Awareness-raising events
As part of the NAP, events are regularly organised to support businesses.
Objective of the awareness-raising events
The events will provide inspiration and practical support for Swiss companies of different size and industries in implementing human rights due diligence. The events also aim to present the latest national and international developments in regulations and standards.
Calendar of upcoming events
The 3rd Swiss Forum on Business and Human Rights will take place on Monday, 2 November 2026, marking the 50th anniversary of the OECD Guidelines and the 15th anniversary of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. Jointly organized by the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) and the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), it brings together businesses, authorities, academia and civil society for a multi-stakeholder dialogue on responsible business conduct, featuring plenary sessions and thematic workshops (artificial intelligence, sustainable finance, sport, just transition, grievance mechanisms, etc.).
Related topics
About Pillar II: Corporate Responsibility
The second pillar of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) establishes the responsibility of companies to respect human rights through due diligence. The federal government supports companies in meeting this responsibility.
Practical tools for businesses
Guidelines, guides, brochures and practical tools are made available to facilitate the understanding and implementation of human rights due diligence procedures.
Multi-stakeholder initiatives
Multi-stakeholder initiatives play an important role in raising business awareness and putting human rights due diligence into practice.
Contacts
State Secretariat for Economic Affairs
Labour Directorate
International Labour Affairs
Holzikofenweg 36
CH - 3003 Bern
State Secretariat FDFA
Peace and Human Rights Division
Human Rights Diplomacy Section
Effingerstrasse 27
CH - 3003 Bern