The Resource Center provides existing studies, websites, tools, databases and further information on Human Rights in general, and with focus on tourism. If you know further resources, please info [at] humanrights-in-tourism [dot] net (subject: Resource%20Center) (let us know) and we are glad to add them. Type of publication Brochures / FactsheetsCase Studies / Examples Certification / IndicatorsInformation Platforms / Counselling / NetworkStudies / Research / ReportTools / Guidelines / Training Language EnglishFrenchGerman Author / Editor ABN AMRO Group N.V.ABTAAdhikari K. P.Agentur für Wirtschaft & Entwicklung [AWE]Alba SudAmnesty InternationalAsker S.Association of Southeast Asian Nations [ASEAN]Bansal T.Baum T.Better Care NetworkBoronyak L.Bread for the WorldBusiness & Human Rights Resource CentreBusiness Call to ActionBusiness for Social Responsibility [BSR]Carrard N.CDA Collaborative Learning ProjectsCenter for Global DevelopmentChildren’s Rights and Business Principles [CRBP]ChildSafe movementCivicusColor RainbowCOMCEC Coordination Office [CCO]Corporate Human Rights Benchmark [CHRB]CSR EuropeDanish Institute for Human Rights [DIHR]Dempster H.EarthRights InternationalEcological Tourism in EuropeECOTRANS e.V.ECPATendevaEquality in TourismEuropean CommissionFair Wear FoundationfairunterwegsFederal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs GermanyfocusrightForget Me Not Australia [FMN]FutourisG Adventures Responsible TravelGATE – Netzwerk, Tourismus, KulturGerman Institute for Human RightsGesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit [GIZ]Global Business Inititative [GBI]Global Campus of Human RightsGlobal Compact Network GermanyGlobal Compact Network NetherlandsGlobal Reporting Initiative [GRI]Global Sustainable Tourism Council [GSTC]Götzmann N.Hamburger Stiftung für WirtschaftsethikHauser ExkursionenHawke A.Human Rights WatchHøvsgaard R.Impact Travel AllianceinatourInitiatives for Dialogue and Empowerment through Alternative Legal Services [IDEALS-Philippines]Institut für Nachhaltigen TourismusInstitute for Human Rights and Business [IHRB]Institute for Social Entrepreneurship in Asia [ISEA]Institute for Sustainable FuturesInternational Air Transport Association [IATA]International Centre for the Promotion of Human Rights at the Local and Regional Levels [UNESCO]International Ecotourism Society [TIES]International Labour Organization [ILO]International Tourism Partnership [ITP]International Trade Union Confederation [ITUC]ISEAL AllianceJakob Ch.KuoniMacht R.Meissler Ch.Metro Toronto Chinese and Southeast Asian Legal ClinicMinderoo FoundationMinority Rights Group InternationalModern Slavery UnitMVO NederlandMyanmar Centre for Responsible Business [MCRB]Myanmar Responsible Tourism Institute [MRTI]Naturefriends InternationalNeef A.Netherlands Ministry of Foreign AffairsNeuroth C.Next Generation NepalNomoGaiaNordic Union - HRCTOffice of the High Commissioner for Human Rights [OHCHR]OxfamOxfam CanadaPacific Asia Travel Organisation [PATA]Paddon M.Pellot B.People 1stPirzer Ch.Plan NepalPoulsen-Hansen C.pwcRafto Foundation for Human Rights and Sexual Minorities UgandaRainforest AllianceRaphael A.Remmer S.Responsible Ecological Social Tour-RESTResponsible Tourism Partnership Responsible TravelRoundtable Human Rights in TourismSchyst ResandeShiftSocial Accountability International [SAI]Society for Threatened PeoplesStronger TogetherStudienkreis für Tourismus und Entwicklung e.V.StudiosusSuansri P.Subedi G.SurvivalSustainable Tourism Network [SNV]Sustaining TourismSwisscontactTedaldi J.Tewes-Gradl Ch.Thailand Community Based Tourism Institute [CBT-I]The City of ReykjavíkThe Travel FoundationThe World Bank GroupThomson Reuters FoundationTourCertTourism 2030Tourism ConcernTourism WatchTravelifeTravindyTUI AG GroupU.S. Department of LaborU.S. Department of StateUN Global CompactUNA-UKUNEP Finance InitiativeUNICEFUniversity of HawaiiUppsala Conflict Data Program [UCDP]Utermöhlen N.van Gaalen M.Verisk MaplecroftWageIndicatorWageningen University and Research Centre [WUR]Walk Free FoundationWeaving Women’s Voices in Southeast Asia [WEAVE]Wild AsiaWISATAWorld EducationWorld Tourism Organization [UNWTO]Wrzoncki E.Wyser B.Zimmer C. Topic Children's RightsCode of ConductCommunity ImpactCommunity-based Tourism [CBT]Corporate Social Responsibility [CSR]COVID-19Crisis ManagementDisability RightsDiversity & InclusionDue DiligenceEnvironmentEqualityGenderGeneral Human Rights InformationGrievance MechanismsHuman Rights EducationHuman Rights Impact Assessment [HRIA]Human Rights PolicyHuman Rights Risk Assessment [HRRA]Human TraffickingImpact AssessmentIndigenous Peoples / Minorities RightsIntercultural UnderstandingL.G.B.T.Q.I.A.+Labour RightsLand RightsMigrant WorkersModern SlaveryNational Action PlanNon-profitPeace and ConflictRisk AssessmentSexual Exploitation/Sexual HarassmentSlum TourismStakeholder EngagementSupply ChainSustainabilitySustainable Development Goals [SDGs]Tour operatorTourism DevelopmentTourism StakeholderTourism StatisticsVoluntourismWomen's Rights/Women Empowerment Country focus BarbadosCanadaDominican RepublicIcelandIndiaIndonesiaKenyaMyanmarNepalSpainSri LankaTanzaniaThailandUganda Sector Cross-sectoralOther sectorTourism-specific Search topics Sort by Publication date (Ascending)Publication date (Descending)Length (Number of Pages) (Ascending)Length (Number of Pages) (Descending) World Report 2020 World Report 2020 is Human Rights Watch’s 30th annual review of human rights practices around the globe. It summarizes key human rights issues in more than 100 countries and territories worldwide, drawing on events from late 2018 through November 2019. The book reflects extensive investigative work that Human Rights Watch staff undertook in 2019, usually in close partnership with human rights activists and groups in the country in question. Author(s) / Editor(s) Human Rights Watch Topic(s) General Human Rights Information Year of publication 2020 Length 335 pages more … Atlas der Zivilgesellschaft Report zur weltweiten Lage Der Atlas der Zivilgesellschaft 2020 zeigt die gegenwärtigen Handlungsspielräume der Zivilgesellschaft auf. Wo sind freie Rede, Vereinigungen oder Versammlungen möglich, wo werden Menschenrechte geachte und w verfügt die Zivilgesellschaft über demokratische Teilhabe? Die Daten dafür stammen von CIVICUS, der Weltallianz zur Bürgerbeteiligung. Der CIVICUS-Monitor ist die umfassendste Dokumentation zum Zustandder globalen Zivilgesellschaft. Author(s) / Editor(s) Bread for the WorldCivicusJakob Ch.Meissler Ch.Neuroth C.Utermöhlen N. Topic(s) General Human Rights Information Year of publication 2020 Length 84 pages more … Human Rights Impact Assessment Thailand & Myanmar A value-chain-focused human rights impact assessment conducted by the Roundtable Human Rights in Tourism e. V This report summarizes the key findings of the value-chain-focused human rights impact assessment (HRIA) conducted in Thailand and in Myanmar from a European tour operator's (TO) perspective in September 2019. It provides ideas for concrete measures for European TOs to enhance the positive and mitigate the negative impacts of their touristic activities on human rights in the two countries and identifies lessons for TOs conducting further HRIAs in line with the UN Guiding Principles. Author(s) / Editor(s) Roundtable Human Rights in Tourismfocusright Topic(s) Human Rights Impact Assessment [HRIA]Due DiligenceStakeholder EngagementTourism Stakeholder Year of publication 2020 Length 72 pages more … LGBT+ Equality in the Workplace A bilingual resource guide for employers in Myanmar This Guide was created by the Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business in collaboration with Colors Rainbow. It is intended to help senior managers in companies, whether large or small, Myanmar or foreign, to gain a better understanding of key concepts related to LGBT+ rights in Myanmar. Author(s) / Editor(s) Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business [MCRB]Color Rainbow Topic(s) Labour RightsL.G.B.T.Q.I.A.+Equality Year of publication 2020 Length 31 pages more … Methodological Notes to the Tourism Statistics Database 2020 Edition database available on the tourism sector, the Yearbook of Tourism Statistics focuses on data related to inbound tourism (total arrivals and overnight stays), broken down by country of origin. The 2020 edition of the Methodological Notes in English, French and Spanish compiles notes from the UNWTO Yearbook and Compendium of Tourism Statistics for 203 countries. Author(s) / Editor(s) World Tourism Organization [UNWTO] Topic(s) Tourism Statistics Year of publication 2020 Length 238 pages more … Migrant Workers in the Tourism Industry: How Has COVID-19 Affected Them, and What Does the Future Hold? This paper explores how governments and civil society should support migrant workers in the short-term. It also seeks to explore how the tourism industry could use this moment to ‘build back better’ in the long-term, improving both environmental sustainability and the conditions under which its key workers operate. Author(s) / Editor(s) Dempster H.Zimmer C.Center for Global Development Topic(s) COVID-19Labour RightsMigrant Workers Year of publication 2020 Length 31 pages more … Sustainable Goals Website Analysis and recommendations on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Information regarding SDG's and Covid-19 (2020 Edition): Recovering better after COVID-19 demands that we redouble our ambition, decisiveness and urgency to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Author(s) / Editor(s) UNA-UK Topic(s) COVID-19SustainabilitySustainable Development Goals [SDGs] Year of publication 2020 more … Tourism for Good A roadmap for rebuilding travel and tourism. The report sets out how the devastating impact of the global pandemic has brought into relief the value of tourism to holidaymakers, the UK and destinations and provides a framework for collaborative action to build better places to live in and better places to visit. Author(s) / Editor(s) ABTA Topic(s) Code of ConductCOVID-19Crisis ManagementSustainabilityDue Diligence Year of publication 2020 Length 85 pages more … Women's Human Rights & Business What ASEAN governments and businesses can do to support gender equality and the empowerment of women in the workplace This Briefing Paper contributes to the global conversation on how States and businesses can use the gender lens to ensure that policies and practices create an enabling environment for gender equality and women’s empowerment. It focuses on six priority issues affecting Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) women workers Author(s) / Editor(s) Institute for Social Entrepreneurship in Asia [ISEA]Initiatives for Dialogue and Empowerment through Alternative Legal Services [IDEALS-Philippines]Weaving Women’s Voices in Southeast Asia [WEAVE]Business & Human Rights Resource Centre Topic(s) GenderEqualityWomen's Rights/Women Empowerment Year of publication 2020 Length 23 pages more … 5 Schritte zum Management der menschenrechtlichen Auswirkungen Ihres Unternehmens Dieser Leitfaden gibt Unternehmen, insbesondere kleinen und mittelständischen Unternehmen (KMU), Handlungsanleitung für einen einfachen und dennoch umfassenden Prozess, um mit der Ermittlung ihrer potenziellen Auswirkungen auf die Menschenrechte zu beginnen. Der Leitfaden bietet Ihnen Ansätze und Hilfsmittel, um zu analysieren, was Ihr Unternehmen bereits unternimmt, um diese Auswirkungen anzugehen und wo Verbesserungsbedarf besteht. Author(s) / Editor(s) Global Compact Network Germany Topic(s) Human Rights Impact Assessment [HRIA]Due Diligence Year of publication 2019 Length 46 pages more … Global Report on Women in Tourism The aim of the Global Report on Women in Tourism is to examine the key factors that contribute to gender equality in the tourism sector. It pinpoints challenges and identifies ways to mitigate inequality and harness tourism’s potential to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment worldwide. In order to do this, the report explores five thematic areas – employment; entrepreneurship; education and training; leadership, policy and decision-making; and community and civil society. Author(s) / Editor(s) World Tourism Organization [UNWTO] Topic(s) EqualityTourism StakeholderWomen's Rights/Women Empowerment Year of publication 2019 Length 192 pages more … Im Blick: Menschenrechte auf Reisen Die Rolle von Reiseleiterinnen und Reiseleitern Im Zentrum der Tourismus- und Reisewirtschaft stehen Menschen. Nur wo die Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeiter motiviert sind, wo faire Geschäfts- und Arbeitsbedingungen herrschen und wo die lokale Bevölkerung respektiert wird, lassen sich qualitätsvolle Tourismusprodukte etablieren, die langfristig erfolgreich sind. Dabei ist vieles zu bedenken. Author(s) / Editor(s) Naturefriends International Topic(s) Corporate Social Responsibility [CSR]Human Rights Education Year of publication 2019 Length 12 pages more … Independent Review of the Modern Slavery Act 2015: Final Report The world-leading Modern Slavery Act was introduced in2015 to tackle modern slavery in this country and set anexample for other countries seeking to do the same. Four years on, manyeffects ofthe Act are apparent. It gives law enforcement agencies the tools to tackle modern slavery offences, including a maximum life sentencefor perpetrators and enhancedprotectionfor victims. Author(s) / Editor(s) Modern Slavery Unit Topic(s) Labour RightsModern Slavery Year of publication 2019 Length 150 pages more … Inhospitable How hotels in Qatar & the UAE are failing migrant workers Gulf countries working to diversify their economies are investing in hospitality, with the 2020 World Expo in Dubai and 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar driving much of the regional sector’s growth. Migrant labour will be the backbone of hotels’ efforts to accommodate the influx of people visiting the region. Managed well, this can bring shared prosperity to the Gulf States, and to migrant workers and their families. Author(s) / Editor(s) Business & Human Rights Resource Centre Topic(s) Migrant WorkersLabour RightsModern Slavery Year of publication 2019 Length 25 pages more … Nachhaltigkeitsbericht 2019/2020 mit integrierter Umwelterklärung gemäß EMAS III Die Umstellung auf die Global-Reporting-Initiative-Richtlinien GRI G3.1 auf GRI G4 erforderte eine Ermittlung und Anpassung der Berichtsinhalte für das Berichtsjahr 2015/2016. Dies wurde anhand einer Wesentlichkeitsanalyse unter Berücksichtigung der von der GRI vorgegebenen Struktur sowie deren Grundsätzen erreicht. Die Grundsätze fordern eine verstärkte Einbindung der Stakeholder, einen Nachhaltigkeitskontext sowie den Bezug zur Wesentlichkeit und Vollständigkeit. Author(s) / Editor(s) Studiosus Topic(s) Stakeholder EngagementTourism StakeholderCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR]Due Diligence Year of publication 2019 Length 108 pages more … Tourism, Land Grabs and Displacement A Study with Particular Focus on the Global South This study examines the global scope of tourism-related grabbing of land and other natural resources and its diverse expressions and mechanisms, for instance by enclosing territories, evicting communities, extracting natural resources and erasing livelihood opportunities. Particular emphasis is placed on countries and regions in the Global South where land and resource rights of communities and individuals tend to be less protected by existing legal frameworks and social safeguard mechanisms. Author(s) / Editor(s) Neef A. Topic(s) Land RightsCommunity ImpactTourism Development Year of publication 2019 Length 140 pages more … Watch Out for Human Rights in Tourism The role of tour guides Guideline for tour guides how to communicate human-rights-related topics and how to handle human rights issues responsibly. Author(s) / Editor(s) Naturefriends International Topic(s) Human Rights EducationCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR] Year of publication 2019 Length 12 pages more … Worth Listening - Understanding and implementing human rights grievance management A business guide This guide is intended to assist companies, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in designing effective human rights grievance mechanisms. It provides practical advice and case studies, which show that your business is not expected to come up with a perfect, one-size-fits-all solution. Author(s) / Editor(s) Global Compact Network Germany Topic(s) Grievance MechanismsDue Diligence Year of publication 2019 Length 60 pages more … Child Safeguarding Toolkit For Business a step-by-step guide to identifying and preventing risks to children who interact with your business This toolkit is a practical tool that allows companies to identify, assess and address risks to children they interact with; aiming at preventing any physical, sexual and emotional abuse and maltreatment by employees and other persons whom the company is responsible for. The Toolkit guides companies through six steps in the process of assessing their safeguarding risks and developing a child safeguarding program. Author(s) / Editor(s) UNICEF Topic(s) Children's RightsHuman Rights Risk Assessment [HRRA]Human Rights Policy Year of publication 2018 Length 36 pages more … From Volunteering to Voluntourism Challenges for the reponsible development of a growing trend Challenges for the Responsible Development of a Growing Travel Trend. Voluntourismus- this means short-term volunteering with high adventure and experiential content - has become increasingly important in the past years in Germany. Author(s) / Editor(s) Tourism Watch Topic(s) VoluntourismTourism Development Year of publication 2018 Length 24 pages more … Gender dimensions in tourism work This report aims to develop a proposal on how to analyse tourism work from a gender perspective. To this end, we intend to clarify, from the existing bibliography and our own research, what seem to us to be a series of fundamental questions: How can women’s work in tourism be addressed? What is and what is meant by the feminisation of tourism work? What are the key issues of gender analysis in tourism work? Author(s) / Editor(s) Alba Sud Topic(s) GenderEqualityWomen's Rights/Women Empowerment Year of publication 2018 Length 36 pages more … Putting people centre stage - ABN AMRO Group N.V. Human Rights Report 2018 ABN AMRO today releases its second Human Rights Report, underpinned by the reporting guidelines of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. A significant part of the report is dedicated to people in vulnerable positions, be it retail clients with debt issues or children labouring in the supply chains of companies the bank finances. In other words, this ranges from people known to the bank, such as its clients and employees, to large groups of people that are not in direct contact. Author(s) / Editor(s) ABN AMRO Group N.V. Topic(s) Corporate Social Responsibility [CSR]Due DiligenceStakeholder EngagementHuman Rights Policy Year of publication 2018 Length 76 pages more … Speaking with Care A Manual to Prevent, Mitigate, and Counter Hate Speech Targeting Sexual and Gender Minorities in East Africa This manual explores the dangerous effects of hate speech and discrimination directed at sexual and gender minorities in East Africa, specifically in Kenya and Uganda. It presents guidance and strategies to identify, prevent, mitigate, and counter hate speech based on sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions and to promote human rights. Author(s) / Editor(s) Rafto Foundation for Human Rights and Sexual Minorities UgandaPellot B. Topic(s) GenderEqualityL.G.B.T.Q.I.A.+Sexual Exploitation/Sexual Harassment Year of publication 2018 Length 107 pages more … The Global Slavery Index 2018 The 2018 Global Slavery Index measures the extent of modern slavery country by country, and the steps governments are taking to respond to this issue, to objectively measure progress toward ending modern slavery. The Index draws together findings from across estimates of prevalence, measurement of vulnerability, and assessment of government responses, alongside an analysis of trade flows and data on specific products. Author(s) / Editor(s) Walk Free Foundation Topic(s) Modern SlaveryLabour RightsGeneral Human Rights Information Year of publication 2018 Length 292 pages more … Tourism Impact Assessment Zanzibar - Assessment of the Impact of Tourism on Communities and Children in Zanzibar The overall objective of this assessment report is to identify the impact of tourism on children and communities and provide recommendations on how the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar, UNICEF and key tourism stakeholders could engage to leverage opportunities and mediate risks. The main research question is: To what extent, and in which ways, does the tourism industry in Zanzibar, directly and/or indirectly affect the lives of children, families and communities? Author(s) / Editor(s) UNICEFWyser B. Topic(s) Community ImpactChildren's RightsHuman Rights Impact Assessment [HRIA]Due Diligence Year of publication 2018 Length 156 pages more … Zuhören lohnt sich - Menschenrechtliches Beschwerdemanagement verstehen und umsetzen Ein Leitfaden für Unternehmen Dieser Leitfaden soll deutschen Unternehmen, auch kleineren und mittleren, mit praxisnahen Anleitungen dabei helfen, die Herausforderung anzugehen, effektive menschenrechtliche Beschwerdemechanismen zu gestalten. Mit Beispielen aus der Unternehmenspraxis wird illustriert, dass von Ihrem Unternehmen keine vermeintlich perfekte One- Size-Fits-All-Lösung erwartet wird. Author(s) / Editor(s) Global Compact Network Germany Topic(s) Grievance MechanismsDue Diligence Year of publication 2018 Length 60 pages more … Community-based Tourism in Flores: Impacts and Carrying Capacity The research of this report describes the perception of the tourism development in three communities in different locations across the island of Flores in Indonesia. Two of the communities are traditional villages. The third is a typical Flores farming community. The study considered 44 different factors in order to evaluate the impact of tourism development on the communities. Author(s) / Editor(s) Remmer S.WISATASwisscontact Topic(s) Community-based Tourism [CBT]Tourism Development Year of publication 2017 Length 76 pages more … Do No Harm - A Toolkit for the Tourism Industry This Do No Harm toolkit has been developed for businesses, not-for-profit and government organisations that directly or indirectly supply goods or services to the tourism, travel and hospitality industries. The toolkit presents a background to conflict, peace and Do No Harm in the context of the tourism sector. This is followed by practical analysis templates. Author(s) / Editor(s) CDA Collaborative Learning Projects Topic(s) Supply ChainCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR]Peace and Conflict Year of publication 2017 Length 84 pages more … Dos and Don’ts for Tourists How to be a responsible traveler in Myanmar As a frame of reference for responsible tourists in Myanmar, the Dos and Don’ts for Tourists provide suggestions on how tourists can visit Myanmar responsibly. The Dos and Don’ts aim to maximize tourism’s benefit and minimize the negative impacts of tourism on the environment, culture and society. Author(s) / Editor(s) Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business [MCRB] Topic(s) Human Rights EducationTourism StakeholderIntercultural Understanding Year of publication 2017 Length 64 pages more … Human Rights Assessments in the Tourism Sector A data collection guide for practitioners To meet their responsibility to respect human rights as per the United Nations (UN)Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, companies must proactively practise human rights due diligence and assess their impacts on people. A number of companies in the tourism sector have tested and used approaches to human rights impact assessments(HRIA)individually (e.g. human rights impact assessments by Kuoni)or in cooperation with others (e.g. sector-wide impact assessment in Myanmar). Author(s) / Editor(s) inatourHamburger Stiftung für Wirtschaftsethik Topic(s) Human Rights Impact Assessment [HRIA]Due Diligence Year of publication 2017 Length 31 pages more … Indigenous People and the Travel Industry: Global Good Practice Guidelines The following practical guidelines—developed over the course of a year by the George Washington University International Institute of Tourism Studies, G Adventures and the Planeterra Foundation—are intended for use by travel companies that work with Indigenous communities around the world. They are meant to encourage responsible conduct and guide good business practices that serve and protect the interests of Indigenous communities and travel companies as well as produce visitor experiences. Author(s) / Editor(s) G Adventures Responsible Travel Topic(s) Indigenous Peoples / Minorities RightsDue DiligenceCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR] Year of publication 2017 Length 24 pages more … Indigenous Peoples & Tourism This report aims to introduce some of the key issues surrounding Indigenous peoples and tourism. It is split into sections dealing with main themes, offering examples of both good and bad practice. The themes included are: marketing, ecotourism, spirituality, land rights and control. Our aim is to promote discussion and offer guidelines for best practice in this growing industry. Author(s) / Editor(s) Tourism Concern Topic(s) Indigenous Peoples / Minorities RightsTourism StakeholderCommunity Impact Year of publication 2017 Length 18 pages more … Insight report Women working in the hospitality & tourism sector This report looks at the talent retention of women in the hospitality and tourism sector and the extent to which the industry is maximising opportunities to retain and progress women into more senior roles. It explores the organisational barriers preventing more women from progressing into these roles, the structural barriers across the industry and the pay differentials between men and women. Author(s) / Editor(s) People 1st Topic(s) EqualityLabour RightsWomen's Rights/Women Empowerment Year of publication 2017 Length 7 pages more … Risk and Crisis Management in Tourism Sector: Recovery From Crisis in the OIC Member Countries The specific objectives of the study are to show how the tourism sectors of countries have been affected by crises; to present strategies for OIC Member States to deal with risks and crises in the tourism sector; to identify crisis management tools (from the Government side) which are relevant to