The first-ever Regional Forum on Business & Human Rights brings together key voices to strengthen business practices and navigate value chains in a shifting landscape. Here’s what Finnish businesses need to know.
Understand emerging expectations and further develop human rights expertise
Gain and share insights and build networks in an area crucial for Finnish companies
Showcase Finnish human rights related best practices internationally
Strengthen positioning as an active actor on human rights
The two-day event consists of plenary sessions, networking, informal dialogues and working sessions. See the whole program here.
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Expect regular updates from us, more frequently as September approaches.
Feel free to get in touch with us if you have programme or collaboration ideas or updates to share or would like to discuss more.
Both forums are highly valuable. The best choice depends on your goals, availability, and scope of interest. Importantly, these are complementary events rather than alternatives. If possible, it is worth attending both.
We're listed down some key differences:
UN Forum on Business & Human Rights (Geneva):
The largest international gathering on business and human rights
Covers a wide range of themes, sectors, and regions
Focuses on global frameworks, trends, and multilateral dialogue
Regional Forum (Strasbourg):
Regional lens, more tailored to European (and neighboring) contexts
Focuses on region-specific regulatory developments, challenges, and best practices
Smaller, more regionally concentrated audience.
We strongly recommend to booking accommodation as soon as possible if you are considering attending. It is worth making a reservation with a free cancellation option if your participation is not yet confirmed.
Each participant covers travel and accommodation.
Please don't hesitate to reach out to Sophia (sophia.lawsonhellu@globalcompact.fi) with any questions you may have!
Please don't hesitate to reach out!
Sophia Lawson Hellu
Programme Manager, Social Sustainability & Human Rights
sophia.lawsonhellu@globalcompact.fi
+358 50 313 1351