1. November 2018| Stakeholder Workshop: Human Rights and Social Sustainability
Corporate responsibility is an increasingly important factor for businesses wishing to succeed in a competitive and interconnected world. This one-day course offers a practical introduction to social and human rights issues for businesses.
Ort/Location
Cluster Développement Economique Durable et Promotion de l’Emploi
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Rue Ile de Falaika, Cité Les pins
Imeuble HBG (1er étage) Les berges du Lac 2 1053-Tunis/ Tunisie
Veranstalter/Organizer
Global Compact Network Germany; Global Compact Network Tunisia
Why take this course: Benefits of participation
After this course, participants will
- Understand why human rights are relevant for their business and what is expected from responsible companies;
- Be able to identify and prioritise the most important human rights issues;
- Have a practical understanding of what kind of steps can be taken to respond to risks;
- Be able to better react to their customers’ demands with regard to sustainable supply chains.
What’s in this event: Contents and formats
This workshop aims to bring together stakeholders with an interest in or working on responsible business conduct and social sustainability in Tunisia. It will provide a framework to discuss what the key challenges are with regard to business and human rights in Tunisia, what would be helpful in terms of addressing these and to identify relevant activities and programmes in this regard.
This will be an interactive format, offering ample opportunities for participants to share experiences and network with their peers. It combines information sessions with structured group exercises.
Who should take this course: Target group
The workshop is designed for institutions working on topics like sustainability and human rights in a business context. This can be business associations, sustainability initiatives, civil society, public sector, academia and other actors.
The workshop is designed for a group of around 25 participants.
Participation in the training will be free of charge.
Please register here.
Organizers: Global Compact Network Germany & Global Compact Network Tunisia
If you have further questions, please contact our DGCN office