the tourism industry; and to identify the main challenges in implementing measures to reduce the effects of crises and lessons learned from other countries in recent years. Author(s) / Editor(s) COMCEC Coordination Office [CCO] Topic(s) Crisis ManagementTourism Stakeholder Year of publication 2017 Length 180 pages more … Tourism for Development Women and Tourism: Designing for Inclusion This preparatory World Bank paper on tourism and gender explains the rationale for integrating a gender lens into tourism development projects. It also includes a set of resources designed to help development professionals and project managers get started and find necessary data. This paper paves the way for more in-depth operational research and data collection on what works for empowering women in the tourism sector. Author(s) / Editor(s) The World Bank Group Topic(s) Diversity & InclusionEqualityWomen's Rights/Women Empowerment Year of publication 2017 Length 36 pages more … Tourism’s Dirty Secret The Exploitation Of Hotel Housekeepers This report examines the working lives of housekeepers in Toronto, Canada, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic and Phuket, Thailand. In dozens of interviews with hotel housekeepers, representatives of workers’ organizations and hotel managers, Oxfam found five overarching trends common to the three locations. Author(s) / Editor(s) Oxfam Canada Topic(s) EqualityGenderLabour RightsWomen's Rights/Women Empowerment Year of publication 2017 Length 28 pages more … Asean Community Based Tourism Standard The objective of this Checklist is to enable assessment of the performance and achievement of CBT initiatives in the ASEAN region. Assessment is based on the degree to which a CBT initiative meets the quality requirements specified in the ASEAN CBT Standard. The Checklist was developed as a practical tool for CBT Committees, communities and assessors to evaluate the performance of a CBT initiative and for determining its qualification as a ASEAN CBT initiative. Author(s) / Editor(s) Association of Southeast Asian Nations [ASEAN] Topic(s) Community-based Tourism [CBT]Tourism DevelopmentStakeholder Engagement Year of publication 2016 Length 270 pages more … Designing effective human rights training aligned with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights Companies have an internationally recognized responsibility to respect human rights and to develop a suitable training program to ensure that employees are equipped to help reduce the risk of human rights harm. This Good Practice Note highlights different approaches for designing effective human rights training programs and identify challenges that can be avoided with proper planning. Author(s) / Editor(s) UN Global Compact Topic(s) Human Rights PolicyDue DiligenceCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR] Year of publication 2016 Length 19 pages more … Doing business with respect for human rights a guidance tool for companies This guidance is more than a theoretical explanation of what the Guiding Principles say; it is based on real experiences of companies, and their stakeholders, in diverse and complex situations. This guidance is for company staff who want to understand what “doing business with respect for human rights” means. It is for anyone who faces – or could face – scenarios in which their function, department or company could be connected to harm to people, or what this guidance calls “negative impacts". Author(s) / Editor(s) Global Compact Network NetherlandsOxfamShift Topic(s) Corporate Social Responsibility [CSR]Due Diligence Year of publication 2016 Length 136 pages more … Global Study on Sexual Exploitation of Children in Travel and Tourism 2016 The Global Study on SECTT aims to bring this gross violation of children’s right into the light, and marks the 20th anniversary of the 1st World Congress on the Sexual Exploitation of Children. Guided by a High-Level Taskforce and informed by detailed studies from every region and many countries, as well as contributions from experts and children, the Global Study is the first (and, to date, the only) research initiative on SECTT to explore emerging trends and possible solutions. Author(s) / Editor(s) Hawke A.Raphael A.ECPAT Topic(s) Children's RightsSexual Exploitation/Sexual Harassment Year of publication 2016 Length 154 pages more … Human Rights Impact Assessment Guidance and Toolbox This Road-testing version of the HumanRights Impact Assessment (HRIA) Guidance andToolbox is based on DIHR materials and experiences, input from expert reviewers, the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and international human rights instruments, as well as public domain sourceson impact assessment. Author(s) / Editor(s) Götzmann N.Bansal T.Wrzoncki E.Poulsen-Hansen C.Tedaldi J.Høvsgaard R.Danish Institute for Human Rights [DIHR] Topic(s) Human Rights Impact Assessment [HRIA]Due Diligence Year of publication 2016 Length 139 pages more … Human Rights in Tourism An Implementation Guideline for Tour Operators This guideline is based on the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and was specifically devised by the members of the Roundtable Human Rights in Tourism to address the needs of tour operators. It supports the development of a human rights strategy that can be integrated into already existing management structures of the tourism industry, and individually adapted to their size and business activities. To specify social needs and root human rights issues deeply within the organisation. Author(s) / Editor(s) Roundtable Human Rights in Tourism Topic(s) Human Rights PolicyCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR]Due DiligenceTour operator Year of publication 2016 Length 36 pages more … Land Rights Matter! Anchors to Reduce Land Grabbing, Dispossession and Displacement A Comparative Study of Land Rights Systems in Southeast Asia and the Potential of National and International Legal Frameworks and Guidelines The purpose of this comparative land policy study is, first, to provide a comprehensive overview of the current situation of statutory and customary land rights systems in six Southeast Asian countries, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Philippines and Vietnam and, second, to discuss the potential of national and international legal frameworks and guidelines to reduce land grabbing, dispossession and displacement in these countries. Author(s) / Editor(s) Bread for the World Topic(s) Land RightsCommunity ImpactTourism Development Year of publication 2016 Length 80 pages more … Slum tourism: helping to fight poverty ...or voyeuristic exploitation? This report presents findings from desk-based research which sought to answer the following questions: What is slum tourism and why do people choose to visit slums? How can slum tourism benefit people in deprived areas? When is slum tourism voyeuristic and exploitative? Is it possible to define best practice principles in slum tourism? Author(s) / Editor(s) Tourism Concern Topic(s) Slum TourismCommunity Impact Year of publication 2016 Length 10 pages more … Sustainability in tourism - A guide through the label jungle Currently, tourism boasts more than 150 quality labels worldwide. We provide you with a tool for comparing the main characteristics and quality features of well-known sustainability labels in tourism. It will help you to select holiday options that respect human rights, go easy on the environment and are of palpable use to the local population in the regions visited. Author(s) / Editor(s) fairunterwegsECOTRANS e.V.Naturefriends InternationalTourism Watch Topic(s) Human Rights EducationSustainability Year of publication 2016 Length 23 pages more … Sweet & Sour The Struggle of Chinese Restaurant-Workers Precarious employment is on the rise in the Ontario labour market. Recent immigrants, those with uncertain and precarious immigration status, racialized persons and women are over-represented in these situations, and certain workers are far more vulnerable to employer exploitation and abuse. The resulting report paints a compelling portrait of their experiences in the workplace. Author(s) / Editor(s) Metro Toronto Chinese and Southeast Asian Legal Clinic Topic(s) Migrant WorkersLabour Rights Year of publication 2016 Length 42 pages more … Tourism in Fragile Contexts Guidelines for Product and Communication Managers for the Implementation of Human Rights-Related Due Diligence In this guideline, the Roundtable highlights another dimension of corporate due diligence in fragile human rights situations and supports tour operators in meeting their special responsibility. Author(s) / Editor(s) Roundtable Human Rights in Tourism Topic(s) Due DiligenceCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR]Peace and Conflict Year of publication 2016 Length 10 pages more … Tourismus in fragilen Kontexten Eine Orientierungshilfe für Produkt-und Kommunikationsverantwortliche zur Umsetzung menschenrechtlicher Sorgfalt Mit der Orientierungshilfe zeigt der Roundtableeine weitere Dimension unternehmerischer Sorgfalt in menschen-rechtlich fragilen Kontexten auf und unterstützt Reiseanbieter, diese besondere Verantwortung wahrzunehmen. Author(s) / Editor(s) Roundtable Human Rights in Tourism Topic(s) Corporate Social Responsibility [CSR]Due DiligencePeace and Conflict Year of publication 2016 Length 8 pages more … 5 Steps Towards Managing the Human Rights Impacts of Your Business Getting started with human rights due diligence This guide sets out a simple and thorough process for any company, but particularly small and mediumsized enterprises, to get started with identifying its potential human rights impacts on those people directly affected by its activities, and those whose lives it touches through its relationships with suppliers or other parties. Author(s) / Editor(s) Global Compact Network Germany Topic(s) Human Rights Impact Assessment [HRIA]Due Diligence Year of publication 2015 Length 42 pages more … Assessing Human Rights Risks and Impacts Perspectives from corporate practice his publication provides an insight into the different contexts, motives, requirements and approaches of five companies that have begun to assess the human rights risks and impacts of their business activities and relationships. It gives an impression of the benefits and limitations of each chosen approach and outlines the challenges faced and the lessons learned by the companies interviewed. Author(s) / Editor(s) Global Compact Network GermanyGerman Institute for Human Rights Topic(s) Human Rights Risk Assessment [HRRA]Due DiligenceCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR] Year of publication 2015 Length 46 pages more … Community-Driven Operational Level Grievance Mechanisms This report records discussions and recommendations from an expert workshop that was convened to discuss a new model for the design and implementation of operational-level grievance mechanisms (OGMs) that is driven by community conceptions of justice and fair play.OGMs are systems that companies set up at their operational sites to handle complaints from workers, community members, and other stakeholders. Author(s) / Editor(s) EarthRights International Topic(s) Grievance MechanismsCommunity ImpactStakeholder Engagement Year of publication 2015 Length 33 pages more … Dark Clouds over the Sunshine Paradise Tourism & Human Rights in Sri Lanka The STP report looks at whether, and to what extent, human rights abuses relating to tourism development have taken place in the three newly developed tourist regions of Kuchchaveli, Passikudah and Kalpitiya, as well as the degree to which the local population can actually profit from the tourism boom. Author(s) / Editor(s) Society for Threatened Peoples Topic(s) General Human Rights InformationTourism DevelopmentTourism Stakeholder Year of publication 2015 Length 88 pages more … Destination Mutual Benefit: A Guide to Inclusive Business in Tourism When tourism companies incorporate local communities and low-income people in their business as employees and entrepreneurs, they create a more authentic, unique, and welcoming experience for guests. While tourism companies strengthen their business foundations, local people gain access to income and development opportunities. This guide shows tourism companies how to discover and reap their inclusive business potential. Author(s) / Editor(s) Tewes-Gradl Ch.Pirzer Ch.van Gaalen M.endevaGesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit [GIZ] Topic(s) Community-based Tourism [CBT]Community ImpactTourism Development Year of publication 2015 Length 80 pages more … Human Rights in Practice! Recommendations for implementation of labor and social standards for driving personnel in the tourism sector This working paper describes the recommended minimum requirements for social and labor standards concerning driving personnel in the transport sector. It also offers practical recommendations for their implementation and monitoring. The recommendations are designed in a way that makes them applicable worldwide as far as possible, even though adjustments to the local circumstances might be necessary. Author(s) / Editor(s) Roundtable Human Rights in Tourism Topic(s) Due DiligenceLabour RightsTourism Stakeholder Year of publication 2015 Length 8 pages more … Menschenrechte im Tourismus Ein Umsetzungsleitfaden für Reiseveranstalter Der Leitfaden unterstützt die Entwicklung einer Menschenrechtsstrategie, die sich in bereits bestehende Managementstrukturen von Tourismusunternehmen integrieren und individuell an deren Betriebsgröße und Geschäftstätigkeit anpassen lässt – zur Konkretisierung sozialer Aspekte und zur stärkeren Verankerung der Menschenrechte innerhalb der Organisation. Author(s) / Editor(s) Roundtable Human Rights in Tourism Topic(s) Human Rights PolicyDue DiligenceCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR]Tour operator Year of publication 2015 Length 36 pages more … Menschenrechte im Tourismus – Zur Stärkung menschenrechtlicher Verantwortung von Tourismusunternehmen und Tourist_innen durch Bildung Der Titel meiner Dissertationsarbeit „Menschenrechte im Tourismus“ regte bisweilen in meinem persönlichen wie auch fachlichen Umfeld zu Spekulationen an. Dieses setzt sich mit der menschenrechtlichen Verantwortung von Tourismusunternehmen und Reisenden auseinander, welche möglicherweise durch eine menschenrechtsorien-tierte Bildung gestärkt werden muss. Nicht die Rechte der Reisenden, sondern die der Men-schen in den bereisten Ländern stehen im Mittelpunkt der Analyse. Author(s) / Editor(s) Macht R. Topic(s) Corporate Social Responsibility [CSR]Due DiligenceTourism Stakeholder Year of publication 2015 Length 314 pages more … Menschenrechte konkret! Empfehlungen zur Entwicklung und Umsetzung von Arbeits- & Sozialstandards für Fahrpersonal im Tourismus Dieses Arbeitspapier beschreibt konkret für das Fahrpersonal empfohlene Mindestanforderungen für Sozial- und Arbeits-rechtsstandards im Transportsektor und gibt Reiseveranstaltern Empfehlungen zu deren Umsetzung und Monitoring in der Praxis. Die Empfehlungen wurden so erstellt, dass sie möglichst weltweit einsetzbar sind, auch wenn vor Ort Anpassungen an die lokale Situati on nötig werden. Author(s) / Editor(s) Roundtable Human Rights in Tourism Topic(s) Labour RightsDue DiligenceStakeholder Engagement Year of publication 2015 Length 8 pages more … Menschenrechtliche Risiken und Auswirkungen ermitteln Perspektiven aus der Unternehmenspraxis Diese Broschüre gibt einen Einblick in die unterschiedlichen Ausgangssituationen, Motive, Bedarfe und Ansätze von fünf Unternehmen, die begonnen haben, menschenrechtliche Risiken und Auswirkungen ihrer Geschäftstätigkeit zu ermitteln. Sie vermittelt einen Eindruck von Nutzen und Grenzen der jeweils gewählten Ansätze und den Herausforderungen und Lernergebnissen der interviewten Unternehmen. Author(s) / Editor(s) Global Compact Network GermanyGerman Institute for Human Rights Topic(s) Human Rights Risk Assessment [HRRA]Due DiligenceCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR] Year of publication 2015 Length 45 pages more … Myanmar Tourism Sector Wide Impact Assessment Myanmar The Myanmar Tourism SWIA puts detailed information on potential impacts of the sector into the public domain for uptake and use by a wide range of audiences. It assesses not only localised and cumulatives impacts on individuals and groups that may arise from tourism in specific locations, but also the sector’s potential impacts on Myanmar society as a whole and the choices to be made. Author(s) / Editor(s) Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business [MCRB]Danish Institute for Human Rights [DIHR]Institute for Human Rights and Business [IHRB] Topic(s) Human Rights Impact Assessment [HRIA]Stakeholder EngagementTourism Stakeholder Year of publication 2015 Length 234 pages more … Not on the menu! Sexism and sexual harassment in the Nordic tourism industry This conference aims to highlight the problem of sexual harassment in the industry and is hopefully the start of a closer collaboration between social partners and governments on improving the occupational health and safety. Author(s) / Editor(s) Nordic Union - HRCT Topic(s) Sexual Exploitation/Sexual HarassmentWomen's Rights/Women Empowerment Year of publication 2015 Length 12 pages more … Assessing Human Rights Impacts India Project Report February 2014 The pilot project in Kenya paved the way for a second human rights impact assessment which was conducted by Kuoni in india in october 2013. the choice of india, where Kuoni operates through its fully-owned company Kuoni destination management (Kdm) India, was based on Kuoni’s global human rights risk assessment, which assesses all destinations by the criteria of the country’s human rights risk level according to publicly-available human rights indices. Author(s) / Editor(s) Kuoni Topic(s) Human Rights Impact Assessment [HRIA]Corporate Social Responsibility [CSR]Due Diligence Year of publication 2014 Length 48 pages more … Engaging Stakeholders On Children’s Rights A Tool For Companies This tool offers guidance to companies on engaging stakeholders on children’s rights as part of enhancing their standards and practices at both the corporate and site levels. Engaging stakeholders on children’s rights can inform the development of company policies, human rights due diligence processes, integrating and acting upon the findings, tracking responses and communicating how impacts are addressed), and the development of grievance and remediation mechanisms. Author(s) / Editor(s) UNICEF Topic(s) Stakeholder EngagementChildren's RightsDue DiligenceHuman Rights Policy Year of publication 2014 Length 32 pages more … Gender Budgeting in the City of Reykjavík Fair distribution of goods and assets according to people’s needs n this short English version, we describe how Gender Budgeting is to be implemented in the budgeting process. The implementation of Gender Budgeting in Reykjavík is built on the Human Rights Policy of the City and the Act on Equal Status and Equal Rights of Women and Men, No. 10/2008. The Human Rights Policy was first approved by the City Council in May 2006. Author(s) / Editor(s) The City of Reykjavík Topic(s) GenderEquality Year of publication 2014 Length 14 pages more … Know How Guide: Human Rights & the Hotel Industry This Know How Guide is a high-level introduction to human rights for the hotel industry –what human rights are, the context of the hotel industry, steps to implement the UN Guiding Principles and resources for further reading.It is primarily written for Corporate Responsibility Managers in hotel companies, though it may also be of interest to individual properties. Author(s) / Editor(s) International Tourism Partnership [ITP] Topic(s) Corporate Social Responsibility [CSR]Due DiligenceGeneral Human Rights Information Year of publication 2014 Length 12 pages more … The impacts of all-inclusive hotels onworking conditions and labour rights in Barbados, Kenya & Tenerife The findings of this research reveal that the tourist sector in the countries studied is characterised by precarious work, low wages, long working hours and unequal opportunity. While these problems exist in a range of hotels, and are the result of inadequate labour law, minimal or no labour inspection, extensive subcontracting and low levels of union density, the impacts are greatest in all inclusive hotels. Author(s) / Editor(s) Tourism Concern Topic(s) Labour Rights Year of publication 2014 Length 24 pages more … The Paradox of Orphanage Volunteering Combating child trafficking through ethical voluntourism The report is about explaining to these good-hearted volunteers, donor agencies, NGOs, embassies and the Government of Nepal the things that we are witnessing in Nepal today with orphanage trafficking and its links to voluntourism. Moreover, it offers advice and recommendations for everyone who has a part to play in encouraging ‘ethical voluntourism. Author(s) / Editor(s) Next Generation Nepal Topic(s) Children's RightsVoluntourismHuman Trafficking Year of publication 2014 Length 64 pages more … Assessing the Effectiveness of Company Grievance Mechanisms (CSR Europe) This report is the outcome of CSR Europe’s collaborative work with members on the topic of company grievance mechanisms. It contains a practical interpretation of the eight effectiveness criteria for grievance mechanisms which served as the basis of CSR Europe’s Management of Complaints Assessment (MOC-A) tool. The report also presents an overview of the initial findings from deploying the tool with 15 companies from a number of different sectors Author(s) / Editor(s) CSR Europe Topic(s) Grievance MechanismsCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR]Due Diligence Year of publication 2013 Length 22 pages more … Business for Social Responsibility: Conducting an Effective Human Rights Impact Assessment Guidelines, Steps, and Examples BSR has been conducting human rights due diligence with companies since our founding, a little more than 20 years ago. Over the past two years, we have worked with companies in multiple industries conducting human rights impact assessments (HRIAs) that align with the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. This report is intended to capture the lessons we have learned and to share our eight guidelines for conducting effective HRIAs. Author(s) / Editor(s) Business for Social Responsibility [BSR] Topic(s) Human Rights Impact Assessment [HRIA]Due Diligence Year of publication 2013 Length 30 pages more … Children’s Rights in Impact Assessments A guide for integrating children’s rights into impact assessments and taking action for children This tool provides guidance for companies on assessing their policies and processes as they relate to the responsibility to respect and commitment to support children’s rights. It can be used to integrate child rights considerations into ongoing assessments of overall human rights impacts, as outlined in the UNGPs on Business and Human Rights. Specifically, it offers a number of criteria that companies can use both to review critical areas of potential or actual impact on children. Author(s) / Editor(s) UNICEFDanish Institute for Human Rights [DIHR] Topic(s) Children's RightsHuman Rights Impact Assessment [HRIA]Corporate Social Responsibility [CSR]Due Diligence Year of publication 2013 Length 68 pages more … Innovating CBT in Asean Current Directions and New Horizons An important part of the research is to stimulate an exchange of ideas and experiences between government, the private sector, local communities, and other stakeholders. The “Innovating CBT in ASEAN” conference is an important part of the research. This book has two main parts. The first part is a literature review and situation analysis of CBT in the 10 countries of ASEAN. The second part of the document presents case studies, written by practitioners with direct field experience. Author(s) / Editor(s) Thailand Community Based Tourism Institute [CBT-I] Topic(s) Community-based Tourism [CBT]Tourism DevelopmentStakeholder Engagement Year of publication 2013 Length 117 pages more … Respecting Human Rights An introductory guide for business This publication highlights the human rights impacts of business activities. It starts by looking at fundamental human rights principles and the human rights that are particularly relevant in the business context. It will become clear that human rights comprise more than the ‘rights at work’, with which businesses are familiar from the ILO’s core labour standards. Author(s) / Editor(s) Global Compact Network Germany Topic(s) Corporate Social Responsibility [CSR]Due DiligenceHuman Rights Policy Year of publication 2013 Length 36 pages more … Sun, Sand And Ceilings: Women In The Boardroom In The Tourism Industry Women in the tourism industry are underrepresented at executive levels of the top tourism companies worldwide despite the fact that women make up the majority of the tourism workforce in most countries- The report addresses four key questions: What is the problem? Why does this matter for the tourism industry? Why does this problem exist? What is being done to tackle the problem? We close with a series of recommendations how gender balance in the boardrooms of tourism companies can be improved. Author(s) / Editor(s) Equality in Tourism Topic(s) EqualityGenderWomen's Rights/Women Empowerment Year of publication 2013 Length 13 pages more … Sustainable Tourism for Development Guidebook [2013] The Guidebook demonstrates how the tourism sector can be a vehicle to foster economic and social growth, through the achievement of development imperatives, while minimizing negative social, cultural and environmental impacts. It highlights in particular the complexity of tourism in its linkages with the whole economic and social fabrics and shows the contrast between its high potential to build better lives for all and the low priority it has been given so far in terms international aid. Author(s) / Editor(s) World Tourism Organization [UNWTO] Topic(s) Tourism DevelopmentSustainability Year of publication 2013 Length 228 pages more … A Rapid Assessment of Children Working as Porters Child Workers in Nepal [CWIN] Child labour in general and its worst forms in particular are a global and a national problem. The study looked at a number of things, including the prevalence of child labour in the sample districts; the emerging patterns of demand and supply; the socio-demographic and economic characteristics of child labourers; the push and pull factors of migration affecting children’s entry into the sector; the work histories, working conditions and hours of