Event Details
We are pleased to invite you to a free webinar organized by the Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators (NICArb) in conjunction with United Nations Human Rights Special Procedures and International Law Association titled "Access to Remedy: The Role of ADR in Business and Human Rights Agenda". This webinar is designed to provide a platform for discussion and knowledge sharing on the importance of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in promoting business and human rights.
Date: June 6th, 2024
Time: 3pm
Duration: 2 hours
The webinar aims to explore the role of ADR in providing access to remedy for business-related human rights violations. It will bring together experts from the fields of arbitration, law, and human rights to discuss the challenges and opportunities in using ADR mechanisms to resolve disputes and promote sustainable development.
Objectives:
1. Raise awareness about the potential of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in facilitating easier access to justice, particularly in the context of business and human rights.
2. Educate individuals and corporations, ranging from small and medium-sized enterprises to high-profile corporations, about the existence of ADR mechanisms and how to access these services effectively.
3. Explore the specific ways in which arbitration and mediation, as ADR mechanisms, can be leveraged to address human rights impacts and related issues within the business context.
4. Provide practical insights and examples to demonstrate how ADR can be effectively utilized to resolve disputes and mitigate human rights violations in business operations.
Target Audience:
- Business leaders and executives
- Lawyers and legal professionals
- Human rights advocates and organizations
- Arbitration practitioners and institutions
- Students and researchers
To register for this free webinar, please click on the link: https://forms.gle/cpzZ7C19X5VrrVgBA
We look forward to your participation in this webinar. If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact Simi; +2349087187411; sowoeye@nicarb.org