The idea of business and human rights is an emerging concept of international law. Human rights are greatly influenced, positively or negatively, by the business activities of transnational corporations, industries and business enterprises. Consequently, business and children’s rights are comparatively new and evolving agenda in international human rights law. Children’s rights both as right holders and stakeholders have been affected by business activities.
This article focuses on two basic questions. Firstly: how business activities affect the rights of children, especially child labourer’s rights in the context of Bangladesh; and secondly: whether the laws and regulations of domestic and international law is sufficient to redress the violation of children’s rights. The article’s premise is to find what should be the role of different actors in connection to the rights of children affected by the activities of business.
The article concentrates on the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human rights, the UNICEF Global Compact and Save the Children “Children’s rights and Business Principles known as CRB Principles” (May-2012) and the Committee on the Rights of the Child General Comment no.16 which deals with the obligations of states in relation to business and children’s rights, Convention on the Rights of the Child, ILO Convention on the Worst Form of Child labour and ILO
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Part-I
- Introduction:.......
- Relationship between Children Rights with Business and CSR:
- Part-II
- Business and Children Rights: International Legal Framework: ....
- Socio-Economic Context of Child Labour and Child Rights in Bangladesh:.
- Part-III..
- Gaps: A Way Forward:..
- Concluding Remarks: A Compelling Case of Partnership.
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This article examines the intersection of business activities and children's rights, particularly focusing on the impact of business on child labor in Bangladesh. It seeks to answer two crucial questions: How do business activities affect the rights of children, especially child laborers, in Bangladesh? And is the existing legal framework at the national and international levels sufficient to address violations of children's rights?
- The evolving relationship between business and children's rights in international law
- The impact of business activities on child labor rights, particularly in developing countries like Bangladesh
- The adequacy of existing legal frameworks (national and international) to protect children's rights in the context of business operations
- The roles of different actors (governments, NGOs, civil society) in promoting and protecting children's rights within the business sphere
- The significance of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in mitigating the negative impacts of business on children's rights
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Part-I: The article begins by introducing the multifaceted impacts of business on human rights, encompassing aspects like health, environment, and labor rights. It highlights the evolving nature of business and children's rights within the international legal framework, emphasizing the unique vulnerabilities of children in the face of globalized business operations. The section also explores the concept of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and its role in addressing the potential negative impacts of business activities on children.
- Part-II: This section delves into the international legal framework surrounding business and children's rights, drawing upon key documents like the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the UNICEF Global Compact, and the Save the Children "Children's rights and Business Principles" (CRB Principles). It also examines the socio-economic context of child labor in Bangladesh, highlighting the challenges and vulnerabilities faced by children within the country's economic landscape. The role of various actors, including governments, human rights commissions, NGOs, and civil society, in addressing these issues is also discussed.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The central themes and concepts explored in this article encompass Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), children's rights, business, international human rights, the UN Global Compact, child labor, hazardous work, and the impact of business activities on the rights and well-being of children.
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- Syeda Jhuma (Author), Sarwar Hossain (Author), 2014, International and National Discourse of Business and Children’s Rights. Bangladesh Perspective, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/341643