children. Author(s) / Editor(s) Adhikari K. P.Subedi G.World EducationPlan Nepal Topic(s) Children's RightsLabour Rights Year of publication 2012 Length 135 pages more … Assessing Human Rights Impacts Kenya Pilot Project Report November 2012 This pilot project represents a first assessment of the human rights risks and impacts arising from Kuoni’s operations and business relationships. the selection of Kenya, where Kuoni operates through its fully-owned destination management company private safaris east Africa Limited (ps L), was based on a number of criteria: For instance, Kenya combines both beach and safari / excursion tourism and therefore provides a good range of Kuoni’s destination business activities. Author(s) / Editor(s) Kuoni Topic(s) Human Rights Impact Assessment [HRIA]Due DiligenceCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR] Year of publication 2012 Length 42 pages more … Menschenrechte achten - ein Leitfaden für Unternehmen Die Broschüre rückt die menschenrechtliche Dimension unternehmerischen Handelns in den Fokus. Dazu werden zunächst menschenrechtliche Grundprinzipien und besonders relevante Menschenrechte dargestellt. Es wird dabei deutlich werden, dass der Menschenrechtskanon mehr umfasst als die durch die Kernarbeitsnormen bekannter gewordenen „Rechte in der Arbeit“. Der weitere Schwerpunkt liegt auf der Frage, welche Rolle den Unternehmen bei der Umsetzung dieser Rechte zukommt. Author(s) / Editor(s) Global Compact Network Germany Topic(s) Corporate Social Responsibility [CSR]Due DiligenceHuman Rights Policy Year of publication 2012 Length 34 pages more … Migrant Workers in the International Hotel Industry This Report addresses complex themes relating to migrant work and migrant workers in the international hotel industry, recognizing that the experience of migrant workers (international and internal), their employers and the wider community varies greatly in different countries and cultures. Author(s) / Editor(s) Baum T.International Labour Organization [ILO] Topic(s) GenderLabour RightsMigrant Workers Year of publication 2012 Length 49 pages more … How to develop a human right policy Provides instruction on how businesses can develop and implement a human rights policy within their companies. The second edition of How to Develop a Human Rights Policy was designed by Human Rights and Labour Working Group member Ernst & Young - Japan. Author(s) / Editor(s) UN Global Compact Topic(s) Human Rights Policy Year of publication 2011 Length 28 pages more … Why the tourism industry needs to take a human rights approach The business case This briefing makes the business case to recognise that true sustainability means taking a human rights approach to tourism. This includes risk management, competitive advantage, social sustainability, and business leadership and ethics. Lastly, this briefing outlines a selection of the numerous initiatives, guidelines and toolkits that are freely available online, and which are designed to assist businesses to adopt and implement a human rights approach. Author(s) / Editor(s) Tourism Concern Topic(s) Corporate Social Responsibility [CSR]Due DiligenceTourism Stakeholder Year of publication 2011 Length 12 pages more … Effective Community Based Tourism A Best Practice Manual his manual provides guidance on the issues to be addressed when developing Community Based Tourism (CBT) activities managed by local communities in regional and rural areas. . It gives particular attention to the potential from and challenges in developing thermal tourism. The overall objective of this manual is to increase awareness in APEC economies of tthe opportunities for CBT as a vehicle for social, economic and environmental development. Author(s) / Editor(s) Institute for Sustainable FuturesAsker S.Boronyak L.Carrard N.Paddon M. Topic(s) Community-based Tourism [CBT]Tourism DevelopmentStakeholder Engagement Year of publication 2010 Length 159 pages more … Children Working in Transport Sector Child Labour Status Report 2009 Child labor in the transportation sector has emerged as a major social challenge due to the increasing process of urbanization. Children working in transportation sector are found in all types of vehicles-trucks, buses, mini-buses, microbuses, jeeps and tempos throughout the country, particularly in mayor urban centres such as; Kathmandu Valley, Dharan-Biratnagar, Birgunj, Nepalgunj, Butwal and Pokhara. Author(s) / Editor(s) World Education Topic(s) Labour RightsChildren's Rights Year of publication 2009 Length 14 pages more … Putting Tourism to Rights A challenge to human rights abuses in the tourism industry This report exposes the violations of human rights that have occurred as a direct result of tourism through an examination of key articles of the UDHR and subsequent UN declarations. It challenges the UK Government and industry to recognise that human rights area fundamental element of any sustainable approach to development – including tourism development, and calls for action to ensure their protection. Author(s) / Editor(s) Tourism Concern Topic(s) Corporate Social Responsibility [CSR]General Human Rights InformationStakeholder Engagement Year of publication 2009 Length 52 pages more … Women empowerment through tourism This report is focused on world-wide case studies of positive examples of women empowerment through tourism. The research has been undertaken for purpose of contributing to the new action plan recently launched by United Nations World Travel Organization (UNWTO) in this area, which has been in consonance with UN Millennium Development Goal (MDG) agenda number three on gender and women empowerment. Author(s) / Editor(s) Wageningen University and Research Centre [WUR] Topic(s) EqualityTourism StakeholderWomen's Rights/Women Empowerment Year of publication 2008 Length 136 pages more … A Toolkit for Monitoring and Managing Community-Based Tourism This Toolkit is designed to provide readers with the know-how to set up and run a monitoring programme for a community-based tourism project. It gives step-by-step guidelines, supported by a wide range of case studies, in order to enable readers to embark on their own monitoring project. This Toolkit is recommended for anyone involved in the funding, planning or managing of a community-based tourism project. Author(s) / Editor(s) Sustainable Tourism Network [SNV]University of Hawaii Topic(s) Community-based Tourism [CBT]Tourism DevelopmentStakeholder Engagement Year of publication 2007 Length 85 pages more … Community Based Tourism Handbook As practitioners and developers of CBT, REST appreciate the hopes which potential CBT practitioners will bring to this CBT Handbook. We share in your excitement and wish you every success in your work. We hope that this Handbook will be a useful resource for you. Nevertheless, from the beginning of the Handbook, REST wish to encourage all readers to contemplate a crucial lesson. Author(s) / Editor(s) Suansri P.Responsible Ecological Social Tour-REST Topic(s) Community-based Tourism [CBT]Tourism DevelopmentStakeholder Engagement Year of publication 2003 Length 120 pages more … National Action Plan (NAP) Germany Helpdesk Website Seite des offiziellen NAP Helpdesks für alle Fragen zu Kernelementen des Deutschen Nationalen Aktionsplans Wirtschaft und Menschenrechte. Sie möchten menschenrechtliche Sorgfalt aktiver in Ihren Unternehmensalltag integrieren? Sie brauchen Unterstützung bei der Identifizierung von Risiken in Ihren Lieferketten? Der NAP Helpdesk ist Ihr Ansprechpartner. Author(s) / Editor(s) Agentur für Wirtschaft & Entwicklung [AWE] Topic(s) National Action PlanCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR]Due Diligence more … #eyesopen on human trafficking Website The global air transport system can also be exploited by criminals for the illegal trafficking of men, women and children. Human trafficking is the fastest growing and second largest criminal industry in the world. This website gives information about the topic. Author(s) / Editor(s) International Air Transport Association [IATA] Topic(s) Human Rights EducationHuman TraffickingTourism Stakeholder more … A Voice for Indigenous Peoples and Minorities Website Indigenous people are among the most disadvantaged people in the world. They often live in resource-rich regions, threatening their way of life with economic interests. Minorities are often discriminated socially, economically or politically. This makes it difficult for them to participate in decision-making processes that affect their way of life and culture. For these reasons, the Society for Threatened Peoples (STP) is committed to indigenous peoples and minorities. Author(s) / Editor(s) Society for Threatened Peoples Topic(s) Indigenous Peoples / Minorities Rights more … Action for Ethical Tourism Website Tourism Concern was founded in 1989 to give a voice to people impacted by the development of the industry around the world, to stand up for their human rights and help them protect their environment. In 2018, the charity was forced to close. Since then we have been in discussion with their founders and trustees about how we might ensure as much as possible of their vital, ground-breaking work carries on, and will remain freely accessible for those that need it most. Author(s) / Editor(s) Tourism Concern Topic(s) SustainabilityTourism StakeholderCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR] more … Assessing the Total Impact of Tourism Website Total Impact Measurement & Management (TIMM) enables decision makers to develop a better understanding of the social, tax, environmental and economic impacts of their activities while still, of course, making a profit. It gives management the ability to compare strategies and investment choices, using quantified data, and evaluate the total impact of each decision they make. Author(s) / Editor(s) The Travel FoundationTUI AG Grouppwc Topic(s) Impact AssessmentTourism StakeholderSustainability more … Blickfang Gedanken zum Fotografieren auf Reisen In dieser Broschüre finden Sie einige Hinweise und Tipps – damit das Fotografieren und Filmen auf beiden Seiten der Kamera zum Vergnügen wird. Author(s) / Editor(s) Studiosus Topic(s) Tourism StakeholderHuman Rights Education Length 11 pages more … BSR - Human Rights Case Studies Website BSR™ is a global nonprofit organization that works with its network of more than 250 member companies and other partners to build a just and sustainable world. From its offices in Asia, Europe, and North America, BSR develops sustainable business strategies and solutions through consulting, research, and cross-sector collaboration. Author(s) / Editor(s) Business for Social Responsibility [BSR] Topic(s) General Human Rights InformationSustainabilityCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR] more … Bureau of International Labor Affairs Website The Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) leads the U.S. government’s efforts to improve working conditions and fight labor exploitation around the world. Our work reflects the values of the American people as it furthers the interests of our workers and businesses. ILAB negotiates, monitors, and enforces the labor provisions of U.S. trade agreements and preference programs. Author(s) / Editor(s) U.S. Department of Labor Topic(s) Children's RightsLabour RightsModern Slavery more … Business and Human Rights Resource Centre Website We advance human rights in business. We track over 10,000 companies, and help the vulnerable eradicate abuse.We amplify the voices of the vulnerable, and human rights advocates in civil society, media, companies, and governments. We help communities and NGOs get companies to address human rights concerns, and provide companies an opportunity to present their response in full. Author(s) / Editor(s) Business & Human Rights Resource Centre Topic(s) Human Rights PolicyCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR]General Human Rights Information more … Centre for the Promotion of Imports from developing countries [CBI] Website CBI, the Centre for the Promotion of Imports from developing countries, contributes to sustainable and inclusive economic development in developing countries through the expansion of exports from these countries to Europe. Author(s) / Editor(s) Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs Topic(s) Corporate Social Responsibility [CSR]Sustainability more … Child Rights and Business Atlas Website The Atlas is a comprehensive tool for identifying human rights related business risks and impacts in a specific country. Each country is given a score, indicating the level of need for company based human rights engagement in it. In addition to the score, the Atlas provides a general overview of potential human rights risks for companies in specific countries. Author(s) / Editor(s) UNICEF Topic(s) Children's RightsRisk AssessmentCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR] more … Childsafe 7 Tips for Travelers 7 better ways to protect children at risk during you travels During your travels, you will probably meet children at risk – perhaps begging at crossroads, selling postcards or fruit at tourist sites, or shining shoes in train stations. You want to help them, but you dint know how. You can really protect these children if you take the right actions. Follow these 7 tips and travel ChildSafe! Author(s) / Editor(s) ChildSafe movement Topic(s) Human Rights EducationChildren's Rights Length 2 pages more … ChildSafe Movement - Together, protecting children Website We created ChildSafe Movement, to provide everyone with the tools to protect children in their daily environment. We provide the highest standards of protection to children and youth by delivering concrete measures and advice to individuals, businesses, governmental and non-governmental organizations. We have developed creative and innovative programs, undertaking vigorous awareness-raising activities and encouraging behavioral change. Author(s) / Editor(s) ChildSafe movement Topic(s) Children's Rights more … Communication on Progress - how to submit a COP as a company? Website Submitting an annual CoP is at the heart of your company’s commitment to the UN Global Compact and provides valuable information to your stakeholders. The overall format of a CoP is flexible and CoPs can be prepared in any language as long as they meet the minimum requirements below. Because our participants are all at different stages in their sustainability journeys, CoPs are categorized into three differentiation levels based on the depth of their disclosure. Author(s) / Editor(s) UN Global Compact Topic(s) National Action PlanCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR]Due Diligence more … Corporate Human Rights Benchmark CHRB Website The Corporate Human Rights Benchmark is a unique collaboration led by investors and civil society organisations dedicated to creating the first open and public benchmark of corporate human rights performance. Corporate Human Rights Benchmark Ltd, is a not for profit company created to publish and promote the Corporate Human Rights Benchmark. Author(s) / Editor(s) Corporate Human Rights Benchmark [CHRB] Topic(s) Non-profitCommunity-based Tourism [CBT]Stakeholder Engagement more … Corporate Social Responsibility, Responsible Business Conduct, and Business & Human Rights Overview of Progress This paper provides an overview of progress in implementation that has been made on Corporate Social Responsibility or Responsible Business Conduct and Business and Human Rights by the Commission and European External Action Service (EEAS) since the renewed EU strategy or Corporate Social Responsibility5 of 2011. It covers social, environmental, ethical, customer and human rights as defined in the strategy and their international dimension. Author(s) / Editor(s) European Commission Topic(s) Corporate Social Responsibility [CSR]Code of ConductDue DiligenceHuman Rights Policy Length 59 pages more … Country Reports on Human Rights Practices Website The annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, also known as the Human Rights Reports, cover internationally recognized individual, civil, political, and worker rights, as set forth in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international agreements. Author(s) / Editor(s) U.S. Department of State Topic(s) General Human Rights Information more … CRBPs Children’s Rights and Business Principles Website Discover how companies in Belgium take action to respect and support children’s rights via the Children’s Rights and Business Principles (CRBP). Author(s) / Editor(s) Children’s Rights and Business Principles [CRBP] Topic(s) Due DiligenceCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR]Sexual Exploitation/Sexual HarassmentChildren's Rights more … CSR Europe - Business Network for Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility Website CSR Europe is the leading European business network for Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility. With our corporate members, National Partner Organisations (NPOs), and Associated Partners we unite, inspire and support over 10,000 enterprises at local, European and global level. We support businesses and industry sectors in their transformation and collaboration towards practical solutions and sustainable growth. We are for systemic change. Author(s) / Editor(s) CSR Europe Topic(s) Corporate Social Responsibility [CSR]Sustainability more … CSR made in Germany Website CSR refers to a company's responsibility for its impact on society. This includes social, environmental and economic aspects, as for example outlined in the internationally recognised reference documents on CSR, chief among them the fundamental ILO declaration on multinational enterprises and social policy, the OECD Guidelines for Multinational enterprises, the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the UN Global Compact and ISO 26000. Author(s) / Editor(s) Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs Germany Topic(s) National Action PlanCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR]Due Diligence more … CSR Risk Check Website The CSR Risk Check is a useful CSR risk assessment tool, giving you an overview of the issues you may encounter in your organisation or company, including earlier on in the production chain. The risk check is easy to use and will instantly give you a list of possible issues for each country and/or product in the form of a risk assessment. Author(s) / Editor(s) MVO Nederland Topic(s) Corporate Social Responsibility [CSR]Supply ChainRisk Assessment more … Danish Institute for Human Rights [DIHR] Website We are Denmark’s national human rights institution. We are also a national equality body in relation to race and ethnicity and gender. Furthermore, we have a special role in the disability area where we promote and monitor the implementation of the UN Convention on the rights of persons with disabilities. Our work often requires a mix of diplomatic and critical dialogue. Author(s) / Editor(s) Danish Institute for Human Rights [DIHR] Topic(s) Disability RightsEqualityDiversity & InclusionGeneral Human Rights Information more … Development-Related Educational Work in Tourism Website The Studienkreis für Tourismus und Entwicklung (Institute for Tourism and Development) concerns itself with development related information and education in tourism. In this context it edits material for publication, it organises international contests, it offers training and seminars for people employed in the tourism sector, it is active in the area of tourism research and consultancy and it is involved in the public debate on tourism development issues. Author(s) / Editor(s) Studienkreis für Tourismus und Entwicklung e.V. Topic(s) Tourism DevelopmentHuman Rights EducationTourism StakeholderNon-profit more … Die SympathieMagazine - der etwas andere Reiseführer Website Diese Reiseführer der besonderen Art informieren unterhaltsam und helfen dabei, Land und Leute verstehen und lieben zu lernen. Garantierter Lesespaß und eine kurzweilige Reisevorbereitung! Author(s) / Editor(s) Studienkreis für Tourismus und Entwicklung e.V. Topic(s) Intercultural UnderstandingHuman Rights Education more … Ecological Tourism in Europe Website Our association was founded in 1991 as a non-profit organisation that provides a forum for NGOs working in the fields of nature conservation and environmental protection, sustainable tourism, youth, leisure activities and culture. Since then, ETE promotes sustainable tourism in Germany and whole Europe - a tourism that is environmentally friendly and socially responsible.We inform travellers and experts from the tourism sector and tourism politics about sustainable forms of tourism. Author(s) / Editor(s) Ecological Tourism in Europe Topic(s) Non-profitSustainabilityEnvironmentTourism Stakeholder more … ECPAT - Ending the Sexual Exploitation of Children Website ECPAT is a worldwide network of organizations working to end the sexual exploitation of children. ECPAT is conducting primary research, as well as bringing together information from various sectors and countries around the world, to form a reliable and professional range of academic sources. Author(s) / Editor(s) ECPAT Topic(s) Children's RightsSexual Exploitation/Sexual HarassmentHuman Trafficking more … ECPAT - Serious Game! Website The sexual exploitation of children is a serious issue and the protection of children is the responsibility of all adults. By using this Serious Game you show that you and/or your company take on responsibility for the protection of children. This tool uses an effective, interactive and entertaining methodology to introduce the topic to tourism professionals and students. Author(s) / Editor(s) ECPAT Topic(s) Children's RightsSexual Exploitation/Sexual Harassment more … eLearning Tools on Child Labour Website The courses are designed to help to better understand what child labour is and the key role ILO stakeholders can play. The content is presented on dynamic screens with interactive tests and exercises. They are free of charge and can be completed anywhere and at one's own pace. User can interrupt going through the modules at any time, and later continue from where one stopped last time. Inputs to assignments are automatically saved and kept confidential, and can be printed. Author(s) / Editor(s) International Labour Organization [ILO] Topic(s) Labour RightsChildren's RightsModern Slavery more … Embrace sustainability in your organisation Website The Travel Foundation works with tourism businesses and destination authorities to enable them to change the way that they work, so that tourism has a more positive impact on local communities and the environment. Author(s) / Editor(s) The Travel Foundation Topic(s) SustainabilityTourism StakeholderCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR] more … Empowering Sustainable Decisions Website GRI is an independent international organization that has pioneered sustainability reporting since 1997. GRI helps businesses and governments worldwide understand and communicate their impact on critical sustainability issues such as climate change, human rights, governance and social well-being. This enables real action to create social, environmental and economic benefits for everyone. Author(s) / Editor(s) Global Reporting Initiative [GRI] Topic(s) SustainabilityCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR] more … Ensuring Women have a voice in global tourism Website Equality in Tourism believes that without a rigorous gender analysis in the thinking, development, practice and evaluation of tourism, women will continue to be exploited. In the same way as a human rights approach to business is now recognised as integral to sustainability, so must a gender approach become part of that same agenda. Author(s) / Editor(s) Equality in Tourism Topic(s) GenderEqualityWomen's Rights/Women Empowerment more … Fair Travel Network Website Schyst resande, Fair Travel network, is comprised of seven organisations that aim to provide a holistic approach to sustainable tourism. Fair Travel network highlights various aspects of tourism and provides a holistic approach to sustainable tourism. Each organisation provides their distinct perspective on human rights issues related to tourism and travelling. Author(s) / Editor(s) Schyst Resande Topic(s) SustainabilityTourism StakeholderCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR] more … fairunterwegs Website fairunterwegs is a non-profit organisation concerned with the social, cultural, economic and ecological impacts of tourism on development. Right from it's inception, it's aim has been to promote the cause of the disadvantaged population in tourist destinations by raising public awareness, by advocating fair trade in tourism in a critical dialogue with the travel industry, and by encouraging travellers to be informed consumers. Author(s) / Editor(s) fairunterwegs Topic(s) Non-profitTourism StakeholderSustainability more … Futouris - Tourismus.Gemeinsam.Zukunftsfähig Website Preserving the heritage of holiday destinations and developing a sustainable future for the travel industry - that is what Futouris stands for! Our members are commited to the improvement of living conditions, the conservation of biological diversity and environment and to climate protection. Our aim is to help - in the longterm, comprehensively and sustainably. All measures are planned and implemented in close collaboration with the local people. Author(s) / Editor(s) Futouris Topic(s) Non-profitSustainabilityTourism Stakeholder more … GATE – Netzwerk, Tourismus, Kultur e.V. Website Ausgehend von einer sozio-kulturellen Dimension des Nachhaltigkeitsbegriffes setzt sich GATE für einen sozialverträglichen Tourismus ein. Dieser kann erreicht werden, indem wir das Verstehen der “fremden” Kultur bei den Reisenden fördern. Dabei liegt unserer Arbeit immer ein ganzheitliches Kulturverständnis zugrunde: Bei der Planung, Durchführung und Verbesserung von Tourismusprojekten sollten alle Bereiche der Kultur der Bereisten berücksichtigt werden. Author(s) / Editor(s) GATE – Netzwerk, Tourismus, Kultur Topic(s) Community-based Tourism [CBT]Sustainability more … Gender-based violence in global supply chains - Resource Kit Website The International Training Centre is an advanced technical and vocational training institution in the heart of a riverside park in Turin, Italy. Founded in 1964 by the International Labour Organization and the Government of Italy, the Centre’s mission is to achieve decent work for all women and men.Gender-based violence violates fundamental human rights as established in the 1948 UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Author(s) / Editor(s) International Labour Organization [ILO]Fair Wear Foundation Topic(s) GenderEqualityL.G.B.T.Q.I.A.