Business and Human Rights Journal
Scope & Guideline
Elevating research at the crossroads of business ethics and human rights.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Human Rights Due Diligence:
The journal emphasizes the importance of human rights due diligence (HRDD) as a critical framework for businesses to identify, prevent, and mitigate adverse human rights impacts in their operations and supply chains. - Corporate Accountability:
A core area of focus is on corporate accountability, exploring legal mechanisms and frameworks that hold businesses responsible for human rights violations, including litigation and regulatory compliance. - Sector-Specific Human Rights Issues:
The journal examines human rights challenges across various sectors, including extractive industries, agriculture, and technology, analyzing how these industries can better respect and protect human rights. - Global and Regional Perspectives:
It provides insights into business and human rights from both global and regional perspectives, with particular attention to emerging economies and contexts affected by conflict or authoritarian regimes. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
The journal encourages interdisciplinary research that integrates perspectives from law, business, social sciences, and human rights advocacy, fostering a comprehensive understanding of issues at the nexus of business and human rights. - Emerging Legal Frameworks:
A unique contribution of the journal is its focus on emerging legal frameworks and regulatory developments, such as mandatory human rights due diligence laws and international investment agreements.
Trending and Emerging
- Mandatory Human Rights Due Diligence (mHRDD):
The trend towards mandatory HRDD legislation is gaining momentum, with increasing scholarly attention on the implications of such laws for corporate practices and accountability, particularly in Europe and beyond. - Impact of Conflict on Business Operations:
Research focusing on businesses operating in conflict-affected areas is emerging, highlighting the complexities of maintaining human rights standards in volatile environments and the responsibilities of corporations. - Intersectionality in Human Rights:
There is a growing trend to explore intersectionality, particularly how various identities (gender, race, class) interact with business practices and human rights, leading to a more nuanced understanding of corporate impacts. - Corporate Responses to Global Crises:
The journal is increasingly publishing articles analyzing corporate responses to global crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the climate crisis, emphasizing the role of businesses in safeguarding human rights during emergencies. - Legal Innovations and International Standards:
Emerging legal frameworks and international standards for business and human rights are gaining focus, particularly regarding how they can be effectively implemented and enforced across different jurisdictions. - Community Engagement and Rights Holder Perspectives:
Research emphasizing the importance of community engagement and the perspectives of rights holders is on the rise, reflecting a shift towards more participatory approaches in business and human rights discussions.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Models:
There appears to be a waning interest in traditional CSR models that do not adequately address systemic human rights issues, as scholars increasingly critique their effectiveness in promoting real accountability. - General Business Ethics:
The focus on broad business ethics without specific ties to human rights concerns has decreased, as the discourse shifts towards more concrete frameworks and obligations surrounding human rights due diligence. - Sector-Specific Norms without Human Rights Context:
Discussions that explore sector-specific norms in isolation from human rights implications are becoming less frequent, reflecting a growing understanding that human rights must be integrated into all business practices. - Historical Studies of Corporate Malfeasance:
Research that merely recounts historical instances of corporate malfeasance without linking them to current human rights frameworks or implications is declining, as scholars seek to connect past lessons to present practices.
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