The 10 most viewed BHRJ posts of 2022
4 January 2023
Last update: 17/01/23 14:04
As we enter 2023 here are the most read Business and Human Rights Journal blog posts of 2022:
10 Human Dignity abused is at Number 10 of our most viewed blogs.
9 From Formalism to Feminism, linking with our special issue, stands at Number 9.
8 Hotels, shadow detention and human rights due diligence is at Number 8.
7 Critical reading of advertisements in Mongolia with rare insight into the industry in Mongolia, is at Number 7.
6 A paper on the Law Commission’s reception of a preventive law building on the UK Bribery Act 2010, UK Law Commission: Options Paper stands at Number 6.
5 The crackdown on trade unions in Hong Kong stands at Number 5
4 The topical issue of Russia, disinvestment, business and human rights is at Number 4 of our most viewed blog pieces.
3 Some initial thoughts on the proposed EU Due Diligence Directive, is at number 3, a welcome of this development.
2 At Number 2 is Are there winds of peace for La Guajira, which looked at the impact of wind farms on indigenous communities in Colombia.
1 At Number 1 is Lahore High Court declares maternity leave a fundamental right.
Thank you to all authors, and everyone whose blog contributions do not appear here but advanced early comments and excellent insights into new developments which were very welcome.
The BHRJ Blog supplements BHRJ and with our rapid Brain-to-Blog timescale, we are able to quickly share new insights, new voices, and insights on new developments.
We wish you an excellent 2023, and look forward to your succinct contributions and timely analyses on business and human rights developments.
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