+Sexual Exploitation/Sexual Harassment more … Global Business Inititative Website The Global Business Initiative on Human Rights (GBI) is a global, cross-industry business-led organisation focused on advancing corporate respect for human rights among members and around the world.Our members are a committed group of major multinational corporations operating globally. We work to shape practice, inspire commitment and build capability to implement respect for human rights, in line with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. Author(s) / Editor(s) Global Business Inititative [GBI] Topic(s) Corporate Social Responsibility [CSR]Human Rights PolicyStakeholder EngagementDue Diligence more … Global Campus of Human Rights Website The mission of the Global Campus is to become a strategic hub for promoting, connecting and coordinating experts in the area of human rights in all regions of the world. Through higher education, training, research, outreach and specialised advice we aim to contribute to sustainable peace, justice and development. Author(s) / Editor(s) Global Campus of Human Rights Topic(s) Human Rights Education more … Global Compact Network Germany Website The United Nations Global Compact provides a universal language for corporate responsibility and a framework to guide all businesses regardless of size, complexity or location. Joining the UN Global Compact means to take an important, public step to transform our world through principled business. Participation makes a statement about values, and it benefits both society and companies' long-term success. Author(s) / Editor(s) Global Compact Network Germany Topic(s) National Action PlanCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR]Due Diligence more … Global Living Wage Coalition Website The Global Living Wage Coalition (GLWC) aims to develop living wage benchmark estimates in many countries based on a single definition and methodology to calculate living wage, and as a critical step to enable industries and companies to move towards paying a living wage. Author(s) / Editor(s) ISEAL Alliance Topic(s) Labour Rights more … Global Sustainable Tourism Council [GSTC] Website The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) establishes and manages global sustainable standards, known as the GSTC Criteria. There are two sets: Destination Criteria for public policy-makers and destination managers, and Industry Criteria for hotels and tour operators. These are the guiding principles and minimum requirements that any tourism business or destination should aspire. Author(s) / Editor(s) Global Sustainable Tourism Council [GSTC] Topic(s) Non-profitSustainabilityTourism Stakeholder more … Hauser Exkursionen - Porter Policy Website Menschenrechte sind Grundrechte. In unserer Tätigkeit als Reiseveranstalter arbeiten wir täglich für und mit Menschen: KundInnen, Beschäftigte bei uns und unseren Agenturen und die Bevölkerung in den Zielgebieten. Diese Menschen sind das Fundament für die Qualität unserer Dienstleistungen und unseren Unternehmenserfolg. Wir achten ihre Menschenwürde und respektieren ihre Rechte. Author(s) / Editor(s) Hauser Exkursionen Topic(s) Human Rights PolicyCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR] more … Human Rights and Business Dilemmas Forum Website The Human Rights and Business Dilemmas Forum is specifically designed by the UN Global Compact and Verisk Maplecroft to support efforts made by businesses to respect human rights in their operations and supply chains. Explore the dilemmas and case studies that relate to your key risks so that you are better equipped to prevent adverse human rights impacting your business and your partners. Author(s) / Editor(s) UN Global CompactVerisk Maplecroft Topic(s) Corporate Social Responsibility [CSR]Due DiligenceSupply Chain more … Human Rights and Inclusive Business Toolkit Website We have created this toolkit to give practical guidance to businesses around the world on how to better respect human rights. It is part of the Business Call to Action and BSR Masterclass series on inclusive business and human rights which was held in October 2018. Whether it’s doing a rapid assessment of human rights risks, gaining internal buy-in, or starting a grievance mechanism, these tools will help you better respect human rights throughout your business. Author(s) / Editor(s) Business Call to Action Topic(s) Grievance MechanismsHuman Rights Impact Assessment [HRIA]Corporate Social Responsibility [CSR]Due Diligence more … Human Rights Country Profiles Website Browse our research and campaigning across the world, with all the latest news, blogs, and reports. Author(s) / Editor(s) Amnesty International Topic(s) General Human Rights Information more … Human Rights Watch Website Human Rights Watch investigates and reports on abuses happening in all corners of the world. We are roughly 450 people of 70-plus nationalities who are country experts, lawyers, journalists, and others who work to protect the most at risk, from vulnerable minorities and civilians in wartime, to refugees and children in need. We direct our advocacy towards governments, armed groups and businesses, pushing them to change or enforce their laws, policies and practices. Author(s) / Editor(s) Human Rights Watch Topic(s) General Human Rights InformationNon-profit more … Impact Travel Alliance Website Impact Travel Alliance is a global community and nonprofit aimed at improving the world through travel. We educate travelers on how to spend their money mindfully so that their experiences empower locals and protect our environment. Our initiatives are based on education and advocacy around sustainable tourism – travel that has a positive impact on a destination’s environment, economy and culture. Author(s) / Editor(s) Impact Travel Alliance Topic(s) Non-profitSustainabilityTourism Stakeholder more … Institut für Nachhaltigen Tourismus Website Das Institut für nachhaltigen Tourismus hat ein breites Spektrum an Erfahrungen, Kenntnissen und Kontakten in mehreren Funktionen. In erster Linie sind dies die Managementbereiche Nachhaltigkeit und Tourismus, sowie die Querschnittfunktionen Strategie, Qualität und Kundenservice. In seiner Funktion als Professor an der Hochschule Harz hat Prof. Zeiss darüber Erfahrungen in der beruflichen Weiterbildung für Erwachsene. Author(s) / Editor(s) Institut für Nachhaltigen Tourismus Topic(s) SustainabilityTourism StakeholderIntercultural Understanding more … Institute for Human Rights and Business [IHRB] Website Founded in 2009, IHRB is the leading international think tank on business and human rights. IHRB’s mission is to shape policy, advance practice and strengthen accountability in order to make respect for human rights part of everyday business. IHRB’s programmes are organised around key ‘flows’ fundamental to social and economic development, namely: flows of workers, flows of finance, flows of commodities and flows of information. Author(s) / Editor(s) Institute for Human Rights and Business [IHRB] Topic(s) Human Rights PolicyCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR]Due Diligence more … International Centre for the Promotion of Human Rights at the Local and Regional Levels Website The International Centre for the Promotion of Human Rights at the Local and Regional Levels under the auspices of UNESCO contributes to the implementation of the International Human Rights agenda at the local and regional levels. Situated in Graz, Austria, the Centre promotes a human-rights based approach to policy-making and practice at the local and regional levels, building on 20 years of experience and expertise. Author(s) / Editor(s) International Centre for the Promotion of Human Rights at the Local and Regional Levels [UNESCO] Topic(s) General Human Rights InformationHuman Rights Policy more … International Ecotourism Society [TIES] Website The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting ecotourism. Founded in 1990, TIES has been on the forefront of the development of ecotourism, providing guidelines and standards, training, technical assistance, and educational resources. TIES’ global network of ecotourism professionals and travelers is leading the efforts to make tourism a viable tool for conservation, protection of bio-cultural diversity, and sustainable community development. Author(s) / Editor(s) International Ecotourism Society [TIES] Topic(s) Non-profitEnvironmentSustainabilityTourism Stakeholder more … International Labour Organization [ILO] Website The International Labour Organization (ILO) is devoted to promoting social justice and internationally recognized human and labour rights, pursuing its founding mission that social justice is essential to universal and lasting peace. Only tripartite U.N. agency, the ILO brings together governments, employers and workers representatives of 187 member States, to set labour standards, develop policies and devise programmes promoting decent work for all women and men. Author(s) / Editor(s) International Labour Organization [ILO] Topic(s) Children's RightsLabour RightsModern Slavery more … International Tourism Partnership [ITP] Website The International Tourism Partnership provides a non-competitive platform for hotel industry leaders to share ideas, build relationships and work collaboratively to make this one of the world’s most responsible industries. Human rights is an issue that affects all industries but human trafficking and fair labour standards are of particular concern to the hotel sector. Author(s) / Editor(s) International Tourism Partnership [ITP] Topic(s) Tourism StakeholderHuman TraffickingLabour Rights more … ITUC Global Rights Index - The World’s worst countries for Workers Website The ITUC Global Rights Index depicts the world’s worst countries for workers by rating 139 countries on a scale from 1-5 based on the degree of respect for workers’ rights. Workers’ rights are absent in countries with the rating 5 and violations occur on an irregular basis in countries with the rating 1. Author(s) / Editor(s) International Trade Union Confederation [ITUC] Topic(s) Labour RightsModern Slavery more … Knowledge Networking Portal for Sustainable & Responsible Tourism Website Tourism2030 is an independent portal which brings together the global community of people and organisations working for making tourism more sustainable. Author(s) / Editor(s) Tourism 2030 Topic(s) SustainabilityTourism Stakeholder more … Methodological Notes to the Tourism Statistics Database Website Get the latest and most up-to-date tourism statistics for all the countries and regions around the world. Data on inbound, domestic and outbound tourism is available, as well as on tourism industries, employment and complementary indicators. All statistical tables available are displayed and can be accessed individually. Author(s) / Editor(s) World Tourism Organization [UNWTO] Topic(s) Tourism Statistics more … Minority Rights Group International Website Minority Rights Group International campaigns worldwide with around 150 partners in over 50 countries to ensure that disadvantaged minorities and indigenous peoples, often the poorest of the poor, can make their voices heard.Through training and education, legal cases, publications and the media and cultural programmes we support minority and indigenous people as they strive to maintain their rights. Author(s) / Editor(s) Minority Rights Group International Topic(s) Indigenous Peoples / Minorities Rights more … Modern Slavery Registry Website Section 54 of the UK Modern Slavery Act requires commercial organisations that operate in the UK and have an annual turnover above £36m to produce a statement setting out the steps they are taking to address and prevent the risk of modern slavery in their operations and supply chains; The Business & Human Rights Resource Centre provides this registry, which meets a core set of criteria: independent, accountable to the public interest, robust, credible, free, open, accessible and sustainable. Author(s) / Editor(s) Business & Human Rights Resource Centre Topic(s) Labour RightsModern SlaverySupply Chain more … Myanmar Responsible Tourism Institute [MRTI] Website The Myanmar Responsible Tourism Institute (MRTI) is a non-profit organisation aiming to support responsible tourism development in Myanmar through knowledge sharing, training, and research. We envision Myanmar as a responsible tourism destination, making it a better place to live, work and visit. Our mission is to create a knowledge sharing and training platform, empowering partners to work together towards responsible tourism. Author(s) / Editor(s) Myanmar Responsible Tourism Institute [MRTI] Topic(s) Tourism DevelopmentNon-profitTourism StakeholderCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR] more … National Action Plans on Business and Human Rights Website This website is an online “one stop shop” for information regarding the development of National Action Plans (NAPs) on Business and Human Rights. It is managed by the Danish Institute for Human Rights (DIHR). NAPs are policy documents in which a government articulates priorities and actions that it will adopt to support the implementation of international, regional, or national obligations and commitments with regard to a given policy area or topic. Author(s) / Editor(s) Danish Institute for Human Rights [DIHR] Topic(s) National Action PlanDue DiligenceCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR] more … Naturefriends International Website Internationally, ecologically and socially minded! Naturefriends are a democratically organised movement that is committed to ecological and sociopolitical causes. The aim of our activities is sustainable development of the environment and the society at the regional, national and global level. Naturefriends International (NFI) is the umbrella organisation of approximately 45 national member organisations, a platform of the ten largest European environmental NGOs. Author(s) / Editor(s) Naturefriends International Topic(s) Non-profitSustainabilityTourism StakeholderEnvironment more … NEPCon Sustainable Tourism Certification Services Website Since 1987, the Rainforest Alliance has worked to build a global alliance of people who share our vision of a world where people and nature thrive in harmony. Today, we work in more than 70 countries around the world to protect forests, improve the livelihoods of farmers and forest communities, promote their human rights, and help them mitigate and adapt to the climate crisis. Author(s) / Editor(s) Rainforest Alliance Topic(s) Non-profitEnvironmentSustainability Length 1 pages more … NomoGaia - Guiding Business in Human Rights Website At NomoGaia, we believe the business and human rights movement should directly protect people from human rights violations. People in industry, government, consulting, academia and advocacy need easy access to information, tools and resources so they can leverage their own abilities to benefit all humanity. Author(s) / Editor(s) NomoGaia Topic(s) Non-profitHuman Rights Impact Assessment [HRIA]Due DiligenceRisk Assessment more … Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights [OHCHR] Website The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (UN Human Rights) is the leading UN entity on human rights. The General Assembly entrusted both the High Commissioner and her Office with a unique mandate to promote and protect all human rights for all people. UN Human Rights also plays a crucial role in safeguarding the integrity of the three interconnected pillars of the United Nations – peace and security, human rights and development. UN Human Rights provides assistance. Author(s) / Editor(s) Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights [OHCHR] Topic(s) General Human Rights InformationDue Diligence more … Pacific Asia Travel Organisation [PATA] Website PATA’s sustainability website is an online platform that allows users to easily search, browse, and find information related to sustainable and socially responsible tourism. The is to serve as the ‘go-to’ resource for all things related to sustainable and socially responsibl tourism. The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is a not-for profit association that is internationally acclaimed for the responsible development of of travel and tourism to, from and within the Asia Pacific region. Author(s) / Editor(s) Pacific Asia Travel Organisation [PATA] Topic(s) Tourism DevelopmentNon-profitSustainabilityTourism Stakeholder more … PWC Impact Explorer Website Today, business success cannot be achieved through a narrow focus on short term shareholder return. Companies that want to excel need to understand how their actions contribute to Good Growth: growth that is real, inclusive, responsible and lasting. Placing a value on how your business impacts the economy, the environment, and wider society is as important as calculating financial return. Altogether, this measures the total impact your business has on society and provides the information. Author(s) / Editor(s) pwc Topic(s) Human Rights Impact Assessment [HRIA]Due DiligenceCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR] more … Responsible Tourism Partnership [ICRT] Website The Responsible Tourism Partnership works to support the development of responsible tourism businesses and initiatives. We can help organisations in a number of ways and use our experience and expertise to find the most appropriate way to help you. From one-to-one business advice to larger scale destination projects, our skills can help make the difference. Author(s) / Editor(s) Responsible Tourism Partnership Topic(s) Non-profitEnvironmentTourism StakeholderSustainability more … Responsible Travel Website Various volunteering guides outlining related issues by volunteering type and destination . Author(s) / Editor(s) Responsible Travel Topic(s) SustainabilityTour operatorVoluntourism more … ReThink Orphanages Website ReThink Orphanages is a global, cross-sector coalition working to prevent family separation and unnecessary child institutionalization by shifting the way countries in the global north engage with overseas aid and development. 80% of children in orphanages aren’t orphans and often have family who could care for them. Poverty, access to education and disability are some of the main reasons why millions of children are living in orphanages. Author(s) / Editor(s) Better Care Network Topic(s) Children's RightsVoluntourism more … Roundtable Human Rights in Tourism Website The Roundtable Human Rights in Tourism is a non-profit association under German law and an international multi-stakeholder initiative promoting human rights in tourism.It provides incentives for enterprises, organisations and institutions that commit themselves to respect human rights in tourism according to the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. Author(s) / Editor(s) Roundtable Human Rights in Tourism Topic(s) Non-profitTourism StakeholderStakeholder EngagementHuman Rights Impact Assessment [HRIA]Due Diligence more … SA8000 Standard - the world’s leading social certification program Website Standard is the leading social certification standard for factories and organizations across the globe. It was established by Social Accountability International in 1997 as a multi-stakeholder initiative. Over the years, the Standard has evolved into an overall framework that helps certified organizations demonstrate their dedication to the fair treatment of workers across industries and in any country. Author(s) / Editor(s) Social Accountability International [SAI] Topic(s) Labour RightsStakeholder Engagement more … Stronger Together - Tackling Modern Slavery in Supply Chains Website Stronger Together is a multi-stakeholder business-led initiative aiming to reduce modern slavery particularly forced labour, labour trafficking and other hidden third party exploitation of workers. We provide guidance, training, resources and a network for employers, labour providers, workers and their representatives to work together to reduce exploitation. Author(s) / Editor(s) Stronger Together Topic(s) Labour RightsModern SlaverySupply Chain more … Supplier Code of Conduct Guidance for suppliers TUI is committed to sustainable, ethical business in compliance with applicable laws, conventions and regulations. Maintaining integrity in dealings with employees, business partners, shareholders and the general public is an indispensable part of the TUI culture and essential to maintaining high morale and producing fair, reliable and innovative products and services. TUI adheres to an internal Code of Conduct as well as policies and procedures orienting our own daily activities and actions. Author(s) / Editor(s) TUI AG Group Topic(s) Code of ConductSupply ChainTourism StakeholderCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR] Length 7 pages more … Survival - Global Movement for Tribal Peoples’ Rights Website We fight for tribal peoples’ survival. We stop loggers, miners, and oil companies from destroying tribal lands, lives and livelihoods across the globe. We lobby governments to recognise indigenous land rights. We document and expose the atrocities committed against tribal people and take direct action to stop them. We give tribal peoples a platform to speak to the world. Author(s) / Editor(s) Survival Topic(s) Indigenous Peoples / Minorities Rights more … The world's most dangerous megacities for women Website With cities across the globe growing rapidly, the future looks set to be urban with an estimated 66 percent of the population to be living in urban areas by 2050 up from 54 perIn the first poll of its kind, the Thomson Reuters Foundation asked experts in women’s issues which of the world’s megacities are safe for women – and which need to do more to ensure women are not at risk of sexual violence and harassment and harmful cultural practices and have access to healthcare, finance and education. Author(s) / Editor(s) Thomson Reuters Foundation Topic(s) Sexual Exploitation/Sexual HarassmentWomen's Rights/Women Empowerment more … TourCert - Travel for Tomorrow Website TourCert unites experts in tourism, academia, environment, development, and politics. With many years of experiences we are committed to responsible tourism. For us, “Travel for Tomorrow” means making the travel industry fit for the future and also sensitizing travellers on achieving a positive contribution for everyone involved with their holidays. Author(s) / Editor(s) TourCert Topic(s) SustainabilityTourism StakeholderCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR] more … Tourism Value Chain Risk Assessment Website The violation of the rights of the population in the destination country, critical working conditions for low income groups and the release of greenhouse gas emissions from tourist flights as well as overloading of the natural environment. These problems are primarily found in the destination countries, but they do exist in relation to society as a whole while overlapping with other economic sectors. Author(s) / Editor(s) Hamburger Stiftung für Wirtschaftsethik Topic(s) Risk AssessmentSupply ChainTourism Stakeholder more … Tourism Watch Website Tourism Watch works for the consistent application of a human rights approach in tourism that has a central focus on the interests and needs of local people and we are committed to strengthening the social and cultural dimensions of sustainability in tourism. Author(s) / Editor(s) Tourism Watch Topic(s) Community ImpactHuman Rights PolicyCommunity-based Tourism [CBT]Tourism StakeholderVoluntourismSustainable Development Goals [SDGs] more … Travelife for Tour Operators & Travel Agencies Website Travelife is a leading training, management and certification initiative for tourism companies committed to reaching sustainability. Operating your business in a socially and environmentally friendly manner makes good business sense! Both consumer and business demand for responsible products is growing and the public wants to know how you manage your business. Author(s) / Editor(s) Travelife Topic(s) SustainabilityCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR]Tourism Stakeholder more … Traveling Responsibly - Resources for a global sustainable future Website We offer: Sustainability audits of your company, Development of a responsible tourism policy including sustainable supply chain guidelines, Cost saving ideas through waste, water and energy management and implementation strategies, Partnership development and ideas for responsible tourism ventures, PR / marketing expertise, Advice clients on technical aspects of tourism development & organizational issues, Work with you to identify opportunities for new initiatives and servi Author(s) / Editor(s) Sustaining Tourism Topic(s) Supply ChainSustainabilityTourism DevelopmentCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR] more … Travindy - Stories of Sustainable Tourism Website Essential online source for understanding tourism and sustainability and learning how better to communicate its benefits. Author(s) / Editor(s) Travindy Topic(s) SustainabilityTourism StakeholderCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR] more … UNEP FI - Human Rights Guidance Tool by Sector Website The UNEP FI Human Rights Guidance Tool for the Financial Sector is designed as an online signposting tool providing information on human rights risks for financial institutions.The tool focuses specifically on human rights issues relevant to the assessment of business relationships and transactions. Links are also provided within each of the sector briefings to the broader environmental and social risk guidance provided by UNEP FI. Author(s) / Editor(s) UNEP Finance Initiative Topic(s) Human Rights Impact Assessment [HRIA]Due Diligence more … UNGP Reporting Framework Website The UN Guiding Principles [UNGPs] Reporting Framework is the world’s first comprehensive guidance for companies to report on how they respect human rights. Author(s) / Editor(s) Shift Topic(s) Human Rights PolicyCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR]Due Diligence more … UNICEF - Tools on Children's Rights for Companies Website The Atlas is just one of many resources available to help companies evaluate their impact on children’s rights. UNICEF has developed a series of tools and guidance documents to help businesses integrate children’s rights into due diligence procedures, and Global Child Forum has developed knowledge products. These are introduced below. Author(s) / Editor(s) UNICEF Topic(s) Children's RightsDue DiligenceImpact Assessment more … Uppsala Conflict Data Program [UCDP] Website The Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP) is the world’s main provider of data on organized violence and the oldest ongoing data collection project for civil war, with a history of almost 40 years. Its definition of armed conflict has become the global standard of how conflicts are systematically defined and studied. Author(s) / Editor(s) Uppsala Conflict Data Program [UCDP] Topic(s) Peace and Conflict more … Voluntourism and Child Trafficking Into Orphanages In accordance with best practice research, FMN works in Nepal and Uganda to remove children from orphanages, both legal and illegal, and return them to their families in a supported manner. FMN works in partnership with the Nepali government through the Central Child Welfare Board (CCWB) to remove children from orphanages after the CCWB has made a decision to close the orphanage. Author(s) / Editor(s) Forget Me Not Australia [FMN]ECPAT Topic(s) VoluntourismChildren's RightsHuman Trafficking Length 6 pages more … WageIndicator - Minimum Wages / Decent Work Check per Country Website There is a lack of of coherent labour market information, easy to access, easy to understand, full circle, independent, free of politics in many countries worldwide. The national WageIndicator websites function as online, up to date labour market libraries for workers, employers, governments, academics and media alike. Author(s) / Editor(s) WageIndicator Topic(s) Labour RightsModern Slavery more … Walk Free Foundation Website The Walk Free Foundation provides the Secretariat for the Bali Process on People Smuggling, Trafficking in Persons and Related Transnational Crime, and champions business sector engagement in this regional program. It is also advocating strongly for all leading global economies to enact laws to ensure all organisations are held accountable for taking proactive steps to remove modern slavery from their supply chains. Author(s) / Editor(s) Minderoo Foundation Topic(s) Modern SlaveryLabour RightsNon-profitSupply Chain more … Wild Asia - Counselling on Sustainable Tourism Website Wild Asia was first established in 2003 as a Malaysian-based social enterprise. We work to help adapt the way consumers, businesses and traders operate, ensuring that they can leave a positive footprint on the developing world. We take a bottom-up approach starting at the very beginning: the raw materials. It is here that we find ways to guide organisations in creating a better environment for their employees, local communities and surrounding biodiversity. Author(s) / Editor(s) Wild Asia Topic(s) SustainabilityEnvironmentTourism Development more …
