Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung

United Nations and Global Dialogue, Geneva Office 

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Trade and Development

Trade is a powerful engine. But who is driving the engine? And what else needs to be done to let all parts of society benefit from trade policy? We try to empower those who are not yet the main beneficiaries of the current trade policy regime. more

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Employment and Social Policy

Decent work for all is not a slogan for us. It is our mission. We work together with a vast variety of stakeholders to achieve decent work for all; for the informal and formal sector, for women and men, for more and less advantaged. more

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Human Rights and Development

The list of challenges to human rights in the 21st century is long. Climate change threatens fundamental human rights, such as the right to food, water or adequate housing. Austerity measures sacrifice the public’s right to social security, health and work in an attempt to balance state budgets. more

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Migration

Migration is a fundamental part of human behaviour. Climate change, environmental pollution, violent conflicts, economic insecurity are some of the reasons why people migrate. While inequalities and power structures exacerbate the reasons to leave one's home, the lines between forced and chosen migration are rarely clear. more

Media Center

11.03.2026 | 2026, Human Rights and Development | Media Center

Time to Act: Securing a Sustainable Future Through Corporate Accountability

This study examines the role of the UN Treaty on Business and Human Rights in strengthening corporate accountability and environmental justice.


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05.02.2026 | 2026, Human Rights and Development, Trade and Development | Media Center

Why Human Rights Impact Assessments (HRIA) Are Essential for Trade Agreements

Read our step-by-step guide why and how to do a Human Rights Impact Assessment


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Events

Thursday, 26.03.2026 - 12:00-13:00 CET, Room Concordia 1, Palais des Nations, Geneva | 2026, Human Rights and Development | Event
The Human Rights and Alliance of Civilizations Room, Palais des Nations, Geneva

HRC Side Event and Report Launch on the UN Legally Binding Instrument on Business and Human Rights


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Tuesday, 17.03.2026 - 14:00-15:00 CET, Room XI, Palais des Nations, Geneva | 2026, Human Rights and Development | Event

Side-event and launch of new publication during the 61st session of the Human Rights Council


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Thursday, 26.03.2026 - Sunday, 29.03.2026 - Yaoundé, Cameroon | 2026, Trade and Development | Event

Starting next week, trade ministers gather in Yaoundé, Cameroon, for the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference


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Publications

Terán, Daniel Uribe

The UN Treaty on Business and Human Rights

regulating corporate power in the era of deregulation

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Scannella, Patrizia

Safeguarding civil society space at the United Nations

a crucial element in human rights promotion and protection

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Dommen, Caroline ; Browne, Martin

Assessing human rights impacts of trade agreements

why it matters - and how to do it

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