Voices - Conversations on Business and Human Rights from Around the World
by IHRB, Institute for Human Rights and Business
Is this your podcast?The Institute for Human Rights and Business (IHRB) is a respected organization that focuses on embedding human rights standards into business practices globally. They are known for fostering dialogue among various stakeholders, including bu…
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- business and human rights
- activism and advocacy
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- interviews with experts
- impact of business on lives
Publishing Consistency
- 173 episodes produced
- active for 11 years
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- available on various platforms
- global audience engagement
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13 to 30🎙 ~2x weekly·173 episodes·Last published 1w ago - Monthly Reach
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8 to 1833 real followers tracked across platforms
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AI and responsible business: emerging risks and opportunities
Aug 27, 2026
Unknown duration
Navigating ‘Distributive Justice’ in the energy transition
Jul 23, 2026
Unknown duration
World Cup special: business, human rights, and the beautiful game
Jul 16, 2026
34m 09s
Have the UNGPs really changed corporate behaviour?
Jul 2, 2026
19m 12s
Are the United Nations’ Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights still relevant?
Jun 15, 2026
30m 23s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/27/26 | AI and responsible business: emerging risks and opportunities | IHRB’s Salil Tripathi catches up with Ray Eitel-Porter, a global expert in AI governance, safety and ethics, and a member of IHRB's International Advisory Council, to discuss the positive differences AI could make to human rights, as well as current challenges it presents, such as bias getting baked into the system, the struggles faced by communities impacted by data centres, and how to be prepared for further automation in the workplace. | — | ||||||
| 7/23/26 | Navigating ‘Distributive Justice’ in the energy transition | IHRB's Head of Just Transitions, Haley St Dennis, and IHRB Research Fellow, Judy Hofmeyr, discuss the concept of ‘distributive justice’ - what is it really, how does it relate to the other forms of justice at the heart of any just transition, and why it can be a useful tool to help business practitioners involved in transition decision making. | — | ||||||
| 7/16/26 | businesshuman rights+4 | Mary HarveyMinky Worden | Centre for Sport and Human RightsHuman Rights Watch+1 | — | World CupFIFA+5 | — | 34m 09s | ||
| 7/2/26 | corporate accountabilityUNGPs+4 | Anita Ramasastry | University of WashingtonIHRB+2 | — | UNGPscorporate behaviour+5 | — | 19m 12s | ||
| 6/15/26 | Business and Human RightsUnited Nations+3 | Jane Nelson | Harvard Kennedy Business SchoolUnited Nations+1 | — | UN Guiding PrinciplesBusiness and Human Rights+3 | — | 30m 23s | ||
| 5/13/26 | community engagementFree Prior and Informed Consent+3 | Froydis Cameron-Johansson | IHRB | — | community consultationFPIC+5 | — | 34m 27s | ||
| 4/15/26 | seafarersdark fleets+3 | Mark DickinsonNathan Smith | Nautilus InternationalInternational Transport Workers' Federation | — | dark fleetsseafarers+3 | — | 32m 09s | ||
| 3/25/26 | business and human rightscorporate accountability+3 | Anna TriponelOliver Holland | DysonHuman Level+1 | UKMalaysia | Dysonmigrant workers+4 | — | 30m 02s | ||
| 3/9/26 | agroforestryclimate change+4 | Isabel Britez | Belterra | Brazil | agroforestryBrazil+5 | — | 27m 37s | ||
| 1/29/26 | business and human rightsleadership+3 | Michael Clements | Business and Human Rights CentreIHRB | — | businesshuman rights+4 | — | 26m 10s | ||
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| 12/17/25 | housingaffordability+3 | Ainara Fernandez | — | Catalonia | Cataloniahousing model+4 | — | 1h 19m 12s | ||
| 11/25/25 | just transitionsolar power+3 | Reema Nanavaty | SEWAIHRB+1 | GujaratGujarat’s salt farmers | solar powerGujarat+5 | — | 1h 30m 53s | ||
| 11/19/25 | business and human rightsclimate crisis+3 | John Morrison | IHRB | — | businesshuman rights+3 | — | 28m 41s | ||
| 10/28/25 | human rightsbusiness+3 | John Morrison | IHRB | — | human rightsbusiness+3 | — | 37m 25s | ||
| 9/25/25 | seafarers' rightsmaritime industry+3 | Father Stephen Thanapaul | Mission to Seafarers | — | seafarersmaritime rights+3 | — | 28m 58s | ||
| 8/28/25 | Are business practices intensifying water scarcity? | Climate change has put a spotlight on our relationship with natural resources, especially water. IHRB's Salil Tripathi IHRB speaks to Peter Waldman, a senior reporter at Bloomberg Businessweek, and to Ravi Mariwala, the Founder and Chief Executive of an Indian water management company called Smaart Water, about growing global tensions around access to water and the role of companies. | — | ||||||
| 8/14/25 | What key moments have shaped corporate responsibility? | How did the business and human rights movement evolve? What important moments and historic cases have helped shape responsible business today? Anita Ramasastry, Professor of Law at the University of Washington and faculty member on IHRB’s Masters course in Business and Human Rights, joins IHRB’s Salil Tripathi to discuss the evolution of the business and human rights movement by exploring the pivotal moments that shaped it. | — | ||||||
| 7/15/25 | Human rights reporting and disclosure - what’s the view from the ground amidst evolving EU regulation? | IHRB's Vicky Bowman speaks to Giles Bolton from membership body Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI); Natalie Grillon from Open Supply Hub; and Emily Casswell from clothing retailer Bestseller. Together, they explore the role of voluntary standards and reporting to strengthen transparency in global supply chains and how these link to evolving regulatory requirements. | — | ||||||
