Derechos humanos y empresas from edX

Derechos humanos y empresas es un curso _ __* ___URosarioX * enfocado en describir la aplicación de los derechos humanos en las empresas y cómo crear entornos de crecimiento personal y profesional para todas las personas que están inmersas en el mundo empresarial.

En esta experiencia de aprendizaje, algunos expertos compartirán sus experiencias sobre el desarrollo de proyectos relacionados con la aplicación de los derechos humanos, los retos que afronta la empresa y sus impactos positivos tanto en el ámbito empresarial como social.

En primera medida, abordaremos el concepto de derechos humanos, para posteriormente explicar cuál es su relación con las actividades empresariales.

En un segundo momento, analizaremos el recorrido del debate que sobre este tema ha surgido a lo largo de la última década y las iniciativas a las que ha dado lugar, especialmente en torno al concepto de debida diligencia empresarial en derechos humanos.

Al finalizar el curso, tendrás conocimientos sobre la relación entre la actividad empresarial y los derechos humanos, con el propósito de identificar los mecanismos y las políticas que se pueden aplicar en los entornos empresariales, a fin de crear ambientes laborales que protejan y promuevan los derechos humanos.

El curso cuenta con un enfoque práctico para facilitar la comprensión de las implicaciones de los estándares para Estados y empresas. Para ello, se utilizarán recursos de contenido teórico, documentos de referencia, videos, casos y cuestionarios.

What you'll learn

Identificar la relación entre la actividad empresarial y los derechos humanos.
Conocer los principales estándares internacionales en materia de empresas y derechos humanos.
Reconocer y aplicar herramientas desarrolladas en el contexto local y global para la implementación de la debida diligencia empresarial en materia de derechos humanos.
Identificar los mecanismos de reparación de vulneraciones de derechos humanos ocurridas en el contexto de las actividades empresariales.
Determinar el impacto y el desarrollo local en materia de empresas y derechos humanos.

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Learning objectives

Identificar la relación entre la actividad empresarial y los derechos humanos.
Conocer los principales estándares internacionales en materia de empresas y derechos humanos.
Reconocer y aplicar herramientas desarrolladas en el contexto local y global para la implementación de la debida diligencia empresarial en materia de derechos humanos.

Identificar los mecanismos de reparación de vulneraciones de derechos humanos ocurridas en el contexto de las actividades empresariales.
Determinar el impacto y el desarrollo local en materia de empresas y derechos humanos.

Identificar la relación entre la actividad empresarial y los derechos humanos.
Conocer los principales estándares internacionales en materia de empresas y derechos humanos.
Reconocer y aplicar herramientas desarrolladas en el contexto local y global para la implementación de la debida diligencia empresarial en materia de derechos humanos.
Identificar los mecanismos de reparación de vulneraciones de derechos humanos ocurridas en el contexto de las actividades empresariales.
Determinar el impacto y el desarrollo local en materia de empresas y derechos humanos.

Syllabus

Módulo 1: Introducción: empresas y derechos humanos

¿Qué son los derechos humanos?

Mecanismos de protección

Antecedentes en materia de empresas y derechos humanos

Módulo 2: Estándares internacionales en materia de empresas y derechos humanos

Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS)

Declaración tripartita de la OIT

Líneas Directrices de la OCDE

Principios rectores sobre las empresas y los derechos humanos de las Naciones Unidas

Módulo 3: La debida diligencia empresarial

Debida diligencia empresarial

Herramientas para la debida diligencia

Buenas prácticas empresariales

Módulo 4: Mecanismos de reparación

Reparación

Mecanismos judiciales

Mecanismos extrajudiciales

Módulo 5: Desarrollo local en empresas y derechos humanos

Planes de acción

Desarrollo legislativo

Caso Colombia

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Profundiza en la relación entre empresas y derechos humanos, algo muy solicitado en la industria

Enseña diligencia debida en materia de derechos humanos, ayudando a los alumnos a identificar y mitigar los riesgos

Desarrolla habilidades de reparación y reparación, que son importantes para los defensores de derechos humanos

Impartido por Liliana Perdomo Vela, reconocida experta en derechos humanos y empresas

Examina la debida diligencia en derechos humanos, que es fundamental para las empresas en la actualidad

Requiere conocimientos previos en derechos humanos, lo que puede suponer un reto para algunos estudiantes

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Derechos humanos y empresas with these activities:

Review the UN's Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights

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Begin by reviewing the UN's Guiding Principles to establish a foundation for the course.

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Attend seminars on current trends in human rights and business

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Expand knowledge and connect with professionals in the field by attending seminars on emerging issues related to human rights and business.

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Identify relevant seminars and conferences
Attend sessions and engage in discussions
Network with experts and practitioners

Create a human rights resource library

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Facilitate future learning and reference by compiling a comprehensive collection of resources related to human rights and business.

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Gather articles, reports, and case studies
Organize materials by topic or issue area
Create a searchable database or online repository

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Learn about UNGPs on Business and Human Rights

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Deepen understanding of the framework guiding responsible business conduct by studying the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

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Review the three pillars of the UNGPs
Analyze the Protect, Respect, Remedy framework
Examine case studies on UNGP implementation

Attend workshops on practical implementation of human rights principles

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Enhance practical skills and knowledge by participating in workshops led by experts in the field of human rights and business implementation.

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Identify relevant workshops and training programs
Attend sessions and engage in interactive exercises
Develop an action plan for applying workshop learnings

Develop a stakeholder engagement plan

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Apply course concepts by creating a comprehensive plan to engage with stakeholders and address their concerns in a human rights context.

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Identify relevant stakeholders
Assess stakeholder interests and concerns
Develop strategies for effective engagement
Monitor and evaluate engagement outcomes

Discuss case studies on human rights due diligence

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Enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills by engaging in peer discussions on real-world examples of human rights due diligence.

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Analyze case studies and identify key challenges
Share perspectives and insights with peers
Develop recommendations for improving due diligence practices

Contribute to open-source projects related to human rights

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Gain practical experience and contribute to real-world human rights initiatives by participating in open-source software development or data analysis projects.

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Identify open-source projects focused on human rights
Contribute code, data, or documentation to the project
Collaborate with other developers and human rights organizations

Career center

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