Human Rights Framework

Human Rights Framework for Decent Work: Setting Global Standards

In a world where the standards for acceptable workplace conditions vary widely, establishing a consistent and comprehensive framework rooted in international human rights law is essential. Many organizations face significant challenges in monitoring and operationalizing these rights within workplaces, largely due to the absence of a universally recognized standard. To address this gap, we have adopted the only comprehensive framework for such, slavefreetrade International's 10 Principles for Decent Work—a robust framework designed to ensure that all workplaces and supply chains adhere to universally accepted human rights standards.

A Comprehensive Approach to Human Rights in the Workplace

The framework consolidates all aspects of international human rights law that pertain to workplace conditions, offering a clear and actionable definition of what constitutes 'decent work.' This approach ensures that every individual, in every workplace, is protected and respected, and that organizations have a clear guide to what is expected of them.

Operationalizing Human Rights: Monitoring and Measuring Compliance

These 10 Principles serve as the foundation for our monitoring and evaluation efforts. They define the standards we expect all workplaces and supply chains to meet, provide the indicators by which compliance is measured, and inform the questions we ask during our reviews. By applying this framework, we can systematically assess and ensure that decent work conditions are upheld universally, leading to fairer, safer, and more respectful workplaces globally.

With the 10 Principles for Decent Work, we offer a clear, actionable, and universally applicable definition of decent work—grounded in the core tenets of international human rights law. This framework not only sets the standard but also drives the global movement towards more ethical and humane workplace practices.