| 6/25/25 | Human rights in the fishing industry: what are the pressing risks? | Over 60 million people make a living catching, farming and processing seafood. What are the predominant challenges they face? IHRB’s Francesca Fairbairn explores human rights abuses in the global seafood industry with Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Ian Urbina, who has just released the second series of The Outlaw Ocean Podcast. | — | ||||||
| 6/5/25 | Collie’s just transition: a blueprint for the world’s eight million coal workers? | IHRB’s Haley St Dennis sits down with Darcy Gunning, the lead union organiser behind Collie’s transition negotiations, one of the world’s most successful examples of a just transition happening today. They talk about the high and lows so far, as well as insights for managers of transitions - whether working in a company, government department, union, or local community group - to replicate the most essential lessons offered by Collie’s story. | — | ||||||
| 5/22/25 | Just transitions - how can theory become reality? | In this episode, IHRB’s CEO, John Morrison, and colleague Haley St Dennis, discuss the state of just transitions in 2025, and the urgent need to tackle social, economic and environmental challenges as one, systemic challenge. John shares ideas for how to apply this thinking in practice. | — | ||||||
| 4/22/25 | Are we about to see a retreat from corporate responsibility? | The international architecture that underpins universal human rights is under attack. What does this mean for responsible business? IHRB’s Salil Tripathi, speaks to Kenneth Roth, author, attorney and the former head of international organisation, Human Rights Watch. Ken and Salil discuss progress in corporate responsibility and accountability in recent decades, and what this might mean for the future of business and human rights. | — | ||||||
| 3/26/25 | The UK Modern Slavery Act - 10 years on where are we now? | Has the UK Modern Slavery Act introduced in 2015 been effective in eradicating modern slavery? IHRB’s Head of Migrant Workers Programme, Neill Wilkins, speaks to from Eleanor Lyons, the UK's Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner. They discuss the effectiveness of the legislation; the importance of corporate accountability in the fight to end modern slavery; and the need for more robust measures to ensure greater transparency in supply chains. | — | ||||||
| 3/20/25 | How can European Chambers of Commerce support effective human rights due diligence? | IHRB Senior Advisor, Vicky Bowman, speaks to Karina Ufert from the European Chamber of Commerce in Myanmar. Against the backdrop of the EU's proposed ‘omnibus package’ of sustainability directives, Karina shares how her organisation is helping companies with their human rights due diligence on the ground. Vicky also speaks to IHRB colleague Sarah Mostafa-Kamel to discuss similar work being done by IHRB’s Gulf Sustain initiative, which is supporting responsible business practices and promoting worker welfare across the Arab Gulf States. | — | ||||||
| 3/4/25 | How can companies respect human rights while pursuing profits? | The adoption of the UNGPs in 2011 was a seminal moment and acknowledgement of the influence of business on people’s rights. In the years that have passed since then, what have we learned about whether and how companies can respect human rights while pursuing profits? To help answer this question IHRB’s CEO, John Morrison, speaks to Mike Posner, a human rights lawyer, former Assistant Secretary of State under Hilary Clinton, and founder of the Center for Business and Human Rights at New York University. | — | ||||||
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The Institute for Human Rights and Business (IHRB) is a respected organization that focuses on embedding human rights standards into business practices globally. They are known for fostering dialogue among various stakeholders, including businesses, governments, and civil society, to address the intersection of human rights and commercial activities. "Voices - Conversations on Business and Human Rights from Around the World" stands out for its diverse array of guests, including activists, business leaders, and academics, who discuss the real-world implications of business decisions on human rights. The podcast format encourages in-depth conversations that highlight current issues and stories, effectively amplifying voices that might otherwise remain unheard. The show attracts listeners who are engaged in social justice, corporate responsibility, and policy-making, providing them with insights and perspectives on how businesses can positively or negatively influence human rights. This rich, informative content empowers its audience to understand and advocate for the integration of human rights into business practices.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 33
- Total plays: 760
- Total reviews: 4
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- Followers: 29
- Plays: 760
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- Followers: 4
- Reviews: 4
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What the show covers
- interviews with experts
- impact of business on lives
- human rights in business
- global perspectives on issues
Audience interests
- business and human rights
- activism and advocacy
- government policies
- corporate social responsibility
Platform reach
- available on various platforms
- global audience engagement
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- unknown follower count
Publishing consistency
- 173 episodes produced
- active for 11 years
- weekly or more episodes
- consistent content delivery