Centre For Education Policy and Climate Justice

CEPCJ is established for research,capacity building & policy reform in climate justice and business&human rights. Founder and Executive Director- @FlorenceShako

[Centre For Education Policy and Climate Justice @CEPCJ_]

The East African & Horn of Africa Business & Human Rights Dialogue was held on 10th –11th June 2026 in Nairobi.The theme was “Beyond Compliance:Strengthening Accountable&Rights Centred Supply Chains” &convened by @DanChurchAid @NANHRI40 @OHCHRKENYA @GlobalcompactKE & @UNDPKenya

[Damilola S. Olawuyi, SAN, FCIArb @dsolawuyi]

Today at the 62nd session of the @UN_HRC (#HRC62) in Geneva, Switzerland, I will be presenting the latest report of the @WGBizHRs on "Agribusiness, food security and human rights"

Time: 16:15 pm (CEST)
Watch live: ▶️ https://t.co/Zke5QivcpZ
Schedule ▶️ https://t.co/0yT7xZqTRf

[Damilola S. Olawuyi, SAN, FCIArb @dsolawuyi]

I arrived in Amman, Jordan to speak at the Third Business and Human Rights Dialogue in the Arab States hosted by @jordan_nchr in collaboration with the @WGBizHRs, @UNHumanRights,@BizHRAsia_UNDP, @OECD and other collaborators.

https://t.co/ov7NCsgL3X

[Damilola S. Olawuyi, SAN, FCIArb @dsolawuyi]

In my opening plenary remarks, I called on stakeholders across the region to seize the momentum of the 15th anniversary of the #UNGPs to strengthen their commitment to building sustainable and rights-based supply chains that leave no one behind.

[Centre For Education Policy and Climate Justice @CEPCJ_]

@EUinKenya @dsolawuyi @FlorenceShako @DanChurchAid @pamoja_trust @HakiKNCHR Special thanks to Roya A. Z. Høvsgaard, Joanne Kirimi-Gikonyo and Cathrine Barklin of @DanChurchAid for the wonderful organization & collaboration.

The Cultivating Justice Project is made possible by the support of @EUinKenya and @DanishMFA

🔗Read more: https://t.co/LZcxB0vPFT

[Centre For Education Policy and Climate Justice @CEPCJ_]

The East African & Horn of Africa Business & Human Rights Dialogue was held on 10th –11th June 2026 in Nairobi.The theme was “Beyond Compliance:Strengthening Accountable&Rights Centred Supply Chains” &convened by @DanChurchAid @NANHRI40 @OHCHRKENYA @GlobalcompactKE & @UNDPKenya

[Centre For Education Policy and Climate Justice @CEPCJ_]

@EUinKenya @dsolawuyi @FlorenceShako We co-hosted a Discussion tog with @DanChurchAid & @pamoja_trust on “Cultivating Justice Project:Unlocking access:agribusiness,remedy&multi-stakeholder dialogue in Kenya” & co-hosted with @HakiKNCHR a session on “Inclusive Policy Development & Concrete Implementation Mechanisms”

[Damilola S. Olawuyi, SAN, FCIArb @dsolawuyi]

In remarks, I emphasized the need for all stakeholders to accelerate measurable progress towards accountable and sustainable supply chains, especially in the sourcing, production, and distribution of natural resources and fast moving consumer goods.

[ResourceRightsAfrica @RRightsAfrica]

We are glad to have joined comrades from East and Horn of Africa in a 2nd Dialogue on Business and Human Rights taking place in Nairobi,Kenya under the theme: "Beyond Compliance: Strengthening Accountable and Rights-Centred Value Chains in East and the Horn of Africa".
#EABHR

[DanChurchAid Kenya @DCA_Kenya]

What will real progress look like over the next decade as we work towards accountable and rights-centred supply chains in East Africa and beyond?

Speaking during the East and Horn of Africa Business and Human Rights Dialogue, @dsolawuyi, Chairperson of the Working Group on the issue of human rights and transnational corporations and other business enterprises, outlined six critical priorities that must shape the future of Business and Human Rights across the region:

🔹 Rule Clarity – Strengthening and regularly reviewing National Action Plans (NAPs) on Business and Human Rights to ensure they remain relevant, inclusive, and aligned with emerging issues such as artificial intelligence and evolving global standards.

🔹 Policy Coherence – Moving beyond policy adoption to implementation by ensuring adequate funding, institutional support, and nationwide awareness of Business and Human Rights frameworks.

🔹 Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships – Building stronger collaboration among governments, businesses, civil society, trade unions, academia, and communities to drive collective ownership and action.

🔹 Responsible Business Conduct Beyond Compliance – Encouraging businesses to move from a compliance mindset to a responsibility mindset by embedding human rights due diligence throughout their supply chains and business relationships.

