The annual UN Forum on Business and Human Rights brings together thousands of participants from governments, business, civil society and communities from around the world in November 2024.
Is your company interested in attending the 13th United Nations Forum on Business and Human Rights? UN Global Compact is hosting a series of events and networking opportunities for participating companies in Geneva in November. We are excited to invite your company to the Forum!
This is a fantastic opportunity to engage with a global community of human rights leaders and advance your company's commitment to sustainable practices.
Participants of the UN Global Compact Finland are encouraged to contact Jaakko Vuorenkoski (jaakko.vuorenkoski@globalcompact.fi) for more details of our activities and discuss potential speaking and engagement opportunities. We look forward to seeing you in Geneva!
Monday 25th - Wednesday 27th
This list includes events hosted by or in cooperation with the UN Global Compact. The official program of the UN Forum on Business and Human Rights can be found here.
Please note that the program is subject to change before the Forum. We will be updating and adding events to the page regularly.
Monday 25
Opening Plenary Speech by Sanda Ojiambo, Assistant Secretary-General, CEO and Executive Director of the United Nations Global Compact
Time: 11:40 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Room XX, Palais des Nations
Monday 25
Business & Human Rights Lunch and Roundtable
This event is by invitation only.
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Location: TBA
Monday 25
GBI / IOE Networking Event. Co-sponsored by UNGC
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: TBA
Tuesday 26
Evening Reception by Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Finland
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
Tuesday 26
UN Global Compact USA Side Event on Sustainable Finance and Human Rights
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: TBA
Wednesday 27
Delegation visit to the Permanent Mission of Finland in Geneva
Time: TBA
Location: Avenue de France 23, 1202 Geneva
Wednesday 27
One UN Global Compact Networking Event
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: TBA