The Business Network on Civic Freedoms and Human Rights Defenders (Business Network) is a coalition of companies dedicated to supporting civil freedoms and human rights defenders. Founded in 2016, it brings together 40 major multinationals from various sectors. It is based on the belief that promoting the global human rights agenda requires collaboration among multiple stakeholders, including civil society, the private sector, and governments, to encourage dialogue and understanding.
- The vision of the Business Network is for businesses and civil society to thrive through collaboration with governments, creating supportive environments marked by good governance, respect, equality, and diversity.
- Their mission is to address and resist the growing legal restrictions and hostility faced by human rights defenders, the decline of civic freedoms, and the shrinking of civic space worldwide.
To get involved or learn more about the Business Network, visit their website.
