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Country Guide to Human Rights and Business in Mexico

18. November 2016

The Danish Institute for Human Rights has published a human rights guide for businesses in Mexico.

Women in focus at the 59th session of the African Commission

17. November 2016

The Danish Institute for Human Rights participated in the 59th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights with a strong focus on women's rights.

Climate change is a human rights concern

4. November 2016

The links between human rights and climate change are gaining more attention, and National Human Rights Institutions can play a key role in reducing global warming.

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Agenda setting work

The human rights education toolbox

Practical guidance on and learning about human rights education.

National action plans

Our Toolkit has quickly become a key benchmark when countries are developing a National Action Plan to address the human rights impacts of business.

Partners

We know that local ownership is key to spur sustainable change. The Danish Institute for Human Rights will never work from a ‘one size fits all’ starting point. That is why we work in equal partnerships with local actors to achieve results. Our partnerships are focusing on the following actors:

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You can receive counseling and assistance from the Danish Institute for Human Rights if you experience discrimination due to gender, race or ethnic origin.

The Equal Treatment Counseling includes advice on the right not to be discriminated against as well as assistance for taking your claim forward.

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