The UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights will conduct its first official visit to Japan from 24 July to 4 August.
The experts will assess efforts to identify, prevent and address adverse impacts of business operations on human rights and the environment.
The Working Group delegation will comprise Pichamon Yeophantong and Damilola Olawuyi. They will examine the efforts of the Government of Japan and businesses to implement their respective human rights obligations and responsibilities under the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
“The Working Group approaches this country visit, as with other country visits, with an open mind and a strong desire to gather insights from diverse stakeholders on a wide range of pressing issues,” the experts said.
The experts will meet with various Government ministries and local authorities, civil society actors, human rights defenders, academics, trade unions, and representatives of business enterprises and industry associations. They will travel to Tokyo, and other locations, including Osaka, Aichi, Hokkaido, and Fukushima during their visit.
The experts will hold a press conference on Friday 4 August at 15:00 (local time) at the Japan National Press Club. Access will be strictly limited to journalists and interpretation from/to Japanese and English will be available.
The Working Group will present a report to the Human Rights Council in June 2024.
