Just Security Publishes ICAR Article on UNGP-Aligned Corporate Political Engagement

ICAR is pleased to share a new Just Security article published today entitled "American Businesses Still Face International Human Rights Obligations, Even as Oversight Diminishes at Home" written by our Legal & Policy Director Nicole Vander Meulen.

President Donald Trump’s first few months in office have seen a flurry of actions seemingly designed to benefit powerful corporate interests. From weakening ethics rules to halting key enforcement mechanisms, these developments have raised serious concerns about the long-term health of U.S. regulatory institutions. But even amid domestic retrenchment, corporations must adhere to internationally recognized human rights responsibilities.

In this Just Security piece, Nicole discusses the contours of what UNGP-aligned corporate political engagement looks like, including the role of transparency and the need for companies to leverage their influence in support of policies that protect human rights.

Read the article here.