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United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
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Summary
A global framework defining state duties and corporate responsibilities regarding business-related human-rights impacts.
Why It Matters
AI governance programs can use human-rights due diligence to identify affected groups, prevent harm, and provide remedy.
Key Topics
human rightsdue diligenceimpact assessmentremedycorporate responsibilityaffected stakeholders
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