【Overview】
In recent years, the issue of "business and human rights" has been highlighted as part of corporate social responsibility.In September 2022, the Japanese government also formulated the “Guidelines for Respecting Human Rights in Responsible Supply Chains, etc.”
In addition, there are cases in which human rights risks have become apparent in relation to the international business operations of Japanese companies and the treatment of foreign technical intern trainees.Mishandling these human rights issues could lead to a major blow to corporate value.
In this seminar, we would like to introduce the direction of efforts by Japanese companies regarding the issue of "business and human rights", such as examples of human rights DD efforts.

[Program (tentative)]　
1. Background of the rise of international business and human rights issues
・"Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights" (United Nations Human Rights Council, 2011)
・ Human Rights Respect Guidelines (2019, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry)

2. Human rights risks associated with international business
・Disputes and withdrawals over the dissolution of Asian joint ventures (case studies)
・Risks associated with business activities in areas where human rights are violated

3. Issues with Foreign Technical Intern Trainees
・Forcible Return of Foreign Technical Intern Trainees (Case Study)
・Human rights violations in the supply chain and the social responsibility of prime contractors

4. Examples of Human Rights DD Initiatives
・Formulation of human rights policy and implementation of human rights DD
・Establishment of relief mechanism