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What is a key benefit of using wild rubber compared to rubber from plantations?
What is a key benefit of using wild rubber compared to rubber from plantations?
Which country is NOT one of the principal producers of natural rubber?
Which country is NOT one of the principal producers of natural rubber?
What is the main purpose of the International Labor Organization's guide released in August 2022?
What is the main purpose of the International Labor Organization's guide released in August 2022?
Which model uses wild rubber while ensuring full supply chain traceability?
Which model uses wild rubber while ensuring full supply chain traceability?
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Which type of rubber is made from crude oil?
Which type of rubber is made from crude oil?
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What challenge arises from integrating human rights into business functions?
What challenge arises from integrating human rights into business functions?
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Which aspect is NOT associated with natural rubber?
Which aspect is NOT associated with natural rubber?
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What is a major impact of reducing the use of synthetic rubber?
What is a major impact of reducing the use of synthetic rubber?
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What is defined as 'all work or service which is exacted from any person under the menace of any penalty'?
What is defined as 'all work or service which is exacted from any person under the menace of any penalty'?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the eleven indicators of forced labour identified by the ILO?
Which of the following is NOT one of the eleven indicators of forced labour identified by the ILO?
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What does the term 'debt bondage' refer to in the context of migrant fishers?
What does the term 'debt bondage' refer to in the context of migrant fishers?
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What effect has modern technology had on maritime inspections?
What effect has modern technology had on maritime inspections?
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What is an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)?
What is an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)?
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Which country has faced criticism for not strictly prosecuting human rights abuses related to fishing?
Which country has faced criticism for not strictly prosecuting human rights abuses related to fishing?
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What percentage of the ocean surface is represented by international waters?
What percentage of the ocean surface is represented by international waters?
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How do countries typically manage fishing rights within their Exclusive Economic Zones?
How do countries typically manage fishing rights within their Exclusive Economic Zones?
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What is a primary goal of supporting entrepreneurs and their innovations?
What is a primary goal of supporting entrepreneurs and their innovations?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a challenge facing the human rights team?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a challenge facing the human rights team?
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How should the rules and responsibilities for human rights be designed according to the text?
How should the rules and responsibilities for human rights be designed according to the text?
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What key operational challenge is associated with ensuring human rights in the T1-X chain?
What key operational challenge is associated with ensuring human rights in the T1-X chain?
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What process is suggested to mitigate risks related to human rights issues?
What process is suggested to mitigate risks related to human rights issues?
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What is a significant concern regarding critical raw materials?
What is a significant concern regarding critical raw materials?
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What method is suggested to assess worker sentiment in high-risk countries?
What method is suggested to assess worker sentiment in high-risk countries?
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What event is highlighted as a significant example of human rights failure?
What event is highlighted as a significant example of human rights failure?
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What types of fees may be incurred during the recruitment process?
What types of fees may be incurred during the recruitment process?
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Which of the following is a type of related cost during international recruitment?
Which of the following is a type of related cost during international recruitment?
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What might medical costs in recruitment cover?
What might medical costs in recruitment cover?
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Which expense type relates specifically to workers' training and integration?
Which expense type relates specifically to workers' training and integration?
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Which of these costs is NOT typically associated with the recruitment process?
Which of these costs is NOT typically associated with the recruitment process?
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What do administrative costs in recruitment primarily comprise?
What do administrative costs in recruitment primarily comprise?
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What is a potential risk of using unscrupulous intermediaries in the recruitment process?
What is a potential risk of using unscrupulous intermediaries in the recruitment process?
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Which of the following is an inappropriate expense to charge workers during recruitment?
Which of the following is an inappropriate expense to charge workers during recruitment?
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What is the primary objective of the ILO General Principles and Operational Guidelines for Fair Recruitment?
What is the primary objective of the ILO General Principles and Operational Guidelines for Fair Recruitment?
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Which group of workers is specifically mentioned as being covered by the ILO General Principles?
Which group of workers is specifically mentioned as being covered by the ILO General Principles?
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What principle regarding recruitment fees is emphasized in the ILO guidelines?
What principle regarding recruitment fees is emphasized in the ILO guidelines?
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What type of meetings did the ILO host in relation to the Fair Recruitment guidelines?
What type of meetings did the ILO host in relation to the Fair Recruitment guidelines?
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The ILO guidelines draw from which of the following sources?
The ILO guidelines draw from which of the following sources?
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How many General Principles does the ILO outline in their Fair Recruitment guidelines?
How many General Principles does the ILO outline in their Fair Recruitment guidelines?
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What key aspect is guaranteed by the ILO Fair Recruitment guidelines?
What key aspect is guaranteed by the ILO Fair Recruitment guidelines?
