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GHRC Presents Groundbreaking Report on Rural Women’s Economic Empowerment at UN World Food Forum
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GHRC Joins UN Women UK at CSW69 to Drive Global Gender Equality Agenda
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Generating credible insights for accountability and reform.

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HUMAN RIGHTS DUE DILIGENCE EXPERT CONSULTATION.

Guiding stakeholders to move beyond compliance toward meaningful action.

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HUMAN RIGHTS RISK ASSESSMENT

Human rights risks in agri-food systems are multifaceted, dynamic, and deeply interconnected.

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ADDRESSING GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN AGRI-FOOD SYSTEMS

Building safe, equitable, and inclusive food systems.

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Dr Umezulike UN Panel Chair Calls for Stronger Human Rights Due Diligence In Global Agrifood Systems

February 10, 2026

Dr Umezulike UN Panel Chair Calls for Stronger Human Rights Due Diligence In Global Agrifood Systems

At the United Nations Forum on Business and Human Rights Asia-Pacific, international human rights lawyer Dr Cynthia Umezulike has issued a powerful call for strengthened and sustained human rights due diligence across global agrifood systems, warning that climate change is accelerating exploitation of migrant workers and rural women while accountability lags dangerously behind. Chairing

International Confrence on Human Rights, Sustainability and Climate Change

February 10, 2026

International Confrence on Human Rights, Sustainability and Climate Change

Across insightful presentations and discussions, speakers from 14+ countries highlighted a vital truth: climate change is a human rights issue. From climate-induced inequality and displacement to food security, labour rights, and intergenerational justice, the conference underscored the urgent need for rights-based, inclusive, and accountable approaches to sustainability. In her opening address, Dr Cynthia C.

Chisomejé Rural Women Rising Project (CRWRP)

February 10, 2026

Chisomejé Rural Women Rising Project (CRWRP)

Global Human Rights Centre (GHRC) delivers evidence-based research, expert advisory services, and climate mitigation innovations to support climate-vulnerable rural communities. We work with governments, businesses, investors and civil society to empower young rural women, ensuring they are financially included, less vulnerable to economic shocks and remain key drivers of resilient and sustainable food systems. 

Join our Expert Panel Session on Migrant Labour Rights in Climate-Vulnerable Agrifood Systems at the 2025 UN RBHR Forum | Sep 19, 2025 | Bangkok, THAILAND

February 10, 2026

Join our Expert Panel Session on Migrant Labour Rights in Climate-Vulnerable Agrifood Systems at the 2025 UN RBHR Forum | Sep 19, 2025 | Bangkok, THAILAND

Global Human Rights is serving as a collaborating partner and co-organiser of a session at the 2025 UN Responsible Business and Human Rights Forum, Asia-Pacific together with the United Nations International Organization for Migration (IOM) and The Centre for Child’s Rights and Business. Date & Time: 19 September 2025, 13:45–14:45 ICT; Room CR4 Session Title: Fields to Fairness:

GHRC Presents Groundbreaking Report on Rural Women’s Economic Empowerment at UN World Food Forum

February 10, 2026

GHRC Presents Groundbreaking Report on Rural Women’s Economic Empowerment at UN World Food Forum

The Global Human Rights Centre (GHRC), led by Dr. Cynthia C. Umezulike, presented a thematic report and policy recommendation statement at the World Food Forum Thematic Youth Assembly on Supporting Women and Girls in Decent Rural Employment, hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. Organized in

GHRC Contributes to Global Trade Policy Dialogue at UN FAO in Geneva

February 10, 2026

GHRC Contributes to Global Trade Policy Dialogue at UN FAO in Geneva

The Global Human Rights Centre (GHRC) joined international experts and policymakers at the United Nations Headquarters in Geneva to contribute to global discussions on sustainable trade. Our participation took place during the Sub-Committee on Fish Trade (COFI-FT) briefing session, kindly hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. Putting Rural

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