Description

This three-month accelerator helps companies turn human-rights commitments into an operational action plan. Global workshops, on-demand learning and country/regional peer sessions support value-chain mapping, identification of salient risks, stakeholder engagement and remedy. Companies are expected to apply the learning to their own operations and submit a practical action plan. The programme is corporate capacity building rather than an individual fellowship or a project grant. Applicants need two working-level representatives and an executive sponsor, and must select an appropriate country, regional or global track. Eligibility: UN Global Compact participant or company willing to join and engage with the appropriate network. Foundational understanding of human and labour rights. Funding: Three-month due-diligence training and practical support. No cash grant announced; participation and network arrangements depend on the relevant track. Submission: Choose an available country, Africa regional or global track. Global deadline: 30 November 2026.

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Eligibility criteria

• UN Global Compact participant or company willing to join and engage with the appropriate network.
• Foundational understanding of human and labour rights.
• Two working-level representatives plus an executive-level sponsor.
• Commitment to required activities, value-chain assessment and an action plan.

Application procedure