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Who are considered specific actors responsible under the Operational Guidelines of the ILO?
Who are considered specific actors responsible under the Operational Guidelines of the ILO?
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What percentage of individuals in employment have experienced violence and harassment at work over their working life?
What percentage of individuals in employment have experienced violence and harassment at work over their working life?
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Which group is particularly exposed to sexual violence and harassment according to the provided data?
Which group is particularly exposed to sexual violence and harassment according to the provided data?
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What is a significant barrier for victims of violence and harassment at work in discussing their experiences?
What is a significant barrier for victims of violence and harassment at work in discussing their experiences?
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What does the ILO Convention No. 190 aim to achieve?
What does the ILO Convention No. 190 aim to achieve?
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Which aspect is NOT considered under the C190 and R206 conventions?
Which aspect is NOT considered under the C190 and R206 conventions?
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What proportion of victims of violence and harassment at work reported that these incidents happened multiple times?
What proportion of victims of violence and harassment at work reported that these incidents happened multiple times?
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Which demographic is more likely to face violence and harassment at work?
Which demographic is more likely to face violence and harassment at work?
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What is an underlying element considered in addressing violence and harassment at work?
What is an underlying element considered in addressing violence and harassment at work?
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Study Notes
Business and Human Rights
- The course introduces Business and Human Rights (BHR) through examples and testimonies from practitioners.
- The course focuses on global challenges such as fundamental principles and rights at work.
- Students learn to identify human rights abuses in the workplace, mitigation strategies, and how businesses deal with such issues.
Grading and Assessment
- Grading comprises three components: in-class and online participation (20%), a final in-class exam (40%), and a student essay (individual or in groups of up to 3) (40%).
Lecture 1: Introduction, Decent Work for Maritime Workers & Accor Procurement
- Student Presentations: Topics include the "Penn Sardin" movement, forced labor, the products fish is used in, human rights concerns in commercial fishing, and Accor's human rights policy.
- The "Penn Sardin" Movement: A series of strikes in 1905 and 1924 in Brittany, France, initiated by women fish cannery workers to protest harsh working conditions and demand higher wages. This strike is seen as an important date in feminist struggles in France
- Forced Labor: Defined as work or service extracted from a person under threat of penalty, without their voluntary consent.
- Fish Products: Fishmeal (a high protein pellet used in aquaculture) is one product fish is used for.
- Commercial Fishing Concerns: Depleting fish stocks lead to longer, more costly fishing trips. This drives up the costs for employers, who seek to reduce those costs through hiring lower-paid, migrant laborers. Increased competition makes safety regulations harder to enforce. This is a significant problem in transnational fishing operations.
- Accor Human Rights Policy: Key aspects of Accor's policy are discussed.
Lecture 2: BHR Framework, Child Labor & Trade Instruments
- BHR Framework: The course covers the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
- Child Labor: The course specifically focuses on issues related to child labor.
- Trade Instruments: The course explores issues related to international trade and its connection to human rights.
Lecture 3: Corporate Perspective, Bhopal Tragedy & Due Diligence
- Corporate Perspective (Schneider Electric): The course discusses Schneider Electric's human rights policies.
- Bhopal Tragedy: The course discusses a major industrial accident in Bhopal, India, highlighting the need for corporate accountability.
- Due Diligence: The topic covers a range of regulations and guidelines concerning due diligence practices.
Lecture 4: Veja's Business Model and Sustainable Rubber Sourcing
- Veja's Business Model: The case study of Veja and its approach to sustainable rubber sourcing is emphasized in the lecture.
- Sustainable Rubber Sourcing: The course examines the details of Veja's model to help save the Amazon.
- Ethical Sourcing: The key issues of sustainable and ethical sourcing is discussed.
Other Key Topics
- OSH: Occupational Safety and Health is a crucial aspect of human rights.
- Human Rights (BHR): Course materials provide a comprehensive overview of the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, including conflict materials and forced labor.
- Indigenous People: The rights of Indigenous people are recognized as a global issue that are related to traditional lands and resources.
- Gender: Global, regional, and sectoral distribution of migrant workers, specifically focusing on women migrant workers.
- Violence and Harassment: The course acknowledges that violence and harassment are significant issues in the workplace but this information is not exhaustive.
- Modern Slavery: Historical and contemporary approaches to slavery are discussed, emphasizing the need for a modern approach to this issue
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This quiz covers key concepts from the Business and Human Rights course, focusing on human rights issues in the workplace, particularly for maritime workers. It includes discussions on significant movements and corporate policies, offering insights into modern challenges faced by businesses. Students will reflect on real-world examples and explore mitigation strategies for human rights abuses.
