Two New Publications on Security and Human Rights
Human Analytics is pleased to announce the release of two new publications on security and human rights written by Senior Managing Director Dr. Rebecca DeWinter-Schmitt. “Transnational Business...
View ArticleSeminar on ISO 18788: The New Standard for Responsible Security Operations
In the wake of the global growth of the private security industry, a number of efforts have emerged to govern private security provision and ensure responsible security operations in complex...
View ArticleNational Action Plan Topic at the UN Forum on Business and Human Rights
The development and implementation of a National Action Plan (NAP) for business and human rights is a significant effort for any country to undertake – both from the perspective of the State...
View ArticleREMINDER THIS FRIDAY – ISO 18788: The New Standard for Responsible Security...
REMINDER – THIS FRIDAY! Seminar/Webinar ISO 18788: The New Standard for Responsible Security Operations In the wake of the global growth of the private security industry, a number of efforts have...
View ArticleSecond Edition of Briefing Paper “Private Security Standards”
The Human Analytics team is pleased to offer an updated briefing paper comparing and contrasting standards for the provision of private security services. This is the second edition of the briefing...
View ArticleAssessing Human Rights Risk in Banking: An OECD Approach
In the field of business and human rights, companies face a number of challenges in understanding how to undertake human rights due diligence. The UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights...
View ArticleWebinar Materials: ISO 18788 – The New Standard for Responsible Security...
Human Analytics Senior Managing Director Rebecca DeWinter-Schmitt moderated a webinar on November 20 on the new International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard, ISO 18788 Management...
View ArticleNew Report Provides an Insider Perspective on the International Code of...
A new report, Towards an International Code of Conduct for Private Security Providers: A View from Inside a Multistakeholder Process, by Anne-Marie Buzatu of the Geneva Centre for the Democratic...
View ArticleGreat expectations: Companies must demonstrate socially responsible business...
Coming to an aisle near you: Rising consumer expectations for socially responsible business practices. A number of recent events, including this week’s Associated Press’ report linking Thai shrimp...
View ArticleHuman Analytics announces new addition to its Advisory Board
(6 January, 2015) – Human Analytics LLC is pleased to announce the appointment of Ambassador James Yellin to its Advisory Board. Ambassador Yellin is a career diplomat with the U.S. Department of...
View ArticleCongress Needs to Pass CEJA
Recent news reports announced that the four Blackwater guards found guilty in the September 2007 Nisour Square shooting incident plan to appeal their convictions. Nisour Square was one of the most...
View ArticleMNCs are moving to greater accountability – are business schools meeting the...
Business school programs are designed to produce skilled managers who can lead enterprises and maximize stakeholder value both now and in the future. Core business disciplines such as entrepreneurship,...
View ArticleICoCA Releases Draft Statement Recognizing Private Maritime Security...
The International Code of Conduct Association (ICoCA) has announced the release of a draft recognition statement in accordance with its certification procedure for ISO 28007-1: 2015 Ships and marine...
View ArticleISO 18788 certification – a new basis for vetting and selecting PSCs
Organizations that utilize private security companies (PSCs) traditionally selected a specific PSC based on the security company’s perceived strength and reputation in a particular geography or...
View ArticleHuman Analytics and InterAction conduct seminar on New ISO Management...
(March 11, 2016 – Washington D.C.) Earlier today Human Analytics and InterAction conducted a seminar on the new ISO 18788:2015 management standard for private security providers. Increasingly,...
View ArticlePanel on Business Challenges and Human Rights
On April 12, Human Analytics’ Rebecca DeWinter-Schmitt will be speaking on a business and human rights panel at the 25th anniversary celebration of the Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian Law....
View ArticleNew Report on Implementing the UN Guiding Principles in the Maritime Sector
The Human Rights at Sea initiative has released a new report, An Introduction and Commentary to the 2011 UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and their Implementation in the Maritime...
View ArticleCompanies and Climate Change: Legal Liability and Human Rights Challenges...
The International Bar Association, Washington College of Law’s Center for Human Rights & Humanitarian Law, Business and Human Rights Resource Center, Center for International Environmental Law,...
View ArticleWEBINAR: Corporate Responsibility for Federal Contractors
The Society of American Military Engineers is hosting a webinar, entitled Corporate Responsibility for Federal Contractors, on Thursday, June 9 from 1:00pm-2:30pm. Human Analytics’ Rebecca...
View ArticleREMINDER: Register for Companies and Climate Change
Next week Thursday, May 5 “Companies and Climate Change: Legal Liability and Human Rights Challenges After Paris/COP21” is being held in Washington, D.C. from 2:30-5:30pm as an official side event of...
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