World Report 2020 World Report 2020 is Human Rights Watch’s 30th annual review of human rights practices around the globe. It summarizes key human rights issues in more than 100 countries and territories worldwide, drawing on events from late 2018 through November 2019. The book reflects extensive investigative work that Human Rights Watch staff undertook in 2019, usually in close partnership with human rights activists and groups in the country in question. Author(s) / Editor(s) Human Rights Watch Topic(s) General Human Rights Information Year of publication 2020 Length 335 pages more …
Atlas der Zivilgesellschaft Report zur weltweiten Lage Der Atlas der Zivilgesellschaft 2020 zeigt die gegenwärtigen Handlungsspielräume der Zivilgesellschaft auf. Wo sind freie Rede, Vereinigungen oder Versammlungen möglich, wo werden Menschenrechte geachte und w verfügt die Zivilgesellschaft über demokratische Teilhabe? Die Daten dafür stammen von CIVICUS, der Weltallianz zur Bürgerbeteiligung. Der CIVICUS-Monitor ist die umfassendste Dokumentation zum Zustandder globalen Zivilgesellschaft. Author(s) / Editor(s) Bread for the WorldCivicusJakob Ch.Meissler Ch.Neuroth C.Utermöhlen N. Topic(s) General Human Rights Information Year of publication 2020 Length 84 pages more …
Human Rights Impact Assessment Thailand & Myanmar A value-chain-focused human rights impact assessment conducted by the Roundtable Human Rights in Tourism e. V This report summarizes the key findings of the value-chain-focused human rights impact assessment (HRIA) conducted in Thailand and in Myanmar from a European tour operator's (TO) perspective in September 2019. It provides ideas for concrete measures for European TOs to enhance the positive and mitigate the negative impacts of their touristic activities on human rights in the two countries and identifies lessons for TOs conducting further HRIAs in line with the UN Guiding Principles. Author(s) / Editor(s) Roundtable Human Rights in Tourismfocusright Topic(s) Human Rights Impact Assessment [HRIA]Due DiligenceStakeholder EngagementTourism Stakeholder Year of publication 2020 Length 72 pages more …
LGBT+ Equality in the Workplace A bilingual resource guide for employers in Myanmar This Guide was created by the Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business in collaboration with Colors Rainbow. It is intended to help senior managers in companies, whether large or small, Myanmar or foreign, to gain a better understanding of key concepts related to LGBT+ rights in Myanmar. Author(s) / Editor(s) Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business [MCRB]Color Rainbow Topic(s) Labour RightsL.G.B.T.Q.I.A.+Equality Year of publication 2020 Length 31 pages more …
Methodological Notes to the Tourism Statistics Database 2020 Edition database available on the tourism sector, the Yearbook of Tourism Statistics focuses on data related to inbound tourism (total arrivals and overnight stays), broken down by country of origin. The 2020 edition of the Methodological Notes in English, French and Spanish compiles notes from the UNWTO Yearbook and Compendium of Tourism Statistics for 203 countries. Author(s) / Editor(s) World Tourism Organization [UNWTO] Topic(s) Tourism Statistics Year of publication 2020 Length 238 pages more …
Migrant Workers in the Tourism Industry: How Has COVID-19 Affected Them, and What Does the Future Hold? This paper explores how governments and civil society should support migrant workers in the short-term. It also seeks to explore how the tourism industry could use this moment to ‘build back better’ in the long-term, improving both environmental sustainability and the conditions under which its key workers operate. Author(s) / Editor(s) Dempster H.Zimmer C.Center for Global Development Topic(s) COVID-19Labour RightsMigrant Workers Year of publication 2020 Length 31 pages more …
Sustainable Goals Website Analysis and recommendations on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Information regarding SDG's and Covid-19 (2020 Edition): Recovering better after COVID-19 demands that we redouble our ambition, decisiveness and urgency to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Author(s) / Editor(s) UNA-UK Topic(s) COVID-19SustainabilitySustainable Development Goals [SDGs] Year of publication 2020 more …
Tourism for Good A roadmap for rebuilding travel and tourism. The report sets out how the devastating impact of the global pandemic has brought into relief the value of tourism to holidaymakers, the UK and destinations and provides a framework for collaborative action to build better places to live in and better places to visit. Author(s) / Editor(s) ABTA Topic(s) Code of ConductCOVID-19Crisis ManagementSustainabilityDue Diligence Year of publication 2020 Length 85 pages more …
Women's Human Rights & Business What ASEAN governments and businesses can do to support gender equality and the empowerment of women in the workplace This Briefing Paper contributes to the global conversation on how States and businesses can use the gender lens to ensure that policies and practices create an enabling environment for gender equality and women’s empowerment. It focuses on six priority issues affecting Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) women workers Author(s) / Editor(s) Institute for Social Entrepreneurship in Asia [ISEA]Initiatives for Dialogue and Empowerment through Alternative Legal Services [IDEALS-Philippines]Weaving Women’s Voices in Southeast Asia [WEAVE]Business & Human Rights Resource Centre Topic(s) GenderEqualityWomen's Rights/Women Empowerment Year of publication 2020 Length 23 pages more …
5 Schritte zum Management der menschenrechtlichen Auswirkungen Ihres Unternehmens Dieser Leitfaden gibt Unternehmen, insbesondere kleinen und mittelständischen Unternehmen (KMU), Handlungsanleitung für einen einfachen und dennoch umfassenden Prozess, um mit der Ermittlung ihrer potenziellen Auswirkungen auf die Menschenrechte zu beginnen. Der Leitfaden bietet Ihnen Ansätze und Hilfsmittel, um zu analysieren, was Ihr Unternehmen bereits unternimmt, um diese Auswirkungen anzugehen und wo Verbesserungsbedarf besteht. Author(s) / Editor(s) Global Compact Network Germany Topic(s) Human Rights Impact Assessment [HRIA]Due Diligence Year of publication 2019 Length 46 pages more …
Global Report on Women in Tourism The aim of the Global Report on Women in Tourism is to examine the key factors that contribute to gender equality in the tourism sector. It pinpoints challenges and identifies ways to mitigate inequality and harness tourism’s potential to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment worldwide. In order to do this, the report explores five thematic areas – employment; entrepreneurship; education and training; leadership, policy and decision-making; and community and civil society. Author(s) / Editor(s) World Tourism Organization [UNWTO] Topic(s) EqualityTourism StakeholderWomen's Rights/Women Empowerment Year of publication 2019 Length 192 pages more …
Im Blick: Menschenrechte auf Reisen Die Rolle von Reiseleiterinnen und Reiseleitern Im Zentrum der Tourismus- und Reisewirtschaft stehen Menschen. Nur wo die Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeiter motiviert sind, wo faire Geschäfts- und Arbeitsbedingungen herrschen und wo die lokale Bevölkerung respektiert wird, lassen sich qualitätsvolle Tourismusprodukte etablieren, die langfristig erfolgreich sind. Dabei ist vieles zu bedenken. Author(s) / Editor(s) Naturefriends International Topic(s) Corporate Social Responsibility [CSR]Human Rights Education Year of publication 2019 Length 12 pages more …
Independent Review of the Modern Slavery Act 2015: Final Report The world-leading Modern Slavery Act was introduced in2015 to tackle modern slavery in this country and set anexample for other countries seeking to do the same. Four years on, manyeffects ofthe Act are apparent. It gives law enforcement agencies the tools to tackle modern slavery offences, including a maximum life sentencefor perpetrators and enhancedprotectionfor victims. Author(s) / Editor(s) Modern Slavery Unit Topic(s) Labour RightsModern Slavery Year of publication 2019 Length 150 pages more …
Inhospitable How hotels in Qatar & the UAE are failing migrant workers Gulf countries working to diversify their economies are investing in hospitality, with the 2020 World Expo in Dubai and 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar driving much of the regional sector’s growth. Migrant labour will be the backbone of hotels’ efforts to accommodate the influx of people visiting the region. Managed well, this can bring shared prosperity to the Gulf States, and to migrant workers and their families. Author(s) / Editor(s) Business & Human Rights Resource Centre Topic(s) Migrant WorkersLabour RightsModern Slavery Year of publication 2019 Length 25 pages more …
Nachhaltigkeitsbericht 2019/2020 mit integrierter Umwelterklärung gemäß EMAS III Die Umstellung auf die Global-Reporting-Initiative-Richtlinien GRI G3.1 auf GRI G4 erforderte eine Ermittlung und Anpassung der Berichtsinhalte für das Berichtsjahr 2015/2016. Dies wurde anhand einer Wesentlichkeitsanalyse unter Berücksichtigung der von der GRI vorgegebenen Struktur sowie deren Grundsätzen erreicht. Die Grundsätze fordern eine verstärkte Einbindung der Stakeholder, einen Nachhaltigkeitskontext sowie den Bezug zur Wesentlichkeit und Vollständigkeit. Author(s) / Editor(s) Studiosus Topic(s) Stakeholder EngagementTourism StakeholderCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR]Due Diligence Year of publication 2019 Length 108 pages more …
Tourism, Land Grabs and Displacement A Study with Particular Focus on the Global South This study examines the global scope of tourism-related grabbing of land and other natural resources and its diverse expressions and mechanisms, for instance by enclosing territories, evicting communities, extracting natural resources and erasing livelihood opportunities. Particular emphasis is placed on countries and regions in the Global South where land and resource rights of communities and individuals tend to be less protected by existing legal frameworks and social safeguard mechanisms. Author(s) / Editor(s) Neef A. Topic(s) Land RightsCommunity ImpactTourism Development Year of publication 2019 Length 140 pages more …
Watch Out for Human Rights in Tourism The role of tour guides Guideline for tour guides how to communicate human-rights-related topics and how to handle human rights issues responsibly. Author(s) / Editor(s) Naturefriends International Topic(s) Human Rights EducationCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR] Year of publication 2019 Length 12 pages more …
Worth Listening - Understanding and implementing human rights grievance management A business guide This guide is intended to assist companies, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in designing effective human rights grievance mechanisms. It provides practical advice and case studies, which show that your business is not expected to come up with a perfect, one-size-fits-all solution. Author(s) / Editor(s) Global Compact Network Germany Topic(s) Grievance MechanismsDue Diligence Year of publication 2019 Length 60 pages more …
Child Safeguarding Toolkit For Business a step-by-step guide to identifying and preventing risks to children who interact with your business This toolkit is a practical tool that allows companies to identify, assess and address risks to children they interact with; aiming at preventing any physical, sexual and emotional abuse and maltreatment by employees and other persons whom the company is responsible for. The Toolkit guides companies through six steps in the process of assessing their safeguarding risks and developing a child safeguarding program. Author(s) / Editor(s) UNICEF Topic(s) Children's RightsHuman Rights Risk Assessment [HRRA]Human Rights Policy Year of publication 2018 Length 36 pages more …
From Volunteering to Voluntourism Challenges for the reponsible development of a growing trend Challenges for the Responsible Development of a Growing Travel Trend. Voluntourismus- this means short-term volunteering with high adventure and experiential content - has become increasingly important in the past years in Germany. Author(s) / Editor(s) Tourism Watch Topic(s) VoluntourismTourism Development Year of publication 2018 Length 24 pages more …
Gender dimensions in tourism work This report aims to develop a proposal on how to analyse tourism work from a gender perspective. To this end, we intend to clarify, from the existing bibliography and our own research, what seem to us to be a series of fundamental questions: How can women’s work in tourism be addressed? What is and what is meant by the feminisation of tourism work? What are the key issues of gender analysis in tourism work? Author(s) / Editor(s) Alba Sud Topic(s) GenderEqualityWomen's Rights/Women Empowerment Year of publication 2018 Length 36 pages more …
Putting people centre stage - ABN AMRO Group N.V. Human Rights Report 2018 ABN AMRO today releases its second Human Rights Report, underpinned by the reporting guidelines of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. A significant part of the report is dedicated to people in vulnerable positions, be it retail clients with debt issues or children labouring in the supply chains of companies the bank finances. In other words, this ranges from people known to the bank, such as its clients and employees, to large groups of people that are not in direct contact. Author(s) / Editor(s) ABN AMRO Group N.V. Topic(s) Corporate Social Responsibility [CSR]Due DiligenceStakeholder EngagementHuman Rights Policy Year of publication 2018 Length 76 pages more …
Speaking with Care A Manual to Prevent, Mitigate, and Counter Hate Speech Targeting Sexual and Gender Minorities in East Africa This manual explores the dangerous effects of hate speech and discrimination directed at sexual and gender minorities in East Africa, specifically in Kenya and Uganda. It presents guidance and strategies to identify, prevent, mitigate, and counter hate speech based on sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions and to promote human rights. Author(s) / Editor(s) Rafto Foundation for Human Rights and Sexual Minorities UgandaPellot B. Topic(s) GenderEqualityL.G.B.T.Q.I.A.+Sexual Exploitation/Sexual Harassment Year of publication 2018 Length 107 pages more …
The Global Slavery Index 2018 The 2018 Global Slavery Index measures the extent of modern slavery country by country, and the steps governments are taking to respond to this issue, to objectively measure progress toward ending modern slavery. The Index draws together findings from across estimates of prevalence, measurement of vulnerability, and assessment of government responses, alongside an analysis of trade flows and data on specific products. Author(s) / Editor(s) Walk Free Foundation Topic(s) Modern SlaveryLabour RightsGeneral Human Rights Information Year of publication 2018 Length 292 pages more …
Tourism Impact Assessment Zanzibar - Assessment of the Impact of Tourism on Communities and Children in Zanzibar The overall objective of this assessment report is to identify the impact of tourism on children and communities and provide recommendations on how the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar, UNICEF and key tourism stakeholders could engage to leverage opportunities and mediate risks. The main research question is: To what extent, and in which ways, does the tourism industry in Zanzibar, directly and/or indirectly affect the lives of children, families and communities? Author(s) / Editor(s) UNICEFWyser B. Topic(s) Community ImpactChildren's RightsHuman Rights Impact Assessment [HRIA]Due Diligence Year of publication 2018 Length 156 pages more …
Zuhören lohnt sich - Menschenrechtliches Beschwerdemanagement verstehen und umsetzen Ein Leitfaden für Unternehmen Dieser Leitfaden soll deutschen Unternehmen, auch kleineren und mittleren, mit praxisnahen Anleitungen dabei helfen, die Herausforderung anzugehen, effektive menschenrechtliche Beschwerdemechanismen zu gestalten. Mit Beispielen aus der Unternehmenspraxis wird illustriert, dass von Ihrem Unternehmen keine vermeintlich perfekte One- Size-Fits-All-Lösung erwartet wird. Author(s) / Editor(s) Global Compact Network Germany Topic(s) Grievance MechanismsDue Diligence Year of publication 2018 Length 60 pages more …
Community-based Tourism in Flores: Impacts and Carrying Capacity The research of this report describes the perception of the tourism development in three communities in different locations across the island of Flores in Indonesia. Two of the communities are traditional villages. The third is a typical Flores farming community. The study considered 44 different factors in order to evaluate the impact of tourism development on the communities. Author(s) / Editor(s) Remmer S.WISATASwisscontact Topic(s) Community-based Tourism [CBT]Tourism Development Year of publication 2017 Length 76 pages more …
Do No Harm - A Toolkit for the Tourism Industry This Do No Harm toolkit has been developed for businesses, not-for-profit and government organisations that directly or indirectly supply goods or services to the tourism, travel and hospitality industries. The toolkit presents a background to conflict, peace and Do No Harm in the context of the tourism sector. This is followed by practical analysis templates. Author(s) / Editor(s) CDA Collaborative Learning Projects Topic(s) Supply ChainCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR]Peace and Conflict Year of publication 2017 Length 84 pages more …
Dos and Don’ts for Tourists How to be a responsible traveler in Myanmar As a frame of reference for responsible tourists in Myanmar, the Dos and Don’ts for Tourists provide suggestions on how tourists can visit Myanmar responsibly. The Dos and Don’ts aim to maximize tourism’s benefit and minimize the negative impacts of tourism on the environment, culture and society. Author(s) / Editor(s) Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business [MCRB] Topic(s) Human Rights EducationTourism StakeholderIntercultural Understanding Year of publication 2017 Length 64 pages more …
Human Rights Assessments in the Tourism Sector A data collection guide for practitioners To meet their responsibility to respect human rights as per the United Nations (UN)Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, companies must proactively practise human rights due diligence and assess their impacts on people. A number of companies in the tourism sector have tested and used approaches to human rights impact assessments(HRIA)individually (e.g. human rights impact assessments by Kuoni)or in cooperation with others (e.g. sector-wide impact assessment in Myanmar). Author(s) / Editor(s) inatourHamburger Stiftung für Wirtschaftsethik Topic(s) Human Rights Impact Assessment [HRIA]Due Diligence Year of publication 2017 Length 31 pages more …
Indigenous People and the Travel Industry: Global Good Practice Guidelines The following practical guidelines—developed over the course of a year by the George Washington University International Institute of Tourism Studies, G Adventures and the Planeterra Foundation—are intended for use by travel companies that work with Indigenous communities around the world. They are meant to encourage responsible conduct and guide good business practices that serve and protect the interests of Indigenous communities and travel companies as well as produce visitor experiences. Author(s) / Editor(s) G Adventures Responsible Travel Topic(s) Indigenous Peoples / Minorities RightsDue DiligenceCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR] Year of publication 2017 Length 24 pages more …
Indigenous Peoples & Tourism This report aims to introduce some of the key issues surrounding Indigenous peoples and tourism. It is split into sections dealing with main themes, offering examples of both good and bad practice. The themes included are: marketing, ecotourism, spirituality, land rights and control. Our aim is to promote discussion and offer guidelines for best practice in this growing industry. Author(s) / Editor(s) Tourism Concern Topic(s) Indigenous Peoples / Minorities RightsTourism StakeholderCommunity Impact Year of publication 2017 Length 18 pages more …
Insight report Women working in the hospitality & tourism sector This report looks at the talent retention of women in the hospitality and tourism sector and the extent to which the industry is maximising opportunities to retain and progress women into more senior roles. It explores the organisational barriers preventing more women from progressing into these roles, the structural barriers across the industry and the pay differentials between men and women. Author(s) / Editor(s) People 1st Topic(s) EqualityLabour RightsWomen's Rights/Women Empowerment Year of publication 2017 Length 7 pages more …
Risk and Crisis Management in Tourism Sector: Recovery From Crisis in the OIC Member Countries The specific objectives of the study are to show how the tourism sectors of countries have been affected by crises; to present strategies for OIC Member States to deal with risks and crises in the tourism sector; to identify crisis management tools (from the Government side) which are relevant to the tourism industry; and to identify the main challenges in implementing measures to reduce the effects of crises and lessons learned from other countries in recent years. Author(s) / Editor(s) COMCEC Coordination Office [CCO] Topic(s) Crisis ManagementTourism Stakeholder Year of publication 2017 Length 180 pages more …
Tourism for Development Women and Tourism: Designing for Inclusion This preparatory World Bank paper on tourism and gender explains the rationale for integrating a gender lens into tourism development projects. It also includes a set of resources designed to help development professionals and project managers get started and find necessary data. This paper paves the way for more in-depth operational research and data collection on what works for empowering women in the tourism sector. Author(s) / Editor(s) The World Bank Group Topic(s) Diversity & InclusionEqualityWomen's Rights/Women Empowerment Year of publication 2017 Length 36 pages more …
Tourism’s Dirty Secret The Exploitation Of Hotel Housekeepers This report examines the working lives of housekeepers in Toronto, Canada, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic and Phuket, Thailand. In dozens of interviews with hotel housekeepers, representatives of workers’ organizations and hotel managers, Oxfam found five overarching trends common to the three locations. Author(s) / Editor(s) Oxfam Canada Topic(s) EqualityGenderLabour RightsWomen's Rights/Women Empowerment Year of publication 2017 Length 28 pages more …
Asean Community Based Tourism Standard The objective of this Checklist is to enable assessment of the performance and achievement of CBT initiatives in the ASEAN region. Assessment is based on the degree to which a CBT initiative meets the quality requirements specified in the ASEAN CBT Standard. The Checklist was developed as a practical tool for CBT Committees, communities and assessors to evaluate the performance of a CBT initiative and for determining its qualification as a ASEAN CBT initiative. Author(s) / Editor(s) Association of Southeast Asian Nations [ASEAN] Topic(s) Community-based Tourism [CBT]Tourism DevelopmentStakeholder Engagement Year of publication 2016 Length 270 pages more …
Designing effective human rights training aligned with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights Companies have an internationally recognized responsibility to respect human rights and to develop a suitable training program to ensure that employees are equipped to help reduce the risk of human rights harm. This Good Practice Note highlights different approaches for designing effective human rights training programs and identify challenges that can be avoided with proper planning. Author(s) / Editor(s) UN Global Compact Topic(s) Human Rights PolicyDue DiligenceCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR] Year of publication 2016 Length 19 pages more …
