Update on the process to elaborate a legally binding instrument on business and human rights

This event will provide a briefing on the outcomes of the 11th session of the Open-ended Intergovernmental Working Group (OEIGWG), including the completion of the first reading of the updated draft for a legally binding instrument on business and human rights (articles 12-24) and the 2026 roadmap. The briefing is organized by the Permanent Mission of Ecuador to the UN Office (in its capacity as Chairmanship of the OEIGWG) with the co-sponsorship of the South Centre and the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung. 

Programme:

Introduction and moderation:
Amb. Marcelo Vázquez Bermúdez, Permanent Representative of Ecuador to the United Nations and other International Organizations in Geneva and Chair-Rapporteur of the OEIGWG

Opening remarks:
Representative of the Friends of the Chair-Rapporteur of the OEIGWG
Ms. Pichamon Yeophantong, Chairperson of the Working Group on the issue of human rights and transnational corporations and other business enterprises

Panel:
Ms. Michaela Dodini, Business and Human Rights Policy Officer, European External Action Service
Ms. Kinda Mohamadieh, Legal Adviser at Third World Network and Member of the Legal Experts of the OEIGWG
Mr. Daniel Uribe, Legal Programme Officer, SDCC South Centre
Ms. Sandra Ratjen, International Commission of Jurists
Mr. Carlos López, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

Concluding remarks:
Ms. Renate Tenbusch, Director Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung United Nations and Global Dialogue Geneva Office

A light lunch will be served before the beginning of the event.