The NOVA BHRE Blog
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The experiences of Germany and Norway on mHREDD legislation
Eradicating modern slavery completely is a challenging task. Legislative measures are a critical step in tackling forced labour in Brazil and across the world, but they are not a silver bullet. This blog post discusses how evolving laws increasingly seek to address the contemporary and complex issue of modern slavery.
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Modern Slavery in 2025: Overcoming Persistent Legal and Practical Challenges in Brazil and Beyond
Eradicating modern slavery completely is a challenging task. Legislative measures are a critical step in tackling forced labour in Brazil and across the world, but they are not a silver bullet. This blog post discusses how evolving laws increasingly seek to address the contemporary and complex issue of modern slavery.
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Navigating and Transposing the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) Legal, Policy and Implementation Insights
On the 28th of May 2025, the NOVA Centre on Business, Human Rights and the Environment, together with the British Institute of International and Comparative Law and the University of KU Leuven, hosted a workshop entitled ‘Transposing the CSDDD – Navigating Legal Uncertainties amidst the Omnibus proposal and Implementation Challenges’.
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Ethical Choices In Business: How Digital Currencies Can Support Or Threaten Human Rights?
Digital currencies are a powerful financial tool, akin to an open book: responsible businesses can use them to transparently and effectively uphold human rights, ensuring accountability and trust in their operations. However, in the wrong hands, this tool becomes a shadowy zone hiding violations and abuses. This blog post discusses challenges and opportunities related to BHR and digital currencies.
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