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Business and Human Rights: A New Lens on Rule of Law and Access to Justice

November 6, 2023November 6, 2023Olena Uvarova
The rule of law is fundamentally about regulating the conduct of powerful actors, be they states or corporations. Just as states are bound by rules that protect human rights, corporations, given their significant influence on our lives, should also adhere to these rules. [...]

Business case for rule of law

October 8, 2023October 23, 2023Olena Uvarova
In this podcast episode, the intricate interplay between the rule of law and corporate actors takes center stage. Through a discussion centered around the Volkswagen emissions scandal, insights are provided into how businesses both rely on and influence the rule of law. [...]

Bridging the Gap: Connecting Academics, Communities, and Environmental Justice

October 3, 2023October 3, 2023Olena Uvarova
Explore the vital link between environmental science, human rights, and community action. Our guest shares insights into connecting academia with grassroots movements, fostering positive change for sustainability and corporate responsibility. [...]

Are companies in Ukraine ready to make human rights part of their corporate culture

September 5, 2023November 7, 2023Olena Uvarova
The challenges of incorporating human rights into Ukrainian businesses, the impact of the business environment on human rights considerations, and the balance between voluntary and mandatory standards in promoting responsible business conduct. [...]

Promoting Rule of Law and Responsible Business Conduct in Central and Eastern Europe

September 5, 2023September 5, 2023Olena Uvarova
About greater transparency and accountability from businesses and state institutions in Central and Eastern Europe. Businesses have a responsibility to respect human rights in their operations, regardless of the legal environment. [...]

Access to justice and business in times of difficult economic conditions

July 23, 2023July 23, 2023Olena Uvarova
About the rule of law as a limitation of any power, including the power of business, for the protection of human rights, about the influence of business on public trust in the judicial system, about responsible business conduct in difficult economic conditions. [...]

The Rule of Law and Business: Is Responsible Business Conduct Possible in Non-Democratic Political Regimes?

July 17, 2023July 18, 2023Olena Uvarova
About the intertwining of the rule of law, business, and human rights in authoritarian regimes, the case of Belarus as a study. The importance of businesses upholding human rights principles and their potential to bring about positive change in such environments. [...]

Ensuring access to remedies for victims of human rights abuses by companies. In Europe and beyond

July 14, 2023Olena Uvarova
About intercorrelation between different components of the rule of law to ensure access to remedies for victims of human rights abuses by companies as well as perspectives of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence and its impact beyond the EU [...]

The Challenge of Building the Rule of Law in Oligarchic Economies

July 10, 2023July 18, 2023Olena Uvarova
About the oligarchic economy, the privatized state, as well as the importance of the consensus of political elites for the transition from a model built on privileges to a model built on the rule of law, respect for property, and judicial independence. [...]

The Interplay between Business and Human Rights and the Rule of Law

July 7, 2023July 7, 2023Olena Uvarova
Dr. Nadia Bernaz discusses the interplay between business, human rights, and the rule of law. She examines whether businesses are recipients or creators of the rule of law and the impact of strong or weak rule of law environments on corporate actors. The conversation also touches upon societal expectations and the limitations of existing benchmarks. [...]

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Recent Posts

  • Business and Human Rights: A New Lens on Rule of Law and Access to Justice
  • Business case for rule of law
  • Bridging the Gap: Connecting Academics, Communities, and Environmental Justice
  • Are companies in Ukraine ready to make human rights part of their corporate culture
  • Promoting Rule of Law and Responsible Business Conduct in Central and Eastern Europe

Jean Monnet Module “EU Rule of Law Mechanism for Private Sector” (101047106 — PrActRoL) implemented by Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University (NLU)

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