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SUMMARY:[Panel discussion] Business and human rights in times of Russia’s war against Ukraine: Rethinking corporate accountability
DESCRIPTION:More than three years have passed since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine\, and it has been ten years since the annexation of Crimea. To date\, Russia’s capacity to sustain the armed conflict is largely maintained through the exporting of fossil fuels and international trade. \nHence\, Russia’s invasion also created unprecedented scrutiny on the roles and responsibilities of businesses in the conflict. This is the backdrop for a panel discussion critically exploring how the Russian war on Ukraine has transformed the business and human rights landscape\, which is co-organised by the Asser Institute and the Jean Monnet Center of Excellence on Corporate Sustainability and Human Rights of Wageningen University. \nThe discussion will focus on how wartime circumstances have influenced corporate human rights practices and what ‘responsible business conduct” means during (and after) Russia’s invasion. Thus\, we will touch upon the issue of corporate complicity of companies operating in or with ties to Russia. Should businesses that continue operations or maintain supply chains in Russia be seen as indirectly sponsoring war? Conversely\, what are the risks and responsibilities of exit or disengagement? \nAs Ukraine will hopefully move toward eventual recovery\, there is also a need to envisage the role of businesses in this process\, as the private sector is expected to play a key role in post-war reconstruction. This involvement will need to be grounded in international human rights standards\, conflict-sensitive practices\, and forward-looking policies\, which are set to shape Ukraine’s long-term development path. Moreover\, questions will also be raised on the role of businesses from a transitional justice mechanisms point of view\, including with regard to accountability\, reparations\, etc. \nThe event will explore 3 key themes\, including:  \n\nThe application of the UNGPs\, heightened due diligence\, and responsible business conduct in conflict settings\nLegal and moral questions of corporate complicity and the risks of maintaining or exiting operations in a complex environment (aggressor state)\nThe role of businesses in transitional justice and post-war reconstruction\, and integrating business and human rights into Ukraine’s recovery\n\nBy drawing on both academic insights and real-world experiences\, the event seeks to identify challenges\, best practices\, and normative developments relevant to corporate accountability during and after conflict. The event is scheduled to be held on-site only and will be followed by a small reception. \nSpeakers:\n\nOlena Uvarova (Head of the International Lab on business and human rights at Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University\, Researcher at the Law Group\, Wageningen University\, business and human rights specialist at UNDP).\nElla Skybenko (Eastern Europe/Central Asia Senior Researcher & Representative at Business & Human Rights Resource Centre).\nWaleed Mahmoud (FWO Doctoral Fellow at Ghent University & Visiting Researcher at the Asser Institute)\nEva Gerritse (Project lead Business\, Conflict & Human Rights at PAX)\nFurther speakers to be confirmed\n\nModerator:\nDmytro Cherneha (Research intern at the Asser Institute) & Dr. Antoine Duval (Senior researcher at the Asser Instiute) \nThis event is co-organised with the Jean Monnet Center of Excellence on Corporate Sustainability and Human Rights (Wageningen University) \n	Register here This link opens in a new tab
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