A roundtable on "Enhancing collaboration in the development of a National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights" was held

A roundtable on "Enhancing collaboration in the development of a National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights" was held A roundtable on "Enhancing collaboration in the development of a National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights" was held https://innews.media/en/news/id-53413

At the initiative of Azerbaijani Ombudsperson Sabina Aliyeva and in partnership with the United Nations, a roundtable was convened in Baku to discuss "Enhancing collaboration in the development of a National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights."

The event brought together staff from the Ombudsman’s Office, representatives of relevant government agencies, business organizations, and civil society organizations.

During the opening remarks, Head of the Office Aydın Safikhanlı highlighted that the State has been taking consistent steps to create effective legislation and institutional mechanisms to support business development and entrepreneurship, while also improving the business environment.

The Head of the Office emphasized that Azerbaijan attaches particular importance to the implementation of the "UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights".

Furthermore, compehensive information was provided about the activities of the Azerbaijani Ombudsperson in the field of business and human rights, including the trainings organized to raise awareness and exchange  experiences in this area.

Mr. Safikhanli also noted that the Ombudsman's annual reports include recommendations regarding how to prepare a National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights.

Then, Zaur Valimammadli, Head of the Department of Cooperation with International and Civil Society Organizations at the Office of Ombudsperson, made a presentation on "International Experience in Business and Human Rights and the Preparation of a National Baseline Assessment." During his speech, the speaker spoke about the UN Guiding Principles, international practice in the field of the development of the relevant NAP, as well as the work carried out by the Azerbaijani Ombudsperson. He also reported on the process of preparation of a national baseline assessment on business and human rights, emphasizing that it is important for studying international experience in shaping effective national-level mechanisms.

The event was concluded with discussions in which participants shared their recommendations and changed their views on the NAP on Business and Human Rights to be developed.