Meet their responsibility to respect children’s rights and commit to supporting the human rights of children
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Developed by UNICEF, the UN Global Compact and Save the Children –
the Children’s Rights and Business Principles (the Principles) are the first comprehensive set of principles to guide companies on the full range of actions they can take in the workplace, marketplace and community to respect and support children’s rights. While the business and human rights agenda has evolved significantly in recent years, a child rights perspective has not yet been explicitly addressed.
Business Practice
This document provides examples of how companies can put into practice each of the Children’s Principles. The examples are real-life practices undertaken by companies to respect and support children’s rights. While the examples have not been formally vetted, they are intended to raise awareness of the many ways in which business can maximize their positive impacts and minimize their negative impacts on children.
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2 Contribute to the elimination of child labour, including in all business activities and business relationships
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3 Provide decent work for young workers, parents and caregivers
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4 Ensure the protection and safety of children in all business activities and facilities
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5 Ensure that products and services are safe, and seek to support children’s rights through them
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6 Use marketing and advertising that respects and support children’s rights
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7 Respect and support children’s rights in relation to the enviroment and to land acquisition and use
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8 Respect and support children’s rights in security arrangements
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9 Help protect children affected by emergencies
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10 Reinforce community and government efforts to protect and fulfill children’s rights