rights and empower women and minority groups The course costs 54.000 THB (approx. 1700 USD) and is offered in partnership with the Asian Institute of Technology. CSR Strategic Partners receive a 20% discount and may also choose to use their annual training pass to secure a 50% discount. For more details, please click here Registration: To apply please submit the following to csrcenter@ait.asia: - Resume - Letter of Motivation - Billing address Course Leaders: • Michelle Brown biography • Richard Welford biography CSR Asia Strategic Partners are entitled to a 20% discount on all courses organised by CSR Asia. To register using your free training pass, please contact your relationship manager directly. source from: http://www.csr-asia.com/course-detail.php?id=88