Doing business with respect for human rights a guidance tool for companies This guidance is more than a theoretical explanation of what the Guiding Principles say; it is based on real experiences of companies, and their stakeholders, in diverse and complex situations. This guidance is for company staff who want to understand what “doing business with respect for human rights” means. It is for anyone who faces – or could face – scenarios in which their function, department or company could be connected to harm to people, or what this guidance calls “negative impacts". Author(s) / Editor(s) Global Compact Network NetherlandsOxfamShift Topic(s) Corporate Social Responsibility [CSR]Due Diligence Year of publication 2016 Length 136 pages more …
Global Study on Sexual Exploitation of Children in Travel and Tourism 2016 The Global Study on SECTT aims to bring this gross violation of children’s right into the light, and marks the 20th anniversary of the 1st World Congress on the Sexual Exploitation of Children. Guided by a High-Level Taskforce and informed by detailed studies from every region and many countries, as well as contributions from experts and children, the Global Study is the first (and, to date, the only) research initiative on SECTT to explore emerging trends and possible solutions. Author(s) / Editor(s) Hawke A.Raphael A.ECPAT Topic(s) Children's RightsSexual Exploitation/Sexual Harassment Year of publication 2016 Length 154 pages more …
Human Rights Impact Assessment Guidance and Toolbox This Road-testing version of the HumanRights Impact Assessment (HRIA) Guidance andToolbox is based on DIHR materials and experiences, input from expert reviewers, the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and international human rights instruments, as well as public domain sourceson impact assessment. Author(s) / Editor(s) Götzmann N.Bansal T.Wrzoncki E.Poulsen-Hansen C.Tedaldi J.Høvsgaard R.Danish Institute for Human Rights [DIHR] Topic(s) Human Rights Impact Assessment [HRIA]Due Diligence Year of publication 2016 Length 139 pages more …
Human Rights in Tourism An Implementation Guideline for Tour Operators This guideline is based on the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and was specifically devised by the members of the Roundtable Human Rights in Tourism to address the needs of tour operators. It supports the development of a human rights strategy that can be integrated into already existing management structures of the tourism industry, and individually adapted to their size and business activities. To specify social needs and root human rights issues deeply within the organisation. Author(s) / Editor(s) Roundtable Human Rights in Tourism Topic(s) Human Rights PolicyCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR]Due DiligenceTour operator Year of publication 2016 Length 36 pages more …
Land Rights Matter! Anchors to Reduce Land Grabbing, Dispossession and Displacement A Comparative Study of Land Rights Systems in Southeast Asia and the Potential of National and International Legal Frameworks and Guidelines The purpose of this comparative land policy study is, first, to provide a comprehensive overview of the current situation of statutory and customary land rights systems in six Southeast Asian countries, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Philippines and Vietnam and, second, to discuss the potential of national and international legal frameworks and guidelines to reduce land grabbing, dispossession and displacement in these countries. Author(s) / Editor(s) Bread for the World Topic(s) Land RightsCommunity ImpactTourism Development Year of publication 2016 Length 80 pages more …
Slum tourism: helping to fight poverty ...or voyeuristic exploitation? This report presents findings from desk-based research which sought to answer the following questions: What is slum tourism and why do people choose to visit slums? How can slum tourism benefit people in deprived areas? When is slum tourism voyeuristic and exploitative? Is it possible to define best practice principles in slum tourism? Author(s) / Editor(s) Tourism Concern Topic(s) Slum TourismCommunity Impact Year of publication 2016 Length 10 pages more …
Sustainability in tourism - A guide through the label jungle Currently, tourism boasts more than 150 quality labels worldwide. We provide you with a tool for comparing the main characteristics and quality features of well-known sustainability labels in tourism. It will help you to select holiday options that respect human rights, go easy on the environment and are of palpable use to the local population in the regions visited. Author(s) / Editor(s) fairunterwegsECOTRANS e.V.Naturefriends InternationalTourism Watch Topic(s) Human Rights EducationSustainability Year of publication 2016 Length 23 pages more …
Sweet & Sour The Struggle of Chinese Restaurant-Workers Precarious employment is on the rise in the Ontario labour market. Recent immigrants, those with uncertain and precarious immigration status, racialized persons and women are over-represented in these situations, and certain workers are far more vulnerable to employer exploitation and abuse. The resulting report paints a compelling portrait of their experiences in the workplace. Author(s) / Editor(s) Metro Toronto Chinese and Southeast Asian Legal Clinic Topic(s) Migrant WorkersLabour Rights Year of publication 2016 Length 42 pages more …
Tourism in Fragile Contexts Guidelines for Product and Communication Managers for the Implementation of Human Rights-Related Due Diligence In this guideline, the Roundtable highlights another dimension of corporate due diligence in fragile human rights situations and supports tour operators in meeting their special responsibility. Author(s) / Editor(s) Roundtable Human Rights in Tourism Topic(s) Due DiligenceCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR]Peace and Conflict Year of publication 2016 Length 10 pages more …
Tourismus in fragilen Kontexten Eine Orientierungshilfe für Produkt-und Kommunikationsverantwortliche zur Umsetzung menschenrechtlicher Sorgfalt Mit der Orientierungshilfe zeigt der Roundtableeine weitere Dimension unternehmerischer Sorgfalt in menschen-rechtlich fragilen Kontexten auf und unterstützt Reiseanbieter, diese besondere Verantwortung wahrzunehmen. Author(s) / Editor(s) Roundtable Human Rights in Tourism Topic(s) Corporate Social Responsibility [CSR]Due DiligencePeace and Conflict Year of publication 2016 Length 8 pages more …
5 Steps Towards Managing the Human Rights Impacts of Your Business Getting started with human rights due diligence This guide sets out a simple and thorough process for any company, but particularly small and mediumsized enterprises, to get started with identifying its potential human rights impacts on those people directly affected by its activities, and those whose lives it touches through its relationships with suppliers or other parties. Author(s) / Editor(s) Global Compact Network Germany Topic(s) Human Rights Impact Assessment [HRIA]Due Diligence Year of publication 2015 Length 42 pages more …
Assessing Human Rights Risks and Impacts Perspectives from corporate practice his publication provides an insight into the different contexts, motives, requirements and approaches of five companies that have begun to assess the human rights risks and impacts of their business activities and relationships. It gives an impression of the benefits and limitations of each chosen approach and outlines the challenges faced and the lessons learned by the companies interviewed. Author(s) / Editor(s) Global Compact Network GermanyGerman Institute for Human Rights Topic(s) Human Rights Risk Assessment [HRRA]Due DiligenceCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR] Year of publication 2015 Length 46 pages more …
Community-Driven Operational Level Grievance Mechanisms This report records discussions and recommendations from an expert workshop that was convened to discuss a new model for the design and implementation of operational-level grievance mechanisms (OGMs) that is driven by community conceptions of justice and fair play.OGMs are systems that companies set up at their operational sites to handle complaints from workers, community members, and other stakeholders. Author(s) / Editor(s) EarthRights International Topic(s) Grievance MechanismsCommunity ImpactStakeholder Engagement Year of publication 2015 Length 33 pages more …
Dark Clouds over the Sunshine Paradise Tourism & Human Rights in Sri Lanka The STP report looks at whether, and to what extent, human rights abuses relating to tourism development have taken place in the three newly developed tourist regions of Kuchchaveli, Passikudah and Kalpitiya, as well as the degree to which the local population can actually profit from the tourism boom. Author(s) / Editor(s) Society for Threatened Peoples Topic(s) General Human Rights InformationTourism DevelopmentTourism Stakeholder Year of publication 2015 Length 88 pages more …
Destination Mutual Benefit: A Guide to Inclusive Business in Tourism When tourism companies incorporate local communities and low-income people in their business as employees and entrepreneurs, they create a more authentic, unique, and welcoming experience for guests. While tourism companies strengthen their business foundations, local people gain access to income and development opportunities. This guide shows tourism companies how to discover and reap their inclusive business potential. Author(s) / Editor(s) Tewes-Gradl Ch.Pirzer Ch.van Gaalen M.endevaGesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit [GIZ] Topic(s) Community-based Tourism [CBT]Community ImpactTourism Development Year of publication 2015 Length 80 pages more …
Human Rights in Practice! Recommendations for implementation of labor and social standards for driving personnel in the tourism sector This working paper describes the recommended minimum requirements for social and labor standards concerning driving personnel in the transport sector. It also offers practical recommendations for their implementation and monitoring. The recommendations are designed in a way that makes them applicable worldwide as far as possible, even though adjustments to the local circumstances might be necessary. Author(s) / Editor(s) Roundtable Human Rights in Tourism Topic(s) Due DiligenceLabour RightsTourism Stakeholder Year of publication 2015 Length 8 pages more …
Menschenrechte im Tourismus Ein Umsetzungsleitfaden für Reiseveranstalter Der Leitfaden unterstützt die Entwicklung einer Menschenrechtsstrategie, die sich in bereits bestehende Managementstrukturen von Tourismusunternehmen integrieren und individuell an deren Betriebsgröße und Geschäftstätigkeit anpassen lässt – zur Konkretisierung sozialer Aspekte und zur stärkeren Verankerung der Menschenrechte innerhalb der Organisation. Author(s) / Editor(s) Roundtable Human Rights in Tourism Topic(s) Human Rights PolicyDue DiligenceCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR]Tour operator Year of publication 2015 Length 36 pages more …
Menschenrechte im Tourismus – Zur Stärkung menschenrechtlicher Verantwortung von Tourismusunternehmen und Tourist_innen durch Bildung Der Titel meiner Dissertationsarbeit „Menschenrechte im Tourismus“ regte bisweilen in meinem persönlichen wie auch fachlichen Umfeld zu Spekulationen an. Dieses setzt sich mit der menschenrechtlichen Verantwortung von Tourismusunternehmen und Reisenden auseinander, welche möglicherweise durch eine menschenrechtsorien-tierte Bildung gestärkt werden muss. Nicht die Rechte der Reisenden, sondern die der Men-schen in den bereisten Ländern stehen im Mittelpunkt der Analyse. Author(s) / Editor(s) Macht R. Topic(s) Corporate Social Responsibility [CSR]Due DiligenceTourism Stakeholder Year of publication 2015 Length 314 pages more …
Menschenrechte konkret! Empfehlungen zur Entwicklung und Umsetzung von Arbeits- & Sozialstandards für Fahrpersonal im Tourismus Dieses Arbeitspapier beschreibt konkret für das Fahrpersonal empfohlene Mindestanforderungen für Sozial- und Arbeits-rechtsstandards im Transportsektor und gibt Reiseveranstaltern Empfehlungen zu deren Umsetzung und Monitoring in der Praxis. Die Empfehlungen wurden so erstellt, dass sie möglichst weltweit einsetzbar sind, auch wenn vor Ort Anpassungen an die lokale Situati on nötig werden. Author(s) / Editor(s) Roundtable Human Rights in Tourism Topic(s) Labour RightsDue DiligenceStakeholder Engagement Year of publication 2015 Length 8 pages more …
Menschenrechtliche Risiken und Auswirkungen ermitteln Perspektiven aus der Unternehmenspraxis Diese Broschüre gibt einen Einblick in die unterschiedlichen Ausgangssituationen, Motive, Bedarfe und Ansätze von fünf Unternehmen, die begonnen haben, menschenrechtliche Risiken und Auswirkungen ihrer Geschäftstätigkeit zu ermitteln. Sie vermittelt einen Eindruck von Nutzen und Grenzen der jeweils gewählten Ansätze und den Herausforderungen und Lernergebnissen der interviewten Unternehmen. Author(s) / Editor(s) Global Compact Network GermanyGerman Institute for Human Rights Topic(s) Human Rights Risk Assessment [HRRA]Due DiligenceCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR] Year of publication 2015 Length 45 pages more …
Myanmar Tourism Sector Wide Impact Assessment Myanmar The Myanmar Tourism SWIA puts detailed information on potential impacts of the sector into the public domain for uptake and use by a wide range of audiences. It assesses not only localised and cumulatives impacts on individuals and groups that may arise from tourism in specific locations, but also the sector’s potential impacts on Myanmar society as a whole and the choices to be made. Author(s) / Editor(s) Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business [MCRB]Danish Institute for Human Rights [DIHR]Institute for Human Rights and Business [IHRB] Topic(s) Human Rights Impact Assessment [HRIA]Stakeholder EngagementTourism Stakeholder Year of publication 2015 Length 234 pages more …
Not on the menu! Sexism and sexual harassment in the Nordic tourism industry This conference aims to highlight the problem of sexual harassment in the industry and is hopefully the start of a closer collaboration between social partners and governments on improving the occupational health and safety. Author(s) / Editor(s) Nordic Union - HRCT Topic(s) Sexual Exploitation/Sexual HarassmentWomen's Rights/Women Empowerment Year of publication 2015 Length 12 pages more …
Assessing Human Rights Impacts India Project Report February 2014 The pilot project in Kenya paved the way for a second human rights impact assessment which was conducted by Kuoni in india in october 2013. the choice of india, where Kuoni operates through its fully-owned company Kuoni destination management (Kdm) India, was based on Kuoni’s global human rights risk assessment, which assesses all destinations by the criteria of the country’s human rights risk level according to publicly-available human rights indices. Author(s) / Editor(s) Kuoni Topic(s) Human Rights Impact Assessment [HRIA]Corporate Social Responsibility [CSR]Due Diligence Year of publication 2014 Length 48 pages more …
Engaging Stakeholders On Children’s Rights A Tool For Companies This tool offers guidance to companies on engaging stakeholders on children’s rights as part of enhancing their standards and practices at both the corporate and site levels. Engaging stakeholders on children’s rights can inform the development of company policies, human rights due diligence processes, integrating and acting upon the findings, tracking responses and communicating how impacts are addressed), and the development of grievance and remediation mechanisms. Author(s) / Editor(s) UNICEF Topic(s) Stakeholder EngagementChildren's RightsDue DiligenceHuman Rights Policy Year of publication 2014 Length 32 pages more …
Gender Budgeting in the City of Reykjavík Fair distribution of goods and assets according to people’s needs n this short English version, we describe how Gender Budgeting is to be implemented in the budgeting process. The implementation of Gender Budgeting in Reykjavík is built on the Human Rights Policy of the City and the Act on Equal Status and Equal Rights of Women and Men, No. 10/2008. The Human Rights Policy was first approved by the City Council in May 2006. Author(s) / Editor(s) The City of Reykjavík Topic(s) GenderEquality Year of publication 2014 Length 14 pages more …
Know How Guide: Human Rights & the Hotel Industry This Know How Guide is a high-level introduction to human rights for the hotel industry –what human rights are, the context of the hotel industry, steps to implement the UN Guiding Principles and resources for further reading.It is primarily written for Corporate Responsibility Managers in hotel companies, though it may also be of interest to individual properties. Author(s) / Editor(s) International Tourism Partnership [ITP] Topic(s) Corporate Social Responsibility [CSR]Due DiligenceGeneral Human Rights Information Year of publication 2014 Length 12 pages more …
The impacts of all-inclusive hotels onworking conditions and labour rights in Barbados, Kenya & Tenerife The findings of this research reveal that the tourist sector in the countries studied is characterised by precarious work, low wages, long working hours and unequal opportunity. While these problems exist in a range of hotels, and are the result of inadequate labour law, minimal or no labour inspection, extensive subcontracting and low levels of union density, the impacts are greatest in all inclusive hotels. Author(s) / Editor(s) Tourism Concern Topic(s) Labour Rights Year of publication 2014 Length 24 pages more …
The Paradox of Orphanage Volunteering Combating child trafficking through ethical voluntourism The report is about explaining to these good-hearted volunteers, donor agencies, NGOs, embassies and the Government of Nepal the things that we are witnessing in Nepal today with orphanage trafficking and its links to voluntourism. Moreover, it offers advice and recommendations for everyone who has a part to play in encouraging ‘ethical voluntourism. Author(s) / Editor(s) Next Generation Nepal Topic(s) Children's RightsVoluntourismHuman Trafficking Year of publication 2014 Length 64 pages more …
Assessing the Effectiveness of Company Grievance Mechanisms (CSR Europe) This report is the outcome of CSR Europe’s collaborative work with members on the topic of company grievance mechanisms. It contains a practical interpretation of the eight effectiveness criteria for grievance mechanisms which served as the basis of CSR Europe’s Management of Complaints Assessment (MOC-A) tool. The report also presents an overview of the initial findings from deploying the tool with 15 companies from a number of different sectors Author(s) / Editor(s) CSR Europe Topic(s) Grievance MechanismsCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR]Due Diligence Year of publication 2013 Length 22 pages more …
Business for Social Responsibility: Conducting an Effective Human Rights Impact Assessment Guidelines, Steps, and Examples BSR has been conducting human rights due diligence with companies since our founding, a little more than 20 years ago. Over the past two years, we have worked with companies in multiple industries conducting human rights impact assessments (HRIAs) that align with the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. This report is intended to capture the lessons we have learned and to share our eight guidelines for conducting effective HRIAs. Author(s) / Editor(s) Business for Social Responsibility [BSR] Topic(s) Human Rights Impact Assessment [HRIA]Due Diligence Year of publication 2013 Length 30 pages more …
Children’s Rights in Impact Assessments A guide for integrating children’s rights into impact assessments and taking action for children This tool provides guidance for companies on assessing their policies and processes as they relate to the responsibility to respect and commitment to support children’s rights. It can be used to integrate child rights considerations into ongoing assessments of overall human rights impacts, as outlined in the UNGPs on Business and Human Rights. Specifically, it offers a number of criteria that companies can use both to review critical areas of potential or actual impact on children. Author(s) / Editor(s) UNICEFDanish Institute for Human Rights [DIHR] Topic(s) Children's RightsHuman Rights Impact Assessment [HRIA]Corporate Social Responsibility [CSR]Due Diligence Year of publication 2013 Length 68 pages more …
Innovating CBT in Asean Current Directions and New Horizons An important part of the research is to stimulate an exchange of ideas and experiences between government, the private sector, local communities, and other stakeholders. The “Innovating CBT in ASEAN” conference is an important part of the research. This book has two main parts. The first part is a literature review and situation analysis of CBT in the 10 countries of ASEAN. The second part of the document presents case studies, written by practitioners with direct field experience. Author(s) / Editor(s) Thailand Community Based Tourism Institute [CBT-I] Topic(s) Community-based Tourism [CBT]Tourism DevelopmentStakeholder Engagement Year of publication 2013 Length 117 pages more …
Respecting Human Rights An introductory guide for business This publication highlights the human rights impacts of business activities. It starts by looking at fundamental human rights principles and the human rights that are particularly relevant in the business context. It will become clear that human rights comprise more than the ‘rights at work’, with which businesses are familiar from the ILO’s core labour standards. Author(s) / Editor(s) Global Compact Network Germany Topic(s) Corporate Social Responsibility [CSR]Due DiligenceHuman Rights Policy Year of publication 2013 Length 36 pages more …
Sun, Sand And Ceilings: Women In The Boardroom In The Tourism Industry Women in the tourism industry are underrepresented at executive levels of the top tourism companies worldwide despite the fact that women make up the majority of the tourism workforce in most countries- The report addresses four key questions: What is the problem? Why does this matter for the tourism industry? Why does this problem exist? What is being done to tackle the problem? We close with a series of recommendations how gender balance in the boardrooms of tourism companies can be improved. Author(s) / Editor(s) Equality in Tourism Topic(s) EqualityGenderWomen's Rights/Women Empowerment Year of publication 2013 Length 13 pages more …
Sustainable Tourism for Development Guidebook [2013] The Guidebook demonstrates how the tourism sector can be a vehicle to foster economic and social growth, through the achievement of development imperatives, while minimizing negative social, cultural and environmental impacts. It highlights in particular the complexity of tourism in its linkages with the whole economic and social fabrics and shows the contrast between its high potential to build better lives for all and the low priority it has been given so far in terms international aid. Author(s) / Editor(s) World Tourism Organization [UNWTO] Topic(s) Tourism DevelopmentSustainability Year of publication 2013 Length 228 pages more …
A Rapid Assessment of Children Working as Porters Child Workers in Nepal [CWIN] Child labour in general and its worst forms in particular are a global and a national problem. The study looked at a number of things, including the prevalence of child labour in the sample districts; the emerging patterns of demand and supply; the socio-demographic and economic characteristics of child labourers; the push and pull factors of migration affecting children’s entry into the sector; the work histories, working conditions and hours of children. Author(s) / Editor(s) Adhikari K. P.Subedi G.World EducationPlan Nepal Topic(s) Children's RightsLabour Rights Year of publication 2012 Length 135 pages more …
Assessing Human Rights Impacts Kenya Pilot Project Report November 2012 This pilot project represents a first assessment of the human rights risks and impacts arising from Kuoni’s operations and business relationships. the selection of Kenya, where Kuoni operates through its fully-owned destination management company private safaris east Africa Limited (ps L), was based on a number of criteria: For instance, Kenya combines both beach and safari / excursion tourism and therefore provides a good range of Kuoni’s destination business activities. Author(s) / Editor(s) Kuoni Topic(s) Human Rights Impact Assessment [HRIA]Due DiligenceCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR] Year of publication 2012 Length 42 pages more …
Menschenrechte achten - ein Leitfaden für Unternehmen Die Broschüre rückt die menschenrechtliche Dimension unternehmerischen Handelns in den Fokus. Dazu werden zunächst menschenrechtliche Grundprinzipien und besonders relevante Menschenrechte dargestellt. Es wird dabei deutlich werden, dass der Menschenrechtskanon mehr umfasst als die durch die Kernarbeitsnormen bekannter gewordenen „Rechte in der Arbeit“. Der weitere Schwerpunkt liegt auf der Frage, welche Rolle den Unternehmen bei der Umsetzung dieser Rechte zukommt. Author(s) / Editor(s) Global Compact Network Germany Topic(s) Corporate Social Responsibility [CSR]Due DiligenceHuman Rights Policy Year of publication 2012 Length 34 pages more …
Migrant Workers in the International Hotel Industry This Report addresses complex themes relating to migrant work and migrant workers in the international hotel industry, recognizing that the experience of migrant workers (international and internal), their employers and the wider community varies greatly in different countries and cultures. Author(s) / Editor(s) Baum T.International Labour Organization [ILO] Topic(s) GenderLabour RightsMigrant Workers Year of publication 2012 Length 49 pages more …
How to develop a human right policy Provides instruction on how businesses can develop and implement a human rights policy within their companies. The second edition of How to Develop a Human Rights Policy was designed by Human Rights and Labour Working Group member Ernst & Young - Japan. Author(s) / Editor(s) UN Global Compact Topic(s) Human Rights Policy Year of publication 2011 Length 28 pages more …
