Nora Götzmann

Chief Adviser, Human Rights, Tech and Business

BA/LLB (Hons)

+45 91 32 57 39

CV and publications

Publications

2022

Götzmann, N., Bourke Martignoni, J., Meyersfeld, B. and H. Kaur, 'From Formalism to Feminism: Gender, Business and Human Rights', Business and Human Rights Journal, 7(1), 2022, 1-11 (Peer-reviewed).

2021

Götzmann, N. and N. Bainton, 'Embedding Gender-Responsive Approaches in Impact Assessment and Management', Impact Assessment and Project Appraisal, 39(9), 2021, 171-182 (Peer-reviewed).

2020

L. Kristiansson and N. Götzmann, 'National Implementation Processes for the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights: Towards Gender-Responsive Approaches', Australian Journal of Human Rights, 26(6), 2020, 1-17 (Peer-reviewed).

Götzmann, N., Lorion, S., National human rights institutions and access to remedy in business and human rights, The Danish Institute for Human Rights, 2020 (Non-peer-reviewed).

2019

Götzmann, N. (Ed.), Handbook on Human Rights Impact Assessment, Cheltenham, United Kingdom: Edward Elgar, 2019 (Peer-reviewed).

Götzmann, N., 'State-Investor Contracts and Human Rights: Taking a Critical Look at Transparency and Participation' in I. Feichtner, M. Krajewski and R. Roesch (Eds.), Human Rights in Extractive Industries: Transparency, Participation, Resistance, : Springer, 2019, pp. 339-373 (Non-peer-reviewed).

Götzmann, N., Kristiansson, L. and J. Hillenbrand, Towards Gender-Responsive Implementation of Extractive Industries Projects, Danish Institute for Human Rights, 2019 (Non-peer-reviewed).

2018

Götzmann, N., Wrzoncki, E., Kristiansson, L. and E. Heydari, Women in Business and Human Rights: A Mapping of Topics for State Attention in United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights Implementation Processes, Danish Institute for Human Rights, 2018 (Non-peer-reviewed).

2017

Esteves, A.M., Factor. G., Vanclay, F., Götzmann, N. and S. Moreira, 'Adapting Social Impact Assessment to Address a Project's Human Rights Impacts and Risks', Environmental Impact Assessment Review, 67, 2017, pp.73-87 (Peer-reviewed).

Götzmann, N., 'Human Rights Impact Assessment of Business Activities: Key Criteria for Establishing a Meaningful Practice', Business and Human Rights Journal, 2(1), 2017, pp.87-108 (Peer-reviewed).

2016

Götzmann, N., Vanclay F., Seier, F. , 'Social and Human Rights Impact Assessments: What Can They Learn From Each Other?', Impact Assessment and Project Appraisal, 34(1), 2016, pp.14-23 (Peer-reviewed).

Götzmann, N., Bansal, T., Wrzoncki, E., et al., Human Rights Impact Assessment Guidance and Toolbox: Road-Testing Version, Danish Institute for Human Rights, 2016 (Non-peer-reviewed).

2015

Götzmann, N., Bansal, T., Human Rights Impact Assessment in the Extractive Industries: Taking a Human Rights-Based Approach, 3rd International Conference on Social Responsibility in Mining, 2015 (Non-peer-reviewed).

2014

Methven O'Brien, C., & Götzmann, N., 'National Human Rights Institutions and Business and Human Rights', Juriste International, 2, 2014, pp.31-32 (Peer-reviewed).

Götzmann, N., Human Rights and Impact Assessment: Conceptual and Practical Considerations in the Private Sector Context, Danish Institute for Human Rights, 2014 (Non-peer-reviewed).

Götzmann, N., Holst Jensen, M., Human Rights and State-Investor Contracts: Guidance and Assessment Tool for Company Negotiators, Danish Institute for Human Rights, 2014 (Non-peer-reviewed).

2013

Götzmann, N., & Methven O'Brien, C., Business and Human Rights: A Guidebook for National Human Rights Institutions, International Coordinating Committee of National Human Rights Institutions and Danish Institute for Human Rights, 2013 (Non-peer-reviewed).

Key competencies

Human rights and business, extractive industries, human rights and impact assessment, national human rights institutions, capacity development, grievance mechanisms

Selected projects

Responsible business conduct in Sub-Saharan Africa

Fostering UNGPs implementation at country level and in the energy and digital transitions.
Energy transition and human rights

In order to combat climate change and its devastating consequences for the enjoyment of human rights, a green transition is urgently needed and in particular a transition away from fossils fuels. However, for the green transition to take place at the scale and pace needed and deliver its promises, it must be respectful of human rights.
Capacity-building on business and human rights for NHRIs

The Danish Institute for Human Rights is supporting capacity-building of National Human Rights Institutions in the area of business and human rights.
NHRIs and access to remedy for business-related human rights abuses

This project focuses on the role of national human rights institutions in facilitating access to remedy in the context of business and human rights.
Peer learning initiative on business and human rights for national human rights institutions

An initiative to strengthen peer learning and engagement of NHRIs on business and human rights in Eastern-Southern Africa.
Implementing the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights in Sub-Saharan Africa

The project aimed at strengthening local actors’ capacity to influence business and human rights issues in Tanzania and Kenya.
Gender in business and human rights

Projects focusing on strengthening attention to the rights of women and girls in business and human rights.