🔹 Information Sharing and Digital Innovation – Leveraging technology and digital platforms to track, monitor, report, and address human rights risks and abuses across supply chains.

🔹 Capacity Development – Investing in continuous learning, dialogue, and awareness-building to empower businesses, governments, workers, indigenous communities, and civil society actors to understand and uphold human rights standards.

#BusinessAndHumanRights #ResponsibleBusinessConduct #HumanRightsDueDiligence #SustainableSupplyChains #JustTransition #EastAfrica #HornOfAfrica #CorporateAccountability #HumanRights #RBC

[ResourceRightsAfrica @RRightsAfrica]

Day 2:The East & Horn of Africa Business and Human Rights Dialogue,2026.
The day begins with National Human Rights Institutions(NHRIs) from Uganda, Kenya, Tz, Ethiopia, Gjibouti sharing their experiences on National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights implementation.
#EABHR

[DanChurchAid Kenya @DCA_Kenya]

"Business and human rights is no longer just about compliance, it is about action," urges Karen Poore, Country Director, @DCA_Kenya

"As standards evolve, the focus must shift from policies on paper to practices that create better, fairer, and more sustainable jobs. Responsible business conduct, transparency, and long-term thinking are not only good for people, they are essential for resilient and competitive businesses.

Achieving this requires genuine collaboration. Governments, businesses, civil society, producers, women, youth, and marginalized groups all have a role to play in building inclusive, climate-smart economies where dignity, rights, and opportunity go hand in hand.

The challenge is regional, and so must be the solutions. By learning from one another, sharing openly, and working across borders, we can turn the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights into meaningful change on the ground"

@noedhjaelp @NANHRI40 @CEPCJ_ @EUinKenya @UNDPKenya @ACTAlliance

#ResponsibleBusinessConduct
#Humanrights

[DanChurchAid Kenya @DCA_Kenya]

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐎𝐖

The 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐮𝐞 is underway under the theme: "𝑩𝒆𝒚𝒐𝒏𝒅 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒊𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆: 𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑨𝒄𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑹𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔-𝑪𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝑺𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒍𝒚 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒔."

The dialogue has convened stakeholders from across East and the Horn of Africa, including representatives from the private sector, human rights institutions, development partners, civil society organizations, government agencies, and regional bodies.

The forum seeks to assess progress and catalyse action in the adoption and implementation of Business and Human Rights frameworks at both national and regional levels, with a strong focus on measurable commitments aligned with the three pillars of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights: Protect, Respect, and Remedy.

The dialogue is made possible through the collaboration of @DCA_Kenya and @noedhjaelp, @UNDPKenya , @NANHRI40 , @GlobalcompactKE , @unhrcpr , @pamoja_trust , Danish Industry, @CEPCJ_ , the African Coalition for Corporate Accountability, @ACTAlliance , WitnessRadio, and @RRightsAfrica

#BusinessAndHumanRights #ResponsibleBusiness #HumanRights #SupplyChains #EastAfrica #UNGPs

[Centre For Education Policy and Climate Justice @CEPCJ_]

📣📣 1 day to go!!!

Join us tomorrow for the East and Horn of Africa Business and Human Rights Dialogue! ✨✨✨

🔗 to the programme, concept note 2026 and the conference report 2023: https://t.co/ikwKeulk2Q

Don’t miss out!! ✨✨

[Juliah Ngugi @NgugiJuliah]

Great insights and collaborations at the Private Sector Actors Toolkit Review Workshop! Excited to see how these updated tools will drive impactful private sector engagement. Thanks to @CEPCJ_ @FlorenceShako for hosting such a vital session! 🛠️💼

#PrivateSector #Workshop

[Centre For Education Policy and Climate Justice @CEPCJ_]

This workshop is part of the Cultivating Justice Project funded by the European Union and Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark and is implemented in collaboration with our lead partner Folkekirkens Nødhjælp (DanChurchAid) and partner Pamoja Trust.

[Centre For Education Policy and Climate Justice @CEPCJ_]

CEPCJ is pleased to announce that we have developed Toolkits for Responsible Agricultural Supply Chains.The toolkits are a practical avenue for agribusinesses to carry out self-evaluations to assess their level of maturity in adopting Responsible Business Conduct (RBC) principles

[Centre For Education Policy and Climate Justice @CEPCJ_]

Last week,the toolkits were presented to private sector actors drawn from Nakuru,Nyandarua,Machakos&Nairobi counties who have undertaken our RBC trainings in the past year. It was a forum for insightful feedback to ensure they are aligned with end-user needs #bizhumanrights

[Women in Alternative Dispute Resolution @womeninadr]

Happy Madaraka Day💫✨