I encourage people to sign up for what promises to be an incredibly timely webinar organized by the UN Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) Working Group on Business for Peace. Our next webinar entitled "War, Law and Business, A conversation about corporate responsibility in international humanitarian law and how it can be translated into innovative business and management education – insights and tools" will be held on Thursday, May 19th at 9:00 AM eastern standard time (U.S.).
Join us for this conversation about corporate responsibility in conflict settings and learn how current and future leaders – in business, but also in other fields – can use IHL and the innovative guidance tools and educational experiences we have developed to lead in a more ethical and sustainable way. In particular, the guest speakers will share "War, Law and Business" – an online, simulation-based experience designed for embedding into university programs related to responsible/ethical business practices – including in the Business, Management and Law disciplines. Fauve Kurnadi, Legal Adviser -International Humanitarian Law, from the Australian Red Cross and Dr. Jonathan Kolieb, Senior Lecturer in Law at RMIT University and Peace and Conflict Theme Lead at RMIT's Business and Human Rights Centre will present. 'War, Law and Business' and all other educational materials and training produced are available free of charge and accessible to all. See the attached flyer for more details of the webinar. Please register for the meeting at the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZElceqgqzkoGtFRnsgleWC5lE-jEFm941dK | | A conversation with Fauve Kurnadi, Legal Adviser, Australian Red Cross and Dr Jonathan Kolieb, Senior Lecturer in Law, RMIT University about corporate responsibility in international humanitarian law and how it can be translated into innovative business and management education – insights and tools. Background: In today's globalised economy it is common for companies – their personnel, assets, supply chains and customers – to be present in areas of the world affected by armed conflict. No longer are these environments dominated by militaries and armed groups, but also private individuals with their own roles, rights and responsibilities. The UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights note the increased risk of business-related human rights abuses in armed conflict, and the need for heightened action on the part of corporate actors in these contexts. However, little attention is paid to the unique and universally-accepted set of rules that apply in situations of armed conflict – international us02web.zoom.us |
All the best,
Christina
Dr. Christina Bache
Research Affiliate, Queen's University
Chair, United Nations, Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), Working Group on Business for Peace
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