Why the tourism industry needs to take a human rights approach The business case This briefing makes the business case to recognise that true sustainability means taking a human rights approach to tourism. This includes risk management, competitive advantage, social sustainability, and business leadership and ethics. Lastly, this briefing outlines a selection of the numerous initiatives, guidelines and toolkits that are freely available online, and which are designed to assist businesses to adopt and implement a human rights approach. Author(s) / Editor(s) Tourism Concern Topic(s) Corporate Social Responsibility [CSR]Due DiligenceTourism Stakeholder Year of publication 2011 Length 12 pages more …
Effective Community Based Tourism A Best Practice Manual his manual provides guidance on the issues to be addressed when developing Community Based Tourism (CBT) activities managed by local communities in regional and rural areas. . It gives particular attention to the potential from and challenges in developing thermal tourism. The overall objective of this manual is to increase awareness in APEC economies of tthe opportunities for CBT as a vehicle for social, economic and environmental development. Author(s) / Editor(s) Institute for Sustainable FuturesAsker S.Boronyak L.Carrard N.Paddon M. Topic(s) Community-based Tourism [CBT]Tourism DevelopmentStakeholder Engagement Year of publication 2010 Length 159 pages more …
Children Working in Transport Sector Child Labour Status Report 2009 Child labor in the transportation sector has emerged as a major social challenge due to the increasing process of urbanization. Children working in transportation sector are found in all types of vehicles-trucks, buses, mini-buses, microbuses, jeeps and tempos throughout the country, particularly in mayor urban centres such as; Kathmandu Valley, Dharan-Biratnagar, Birgunj, Nepalgunj, Butwal and Pokhara. Author(s) / Editor(s) World Education Topic(s) Labour RightsChildren's Rights Year of publication 2009 Length 14 pages more …
Putting Tourism to Rights A challenge to human rights abuses in the tourism industry This report exposes the violations of human rights that have occurred as a direct result of tourism through an examination of key articles of the UDHR and subsequent UN declarations. It challenges the UK Government and industry to recognise that human rights area fundamental element of any sustainable approach to development – including tourism development, and calls for action to ensure their protection. Author(s) / Editor(s) Tourism Concern Topic(s) Corporate Social Responsibility [CSR]General Human Rights InformationStakeholder Engagement Year of publication 2009 Length 52 pages more …
Women empowerment through tourism This report is focused on world-wide case studies of positive examples of women empowerment through tourism. The research has been undertaken for purpose of contributing to the new action plan recently launched by United Nations World Travel Organization (UNWTO) in this area, which has been in consonance with UN Millennium Development Goal (MDG) agenda number three on gender and women empowerment. Author(s) / Editor(s) Wageningen University and Research Centre [WUR] Topic(s) EqualityTourism StakeholderWomen's Rights/Women Empowerment Year of publication 2008 Length 136 pages more …
A Toolkit for Monitoring and Managing Community-Based Tourism This Toolkit is designed to provide readers with the know-how to set up and run a monitoring programme for a community-based tourism project. It gives step-by-step guidelines, supported by a wide range of case studies, in order to enable readers to embark on their own monitoring project. This Toolkit is recommended for anyone involved in the funding, planning or managing of a community-based tourism project. Author(s) / Editor(s) Sustainable Tourism Network [SNV]University of Hawaii Topic(s) Community-based Tourism [CBT]Tourism DevelopmentStakeholder Engagement Year of publication 2007 Length 85 pages more …
Community Based Tourism Handbook As practitioners and developers of CBT, REST appreciate the hopes which potential CBT practitioners will bring to this CBT Handbook. We share in your excitement and wish you every success in your work. We hope that this Handbook will be a useful resource for you. Nevertheless, from the beginning of the Handbook, REST wish to encourage all readers to contemplate a crucial lesson. Author(s) / Editor(s) Suansri P.Responsible Ecological Social Tour-REST Topic(s) Community-based Tourism [CBT]Tourism DevelopmentStakeholder Engagement Year of publication 2003 Length 120 pages more …
National Action Plan (NAP) Germany Helpdesk Website Seite des offiziellen NAP Helpdesks für alle Fragen zu Kernelementen des Deutschen Nationalen Aktionsplans Wirtschaft und Menschenrechte. Sie möchten menschenrechtliche Sorgfalt aktiver in Ihren Unternehmensalltag integrieren? Sie brauchen Unterstützung bei der Identifizierung von Risiken in Ihren Lieferketten? Der NAP Helpdesk ist Ihr Ansprechpartner. Author(s) / Editor(s) Agentur für Wirtschaft & Entwicklung [AWE] Topic(s) National Action PlanCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR]Due Diligence more …
#eyesopen on human trafficking Website The global air transport system can also be exploited by criminals for the illegal trafficking of men, women and children. Human trafficking is the fastest growing and second largest criminal industry in the world. This website gives information about the topic. Author(s) / Editor(s) International Air Transport Association [IATA] Topic(s) Human Rights EducationHuman TraffickingTourism Stakeholder more …
A Voice for Indigenous Peoples and Minorities Website Indigenous people are among the most disadvantaged people in the world. They often live in resource-rich regions, threatening their way of life with economic interests. Minorities are often discriminated socially, economically or politically. This makes it difficult for them to participate in decision-making processes that affect their way of life and culture. For these reasons, the Society for Threatened Peoples (STP) is committed to indigenous peoples and minorities. Author(s) / Editor(s) Society for Threatened Peoples Topic(s) Indigenous Peoples / Minorities Rights more …
Action for Ethical Tourism Website Tourism Concern was founded in 1989 to give a voice to people impacted by the development of the industry around the world, to stand up for their human rights and help them protect their environment. In 2018, the charity was forced to close. Since then we have been in discussion with their founders and trustees about how we might ensure as much as possible of their vital, ground-breaking work carries on, and will remain freely accessible for those that need it most. Author(s) / Editor(s) Tourism Concern Topic(s) SustainabilityTourism StakeholderCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR] more …
Assessing the Total Impact of Tourism Website Total Impact Measurement & Management (TIMM) enables decision makers to develop a better understanding of the social, tax, environmental and economic impacts of their activities while still, of course, making a profit. It gives management the ability to compare strategies and investment choices, using quantified data, and evaluate the total impact of each decision they make. Author(s) / Editor(s) The Travel FoundationTUI AG Grouppwc Topic(s) Impact AssessmentTourism StakeholderSustainability more …
Blickfang Gedanken zum Fotografieren auf Reisen In dieser Broschüre finden Sie einige Hinweise und Tipps – damit das Fotografieren und Filmen auf beiden Seiten der Kamera zum Vergnügen wird. Author(s) / Editor(s) Studiosus Topic(s) Tourism StakeholderHuman Rights Education Length 11 pages more …
BSR - Human Rights Case Studies Website BSR™ is a global nonprofit organization that works with its network of more than 250 member companies and other partners to build a just and sustainable world. From its offices in Asia, Europe, and North America, BSR develops sustainable business strategies and solutions through consulting, research, and cross-sector collaboration. Author(s) / Editor(s) Business for Social Responsibility [BSR] Topic(s) General Human Rights InformationSustainabilityCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR] more …
Bureau of International Labor Affairs Website The Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) leads the U.S. government’s efforts to improve working conditions and fight labor exploitation around the world. Our work reflects the values of the American people as it furthers the interests of our workers and businesses. ILAB negotiates, monitors, and enforces the labor provisions of U.S. trade agreements and preference programs. Author(s) / Editor(s) U.S. Department of Labor Topic(s) Children's RightsLabour RightsModern Slavery more …
Business and Human Rights Resource Centre Website We advance human rights in business. We track over 10,000 companies, and help the vulnerable eradicate abuse.We amplify the voices of the vulnerable, and human rights advocates in civil society, media, companies, and governments. We help communities and NGOs get companies to address human rights concerns, and provide companies an opportunity to present their response in full. Author(s) / Editor(s) Business & Human Rights Resource Centre Topic(s) Human Rights PolicyCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR]General Human Rights Information more …
Centre for the Promotion of Imports from developing countries [CBI] Website CBI, the Centre for the Promotion of Imports from developing countries, contributes to sustainable and inclusive economic development in developing countries through the expansion of exports from these countries to Europe. Author(s) / Editor(s) Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs Topic(s) Corporate Social Responsibility [CSR]Sustainability more …
Child Rights and Business Atlas Website The Atlas is a comprehensive tool for identifying human rights related business risks and impacts in a specific country. Each country is given a score, indicating the level of need for company based human rights engagement in it. In addition to the score, the Atlas provides a general overview of potential human rights risks for companies in specific countries. Author(s) / Editor(s) UNICEF Topic(s) Children's RightsRisk AssessmentCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR] more …
Childsafe 7 Tips for Travelers 7 better ways to protect children at risk during you travels During your travels, you will probably meet children at risk – perhaps begging at crossroads, selling postcards or fruit at tourist sites, or shining shoes in train stations. You want to help them, but you dint know how. You can really protect these children if you take the right actions. Follow these 7 tips and travel ChildSafe! Author(s) / Editor(s) ChildSafe movement Topic(s) Human Rights EducationChildren's Rights Length 2 pages more …
ChildSafe Movement - Together, protecting children Website We created ChildSafe Movement, to provide everyone with the tools to protect children in their daily environment. We provide the highest standards of protection to children and youth by delivering concrete measures and advice to individuals, businesses, governmental and non-governmental organizations. We have developed creative and innovative programs, undertaking vigorous awareness-raising activities and encouraging behavioral change. Author(s) / Editor(s) ChildSafe movement Topic(s) Children's Rights more …
Communication on Progress - how to submit a COP as a company? Website Submitting an annual CoP is at the heart of your company’s commitment to the UN Global Compact and provides valuable information to your stakeholders. The overall format of a CoP is flexible and CoPs can be prepared in any language as long as they meet the minimum requirements below. Because our participants are all at different stages in their sustainability journeys, CoPs are categorized into three differentiation levels based on the depth of their disclosure. Author(s) / Editor(s) UN Global Compact Topic(s) National Action PlanCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR]Due Diligence more …
Corporate Human Rights Benchmark CHRB Website The Corporate Human Rights Benchmark is a unique collaboration led by investors and civil society organisations dedicated to creating the first open and public benchmark of corporate human rights performance. Corporate Human Rights Benchmark Ltd, is a not for profit company created to publish and promote the Corporate Human Rights Benchmark. Author(s) / Editor(s) Corporate Human Rights Benchmark [CHRB] Topic(s) Non-profitCommunity-based Tourism [CBT]Stakeholder Engagement more …
Corporate Social Responsibility, Responsible Business Conduct, and Business & Human Rights Overview of Progress This paper provides an overview of progress in implementation that has been made on Corporate Social Responsibility or Responsible Business Conduct and Business and Human Rights by the Commission and European External Action Service (EEAS) since the renewed EU strategy or Corporate Social Responsibility5 of 2011. It covers social, environmental, ethical, customer and human rights as defined in the strategy and their international dimension. Author(s) / Editor(s) European Commission Topic(s) Corporate Social Responsibility [CSR]Code of ConductDue DiligenceHuman Rights Policy Length 59 pages more …
Country Reports on Human Rights Practices Website The annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, also known as the Human Rights Reports, cover internationally recognized individual, civil, political, and worker rights, as set forth in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international agreements. Author(s) / Editor(s) U.S. Department of State Topic(s) General Human Rights Information more …
CRBPs Children’s Rights and Business Principles Website Discover how companies in Belgium take action to respect and support children’s rights via the Children’s Rights and Business Principles (CRBP). Author(s) / Editor(s) Children’s Rights and Business Principles [CRBP] Topic(s) Due DiligenceCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR]Sexual Exploitation/Sexual HarassmentChildren's Rights more …
CSR Europe - Business Network for Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility Website CSR Europe is the leading European business network for Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility. With our corporate members, National Partner Organisations (NPOs), and Associated Partners we unite, inspire and support over 10,000 enterprises at local, European and global level. We support businesses and industry sectors in their transformation and collaboration towards practical solutions and sustainable growth. We are for systemic change. Author(s) / Editor(s) CSR Europe Topic(s) Corporate Social Responsibility [CSR]Sustainability more …
CSR made in Germany Website CSR refers to a company's responsibility for its impact on society. This includes social, environmental and economic aspects, as for example outlined in the internationally recognised reference documents on CSR, chief among them the fundamental ILO declaration on multinational enterprises and social policy, the OECD Guidelines for Multinational enterprises, the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the UN Global Compact and ISO 26000. Author(s) / Editor(s) Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs Germany Topic(s) National Action PlanCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR]Due Diligence more …
CSR Risk Check Website The CSR Risk Check is a useful CSR risk assessment tool, giving you an overview of the issues you may encounter in your organisation or company, including earlier on in the production chain. The risk check is easy to use and will instantly give you a list of possible issues for each country and/or product in the form of a risk assessment. Author(s) / Editor(s) MVO Nederland Topic(s) Corporate Social Responsibility [CSR]Supply ChainRisk Assessment more …
Danish Institute for Human Rights [DIHR] Website We are Denmark’s national human rights institution. We are also a national equality body in relation to race and ethnicity and gender. Furthermore, we have a special role in the disability area where we promote and monitor the implementation of the UN Convention on the rights of persons with disabilities. Our work often requires a mix of diplomatic and critical dialogue. Author(s) / Editor(s) Danish Institute for Human Rights [DIHR] Topic(s) Disability RightsEqualityDiversity & InclusionGeneral Human Rights Information more …
Development-Related Educational Work in Tourism Website The Studienkreis für Tourismus und Entwicklung (Institute for Tourism and Development) concerns itself with development related information and education in tourism. In this context it edits material for publication, it organises international contests, it offers training and seminars for people employed in the tourism sector, it is active in the area of tourism research and consultancy and it is involved in the public debate on tourism development issues. Author(s) / Editor(s) Studienkreis für Tourismus und Entwicklung e.V. Topic(s) Tourism DevelopmentHuman Rights EducationTourism StakeholderNon-profit more …
Die SympathieMagazine - der etwas andere Reiseführer Website Diese Reiseführer der besonderen Art informieren unterhaltsam und helfen dabei, Land und Leute verstehen und lieben zu lernen. Garantierter Lesespaß und eine kurzweilige Reisevorbereitung! Author(s) / Editor(s) Studienkreis für Tourismus und Entwicklung e.V. Topic(s) Intercultural UnderstandingHuman Rights Education more …
Ecological Tourism in Europe Website Our association was founded in 1991 as a non-profit organisation that provides a forum for NGOs working in the fields of nature conservation and environmental protection, sustainable tourism, youth, leisure activities and culture. Since then, ETE promotes sustainable tourism in Germany and whole Europe - a tourism that is environmentally friendly and socially responsible.We inform travellers and experts from the tourism sector and tourism politics about sustainable forms of tourism. Author(s) / Editor(s) Ecological Tourism in Europe Topic(s) Non-profitSustainabilityEnvironmentTourism Stakeholder more …
ECPAT - Ending the Sexual Exploitation of Children Website ECPAT is a worldwide network of organizations working to end the sexual exploitation of children. ECPAT is conducting primary research, as well as bringing together information from various sectors and countries around the world, to form a reliable and professional range of academic sources. Author(s) / Editor(s) ECPAT Topic(s) Children's RightsSexual Exploitation/Sexual HarassmentHuman Trafficking more …
ECPAT - Serious Game! Website The sexual exploitation of children is a serious issue and the protection of children is the responsibility of all adults. By using this Serious Game you show that you and/or your company take on responsibility for the protection of children. This tool uses an effective, interactive and entertaining methodology to introduce the topic to tourism professionals and students. Author(s) / Editor(s) ECPAT Topic(s) Children's RightsSexual Exploitation/Sexual Harassment more …
eLearning Tools on Child Labour Website The courses are designed to help to better understand what child labour is and the key role ILO stakeholders can play. The content is presented on dynamic screens with interactive tests and exercises. They are free of charge and can be completed anywhere and at one's own pace. User can interrupt going through the modules at any time, and later continue from where one stopped last time. Inputs to assignments are automatically saved and kept confidential, and can be printed. Author(s) / Editor(s) International Labour Organization [ILO] Topic(s) Labour RightsChildren's RightsModern Slavery more …
Embrace sustainability in your organisation Website The Travel Foundation works with tourism businesses and destination authorities to enable them to change the way that they work, so that tourism has a more positive impact on local communities and the environment. Author(s) / Editor(s) The Travel Foundation Topic(s) SustainabilityTourism StakeholderCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR] more …
Empowering Sustainable Decisions Website GRI is an independent international organization that has pioneered sustainability reporting since 1997. GRI helps businesses and governments worldwide understand and communicate their impact on critical sustainability issues such as climate change, human rights, governance and social well-being. This enables real action to create social, environmental and economic benefits for everyone. Author(s) / Editor(s) Global Reporting Initiative [GRI] Topic(s) SustainabilityCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR] more …
Ensuring Women have a voice in global tourism Website Equality in Tourism believes that without a rigorous gender analysis in the thinking, development, practice and evaluation of tourism, women will continue to be exploited. In the same way as a human rights approach to business is now recognised as integral to sustainability, so must a gender approach become part of that same agenda. Author(s) / Editor(s) Equality in Tourism Topic(s) GenderEqualityWomen's Rights/Women Empowerment more …
Fair Travel Network Website Schyst resande, Fair Travel network, is comprised of seven organisations that aim to provide a holistic approach to sustainable tourism. Fair Travel network highlights various aspects of tourism and provides a holistic approach to sustainable tourism. Each organisation provides their distinct perspective on human rights issues related to tourism and travelling. Author(s) / Editor(s) Schyst Resande Topic(s) SustainabilityTourism StakeholderCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR] more …
fairunterwegs Website fairunterwegs is a non-profit organisation concerned with the social, cultural, economic and ecological impacts of tourism on development. Right from it's inception, it's aim has been to promote the cause of the disadvantaged population in tourist destinations by raising public awareness, by advocating fair trade in tourism in a critical dialogue with the travel industry, and by encouraging travellers to be informed consumers. Author(s) / Editor(s) fairunterwegs Topic(s) Non-profitTourism StakeholderSustainability more …
Futouris - Tourismus.Gemeinsam.Zukunftsfähig Website Preserving the heritage of holiday destinations and developing a sustainable future for the travel industry - that is what Futouris stands for! Our members are commited to the improvement of living conditions, the conservation of biological diversity and environment and to climate protection. Our aim is to help - in the longterm, comprehensively and sustainably. All measures are planned and implemented in close collaboration with the local people. Author(s) / Editor(s) Futouris Topic(s) Non-profitSustainabilityTourism Stakeholder more …
GATE – Netzwerk, Tourismus, Kultur e.V. Website Ausgehend von einer sozio-kulturellen Dimension des Nachhaltigkeitsbegriffes setzt sich GATE für einen sozialverträglichen Tourismus ein. Dieser kann erreicht werden, indem wir das Verstehen der “fremden” Kultur bei den Reisenden fördern. Dabei liegt unserer Arbeit immer ein ganzheitliches Kulturverständnis zugrunde: Bei der Planung, Durchführung und Verbesserung von Tourismusprojekten sollten alle Bereiche der Kultur der Bereisten berücksichtigt werden. Author(s) / Editor(s) GATE – Netzwerk, Tourismus, Kultur Topic(s) Community-based Tourism [CBT]Sustainability more …
Gender-based violence in global supply chains - Resource Kit Website The International Training Centre is an advanced technical and vocational training institution in the heart of a riverside park in Turin, Italy. Founded in 1964 by the International Labour Organization and the Government of Italy, the Centre’s mission is to achieve decent work for all women and men.Gender-based violence violates fundamental human rights as established in the 1948 UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Author(s) / Editor(s) International Labour Organization [ILO]Fair Wear Foundation Topic(s) GenderEqualityL.G.B.T.Q.I.A.+Sexual Exploitation/Sexual Harassment more …
Global Business Inititative Website The Global Business Initiative on Human Rights (GBI) is a global, cross-industry business-led organisation focused on advancing corporate respect for human rights among members and around the world.Our members are a committed group of major multinational corporations operating globally. We work to shape practice, inspire commitment and build capability to implement respect for human rights, in line with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. Author(s) / Editor(s) Global Business Inititative [GBI] Topic(s) Corporate Social Responsibility [CSR]Human Rights PolicyStakeholder EngagementDue Diligence more …
Global Campus of Human Rights Website The mission of the Global Campus is to become a strategic hub for promoting, connecting and coordinating experts in the area of human rights in all regions of the world. Through higher education, training, research, outreach and specialised advice we aim to contribute to sustainable peace, justice and development. Author(s) / Editor(s) Global Campus of Human Rights Topic(s) Human Rights Education more …
Global Compact Network Germany Website The United Nations Global Compact provides a universal language for corporate responsibility and a framework to guide all businesses regardless of size, complexity or location. Joining the UN Global Compact means to take an important, public step to transform our world through principled business. Participation makes a statement about values, and it benefits both society and companies' long-term success. Author(s) / Editor(s) Global Compact Network Germany Topic(s) National Action PlanCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR]Due Diligence more …
Global Living Wage Coalition Website The Global Living Wage Coalition (GLWC) aims to develop living wage benchmark estimates in many countries based on a single definition and methodology to calculate living wage, and as a critical step to enable industries and companies to move towards paying a living wage. Author(s) / Editor(s) ISEAL Alliance Topic(s) Labour Rights more …
Global Sustainable Tourism Council [GSTC] Website The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) establishes and manages global sustainable standards, known as the GSTC Criteria. There are two sets: Destination Criteria for public policy-makers and destination managers, and Industry Criteria for hotels and tour operators. These are the guiding principles and minimum requirements that any tourism business or destination should aspire. Author(s) / Editor(s) Global Sustainable Tourism Council [GSTC] Topic(s) Non-profitSustainabilityTourism Stakeholder more …
Hauser Exkursionen - Porter Policy Website Menschenrechte sind Grundrechte. In unserer Tätigkeit als Reiseveranstalter arbeiten wir täglich für und mit Menschen: KundInnen, Beschäftigte bei uns und unseren Agenturen und die Bevölkerung in den Zielgebieten. Diese Menschen sind das Fundament für die Qualität unserer Dienstleistungen und unseren Unternehmenserfolg. Wir achten ihre Menschenwürde und respektieren ihre Rechte. Author(s) / Editor(s) Hauser Exkursionen Topic(s) Human Rights PolicyCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR] more …
Human Rights and Business Dilemmas Forum Website The Human Rights and Business Dilemmas Forum is specifically designed by the UN Global Compact and Verisk Maplecroft to support efforts made by businesses to respect human rights in their operations and supply chains. Explore the dilemmas and case studies that relate to your key risks so that you are better equipped to prevent adverse human rights impacting your business and your partners. Author(s) / Editor(s) UN Global CompactVerisk Maplecroft Topic(s) Corporate Social Responsibility [CSR]Due DiligenceSupply Chain more …
Human Rights and Inclusive Business Toolkit Website We have created this toolkit to give practical guidance to businesses around the world on how to better respect human rights. It is part of the Business Call to Action and BSR Masterclass series on inclusive business and human rights which was held in October 2018. Whether it’s doing a rapid assessment of human rights risks, gaining internal buy-in, or starting a grievance mechanism, these tools will help you better respect human rights throughout your business. Author(s) / Editor(s) Business Call to Action Topic(s) Grievance MechanismsHuman Rights Impact Assessment [HRIA]Corporate Social Responsibility [CSR]Due Diligence more …
Human Rights Country Profiles Website Browse our research and campaigning across the world, with all the latest news, blogs, and reports. Author(s) / Editor(s) Amnesty International Topic(s) General Human Rights Information more …
Human Rights Watch Website Human Rights Watch investigates and reports on abuses happening in all corners of the world. We are roughly 450 people of 70-plus nationalities who are country experts, lawyers, journalists, and others who work to protect the most at risk, from vulnerable minorities and civilians in wartime, to refugees and children in need. We direct our advocacy towards governments, armed groups and businesses, pushing them to change or enforce their laws, policies and practices. Author(s) / Editor(s) Human Rights Watch Topic(s) General Human Rights InformationNon-profit more …
Impact Travel Alliance Website Impact Travel Alliance is a global community and nonprofit aimed at improving the world through travel. We educate travelers on how to spend their money mindfully so that their experiences empower locals and protect our environment. Our initiatives are based on education and advocacy around sustainable tourism – travel that has a positive impact on a destination’s environment, economy and culture. Author(s) / Editor(s) Impact Travel Alliance Topic(s) Non-profitSustainabilityTourism Stakeholder more …
Institut für Nachhaltigen Tourismus Website Das Institut für nachhaltigen Tourismus hat ein breites Spektrum an Erfahrungen, Kenntnissen und Kontakten in mehreren Funktionen. In erster Linie sind dies die Managementbereiche Nachhaltigkeit und Tourismus, sowie die Querschnittfunktionen Strategie, Qualität und Kundenservice. In seiner Funktion als Professor an der Hochschule Harz hat Prof. Zeiss darüber Erfahrungen in der beruflichen Weiterbildung für Erwachsene. Author(s) / Editor(s) Institut für Nachhaltigen Tourismus Topic(s) SustainabilityTourism StakeholderIntercultural Understanding more …
Institute for Human Rights and Business [IHRB] Website Founded in 2009, IHRB is the leading international think tank on business and human rights. IHRB’s mission is to shape policy, advance practice and strengthen accountability in order to make respect for human rights part of everyday business. IHRB’s programmes are organised around key ‘flows’ fundamental to social and economic development, namely: flows of workers, flows of finance, flows of commodities and flows of information. Author(s) / Editor(s) Institute for Human Rights and Business [IHRB] Topic(s) Human Rights PolicyCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR]Due Diligence more …
International Centre for the Promotion of Human Rights at the Local and Regional Levels Website The International Centre for the Promotion of Human Rights at the Local and Regional Levels under the auspices of UNESCO contributes to the implementation of the International Human Rights agenda at the local and regional levels. Situated in Graz, Austria, the Centre promotes a human-rights based approach to policy-making and practice at the local and regional levels, building on 20 years of experience and expertise. Author(s) / Editor(s) International Centre for the Promotion of Human Rights at the Local and Regional Levels [UNESCO] Topic(s) General Human Rights InformationHuman Rights Policy more …
International Ecotourism Society [TIES] Website The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting ecotourism. Founded in 1990, TIES has been on the forefront of the development of ecotourism, providing guidelines and standards, training, technical assistance, and educational resources. TIES’ global network of ecotourism professionals and travelers is leading the efforts to make tourism a viable tool for conservation, protection of bio-cultural diversity, and sustainable community development. Author(s) / Editor(s) International Ecotourism Society [TIES] Topic(s) Non-profitEnvironmentSustainabilityTourism Stakeholder more …
International Labour Organization [ILO] Website The International Labour Organization (ILO) is devoted to promoting social justice and internationally recognized human and labour rights, pursuing its founding mission that social justice is essential to universal and lasting peace. Only tripartite U.N. agency, the ILO brings together governments, employers and workers representatives of 187 member States, to set labour standards, develop policies and devise programmes promoting decent work for all women and men. Author(s) / Editor(s) International Labour Organization [ILO] Topic(s) Children's RightsLabour RightsModern Slavery more …
International Tourism Partnership [ITP] Website The International Tourism Partnership provides a non-competitive platform for hotel industry leaders to share ideas, build relationships and work collaboratively to make this one of the world’s most responsible industries. Human rights is an issue that affects all industries but human trafficking and fair labour standards are of particular concern to the hotel sector. Author(s) / Editor(s) International Tourism Partnership [ITP] Topic(s) Tourism StakeholderHuman TraffickingLabour Rights more …
ITUC Global Rights Index - The World’s worst countries for Workers Website The ITUC Global Rights Index depicts the world’s worst countries for workers by rating 139 countries on a scale from 1-5 based on the degree of respect for workers’ rights. Workers’ rights are absent in countries with the rating 5 and violations occur on an irregular basis in countries with the rating 1. Author(s) / Editor(s) International Trade Union Confederation [ITUC] Topic(s) Labour RightsModern Slavery more …
Knowledge Networking Portal for Sustainable & Responsible Tourism Website Tourism2030 is an independent portal which brings together the global community of people and organisations working for making tourism more sustainable. Author(s) / Editor(s) Tourism 2030 Topic(s) SustainabilityTourism Stakeholder more …
Methodological Notes to the Tourism Statistics Database Website Get the latest and most up-to-date tourism statistics for all the countries and regions around the world. Data on inbound, domestic and outbound tourism is available, as well as on tourism industries, employment and complementary indicators. All statistical tables available are displayed and can be accessed individually. Author(s) / Editor(s) World Tourism Organization [UNWTO] Topic(s) Tourism Statistics more …
Minority Rights Group International Website Minority Rights Group International campaigns worldwide with around 150 partners in over 50 countries to ensure that disadvantaged minorities and indigenous peoples, often the poorest of the poor, can make their voices heard.Through training and education, legal cases, publications and the media and cultural programmes we support minority and indigenous people as they strive to maintain their rights. Author(s) / Editor(s) Minority Rights Group International Topic(s) Indigenous Peoples / Minorities Rights more …
Modern Slavery Registry Website Section 54 of the UK Modern Slavery Act requires commercial organisations that operate in the UK and have an annual turnover above £36m to produce a statement setting out the steps they are taking to address and prevent the risk of modern slavery in their operations and supply chains; The Business & Human Rights Resource Centre provides this registry, which meets a core set of criteria: independent, accountable to the public interest, robust, credible, free, open, accessible and sustainable. Author(s) / Editor(s) Business & Human Rights Resource Centre Topic(s) Labour RightsModern SlaverySupply Chain more …
Myanmar Responsible Tourism Institute [MRTI] Website The Myanmar Responsible Tourism Institute (MRTI) is a non-profit organisation aiming to support responsible tourism development in Myanmar through knowledge sharing, training, and research. We envision Myanmar as a responsible tourism destination, making it a better place to live, work and visit. Our mission is to create a knowledge sharing and training platform, empowering partners to work together towards responsible tourism. Author(s) / Editor(s) Myanmar Responsible Tourism Institute [MRTI] Topic(s) Tourism DevelopmentNon-profitTourism StakeholderCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR] more …
National Action Plans on Business and Human Rights Website This website is an online “one stop shop” for information regarding the development of National Action Plans (NAPs) on Business and Human Rights. It is managed by the Danish Institute for Human Rights (DIHR). NAPs are policy documents in which a government articulates priorities and actions that it will adopt to support the implementation of international, regional, or national obligations and commitments with regard to a given policy area or topic. Author(s) / Editor(s) Danish Institute for Human Rights [DIHR] Topic(s) National Action PlanDue DiligenceCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR] more …
Naturefriends International Website Internationally, ecologically and socially minded! Naturefriends are a democratically organised movement that is committed to ecological and sociopolitical causes. The aim of our activities is sustainable development of the environment and the society at the regional, national and global level. Naturefriends International (NFI) is the umbrella organisation of approximately 45 national member organisations, a platform of the ten largest European environmental NGOs. Author(s) / Editor(s) Naturefriends International Topic(s) Non-profitSustainabilityTourism StakeholderEnvironment more …
NEPCon Sustainable Tourism Certification Services Website Since 1987, the Rainforest Alliance has worked to build a global alliance of people who share our vision of a world where people and nature thrive in harmony. Today, we work in more than 70 countries around the world to protect forests, improve the livelihoods of farmers and forest communities, promote their human rights, and help them mitigate and adapt to the climate crisis. Author(s) / Editor(s) Rainforest Alliance Topic(s) Non-profitEnvironmentSustainability Length 1 pages more …
NomoGaia - Guiding Business in Human Rights Website At NomoGaia, we believe the business and human rights movement should directly protect people from human rights violations. People in industry, government, consulting, academia and advocacy need easy access to information, tools and resources so they can leverage their own abilities to benefit all humanity. Author(s) / Editor(s) NomoGaia Topic(s) Non-profitHuman Rights Impact Assessment [HRIA]Due DiligenceRisk Assessment more …
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights [OHCHR] Website The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (UN Human Rights) is the leading UN entity on human rights. The General Assembly entrusted both the High Commissioner and her Office with a unique mandate to promote and protect all human rights for all people. UN Human Rights also plays a crucial role in safeguarding the integrity of the three interconnected pillars of the United Nations – peace and security, human rights and development. UN Human Rights provides assistance. Author(s) / Editor(s) Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights [OHCHR] Topic(s) General Human Rights InformationDue Diligence more …
Pacific Asia Travel Organisation [PATA] Website PATA’s sustainability website is an online platform that allows users to easily search, browse, and find information related to sustainable and socially responsible tourism. The is to serve as the ‘go-to’ resource for all things related to sustainable and socially responsibl tourism. The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is a not-for profit association that is internationally acclaimed for the responsible development of of travel and tourism to, from and within the Asia Pacific region. Author(s) / Editor(s) Pacific Asia Travel Organisation [PATA] Topic(s) Tourism DevelopmentNon-profitSustainabilityTourism Stakeholder more …
PWC Impact Explorer Website Today, business success cannot be achieved through a narrow focus on short term shareholder return. Companies that want to excel need to understand how their actions contribute to Good Growth: growth that is real, inclusive, responsible and lasting. Placing a value on how your business impacts the economy, the environment, and wider society is as important as calculating financial return. Altogether, this measures the total impact your business has on society and provides the information. Author(s) / Editor(s) pwc Topic(s) Human Rights Impact Assessment [HRIA]Due DiligenceCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR] more …
Responsible Tourism Partnership [ICRT] Website The Responsible Tourism Partnership works to support the development of responsible tourism businesses and initiatives. We can help organisations in a number of ways and use our experience and expertise to find the most appropriate way to help you. From one-to-one business advice to larger scale destination projects, our skills can help make the difference. Author(s) / Editor(s) Responsible Tourism Partnership Topic(s) Non-profitEnvironmentTourism StakeholderSustainability more …
Responsible Travel Website Various volunteering guides outlining related issues by volunteering type and destination . Author(s) / Editor(s) Responsible Travel Topic(s) SustainabilityTour operatorVoluntourism more …
ReThink Orphanages Website ReThink Orphanages is a global, cross-sector coalition working to prevent family separation and unnecessary child institutionalization by shifting the way countries in the global north engage with overseas aid and development. 80% of children in orphanages aren’t orphans and often have family who could care for them. Poverty, access to education and disability are some of the main reasons why millions of children are living in orphanages. Author(s) / Editor(s) Better Care Network Topic(s) Children's RightsVoluntourism more …
Roundtable Human Rights in Tourism Website The Roundtable Human Rights in Tourism is a non-profit association under German law and an international multi-stakeholder initiative promoting human rights in tourism.It provides incentives for enterprises, organisations and institutions that commit themselves to respect human rights in tourism according to the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. Author(s) / Editor(s) Roundtable Human Rights in Tourism Topic(s) Non-profitTourism StakeholderStakeholder EngagementHuman Rights Impact Assessment [HRIA]Due Diligence more …
SA8000 Standard - the world’s leading social certification program Website Standard is the leading social certification standard for factories and organizations across the globe. It was established by Social Accountability International in 1997 as a multi-stakeholder initiative. Over the years, the Standard has evolved into an overall framework that helps certified organizations demonstrate their dedication to the fair treatment of workers across industries and in any country. Author(s) / Editor(s) Social Accountability International [SAI] Topic(s) Labour RightsStakeholder Engagement more …
Stronger Together - Tackling Modern Slavery in Supply Chains Website Stronger Together is a multi-stakeholder business-led initiative aiming to reduce modern slavery particularly forced labour, labour trafficking and other hidden third party exploitation of workers. We provide guidance, training, resources and a network for employers, labour providers, workers and their representatives to work together to reduce exploitation. Author(s) / Editor(s) Stronger Together Topic(s) Labour RightsModern SlaverySupply Chain more …
Supplier Code of Conduct Guidance for suppliers TUI is committed to sustainable, ethical business in compliance with applicable laws, conventions and regulations. Maintaining integrity in dealings with employees, business partners, shareholders and the general public is an indispensable part of the TUI culture and essential to maintaining high morale and producing fair, reliable and innovative products and services. TUI adheres to an internal Code of Conduct as well as policies and procedures orienting our own daily activities and actions. Author(s) / Editor(s) TUI AG Group Topic(s) Code of ConductSupply ChainTourism StakeholderCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR] Length 7 pages more …
Survival - Global Movement for Tribal Peoples’ Rights Website We fight for tribal peoples’ survival. We stop loggers, miners, and oil companies from destroying tribal lands, lives and livelihoods across the globe. We lobby governments to recognise indigenous land rights. We document and expose the atrocities committed against tribal people and take direct action to stop them. We give tribal peoples a platform to speak to the world. Author(s) / Editor(s) Survival Topic(s) Indigenous Peoples / Minorities Rights more …
The world's most dangerous megacities for women Website With cities across the globe growing rapidly, the future looks set to be urban with an estimated 66 percent of the population to be living in urban areas by 2050 up from 54 perIn the first poll of its kind, the Thomson Reuters Foundation asked experts in women’s issues which of the world’s megacities are safe for women – and which need to do more to ensure women are not at risk of sexual violence and harassment and harmful cultural practices and have access to healthcare, finance and education. Author(s) / Editor(s) Thomson Reuters Foundation Topic(s) Sexual Exploitation/Sexual HarassmentWomen's Rights/Women Empowerment more …
TourCert - Travel for Tomorrow Website TourCert unites experts in tourism, academia, environment, development, and politics. With many years of experiences we are committed to responsible tourism. For us, “Travel for Tomorrow” means making the travel industry fit for the future and also sensitizing travellers on achieving a positive contribution for everyone involved with their holidays. Author(s) / Editor(s) TourCert Topic(s) SustainabilityTourism StakeholderCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR] more …
Tourism Value Chain Risk Assessment Website The violation of the rights of the population in the destination country, critical working conditions for low income groups and the release of greenhouse gas emissions from tourist flights as well as overloading of the natural environment. These problems are primarily found in the destination countries, but they do exist in relation to society as a whole while overlapping with other economic sectors. Author(s) / Editor(s) Hamburger Stiftung für Wirtschaftsethik Topic(s) Risk AssessmentSupply ChainTourism Stakeholder more …
Tourism Watch Website Tourism Watch works for the consistent application of a human rights approach in tourism that has a central focus on the interests and needs of local people and we are committed to strengthening the social and cultural dimensions of sustainability in tourism. Author(s) / Editor(s) Tourism Watch Topic(s) Community ImpactHuman Rights PolicyCommunity-based Tourism [CBT]Tourism StakeholderVoluntourismSustainable Development Goals [SDGs] more …
Travelife for Tour Operators & Travel Agencies Website Travelife is a leading training, management and certification initiative for tourism companies committed to reaching sustainability. Operating your business in a socially and environmentally friendly manner makes good business sense! Both consumer and business demand for responsible products is growing and the public wants to know how you manage your business. Author(s) / Editor(s) Travelife Topic(s) SustainabilityCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR]Tourism Stakeholder more …
Traveling Responsibly - Resources for a global sustainable future Website We offer: Sustainability audits of your company, Development of a responsible tourism policy including sustainable supply chain guidelines, Cost saving ideas through waste, water and energy management and implementation strategies, Partnership development and ideas for responsible tourism ventures, PR / marketing expertise, Advice clients on technical aspects of tourism development & organizational issues, Work with you to identify opportunities for new initiatives and servi Author(s) / Editor(s) Sustaining Tourism Topic(s) Supply ChainSustainabilityTourism DevelopmentCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR] more …
Travindy - Stories of Sustainable Tourism Website Essential online source for understanding tourism and sustainability and learning how better to communicate its benefits. Author(s) / Editor(s) Travindy Topic(s) SustainabilityTourism StakeholderCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR] more …
UNEP FI - Human Rights Guidance Tool by Sector Website The UNEP FI Human Rights Guidance Tool for the Financial Sector is designed as an online signposting tool providing information on human rights risks for financial institutions.The tool focuses specifically on human rights issues relevant to the assessment of business relationships and transactions. Links are also provided within each of the sector briefings to the broader environmental and social risk guidance provided by UNEP FI. Author(s) / Editor(s) UNEP Finance Initiative Topic(s) Human Rights Impact Assessment [HRIA]Due Diligence more …
UNGP Reporting Framework Website The UN Guiding Principles [UNGPs] Reporting Framework is the world’s first comprehensive guidance for companies to report on how they respect human rights. Author(s) / Editor(s) Shift Topic(s) Human Rights PolicyCorporate Social Responsibility [CSR]Due Diligence more …
UNICEF - Tools on Children's Rights for Companies Website The Atlas is just one of many resources available to help companies evaluate their impact on children’s rights. UNICEF has developed a series of tools and guidance documents to help businesses integrate children’s rights into due diligence procedures, and Global Child Forum has developed knowledge products. These are introduced below. Author(s) / Editor(s) UNICEF Topic(s) Children's RightsDue DiligenceImpact Assessment more …
Uppsala Conflict Data Program [UCDP] Website The Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP) is the world’s main provider of data on organized violence and the oldest ongoing data collection project for civil war, with a history of almost 40 years. Its definition of armed conflict has become the global standard of how conflicts are systematically defined and studied. Author(s) / Editor(s) Uppsala Conflict Data Program [UCDP] Topic(s) Peace and Conflict more …
Voluntourism and Child Trafficking Into Orphanages In accordance with best practice research, FMN works in Nepal and Uganda to remove children from orphanages, both legal and illegal, and return them to their families in a supported manner. FMN works in partnership with the Nepali government through the Central Child Welfare Board (CCWB) to remove children from orphanages after the CCWB has made a decision to close the orphanage. Author(s) / Editor(s) Forget Me Not Australia [FMN]ECPAT Topic(s) VoluntourismChildren's RightsHuman Trafficking Length 6 pages more …
WageIndicator - Minimum Wages / Decent Work Check per Country Website There is a lack of of coherent labour market information, easy to access, easy to understand, full circle, independent, free of politics in many countries worldwide. The national WageIndicator websites function as online, up to date labour market libraries for workers, employers, governments, academics and media alike. Author(s) / Editor(s) WageIndicator Topic(s) Labour RightsModern Slavery more …
Walk Free Foundation Website The Walk Free Foundation provides the Secretariat for the Bali Process on People Smuggling, Trafficking in Persons and Related Transnational Crime, and champions business sector engagement in this regional program. It is also advocating strongly for all leading global economies to enact laws to ensure all organisations are held accountable for taking proactive steps to remove modern slavery from their supply chains. Author(s) / Editor(s) Minderoo Foundation Topic(s) Modern SlaveryLabour RightsNon-profitSupply Chain more …
Wild Asia - Counselling on Sustainable Tourism Website Wild Asia was first established in 2003 as a Malaysian-based social enterprise. We work to help adapt the way consumers, businesses and traders operate, ensuring that they can leave a positive footprint on the developing world. We take a bottom-up approach starting at the very beginning: the raw materials. It is here that we find ways to guide organisations in creating a better environment for their employees, local communities and surrounding biodiversity. Author(s) / Editor(s) Wild Asia Topic(s) SustainabilityEnvironmentTourism Development more …