Business & Human Rights
explained for the MENA Region
We help businesses strengthen responsible and sustainable practices through solutions grounded in regional realities, cultural understanding, and operational context
BHRMENA is the only advisory firm solely dedicated to advancing business and human rights practices across the Arab States.
Built on over a decade of hands-on experience as practising lawyers and researchers in the MENA region, bringing deep regional insight and expertise to advancing business and human rights.
Our mission
BHRMENA is an independent advisory practice working with companies, investors, governments and multilateral institutions across the Arab States on business and human rights.
Companies and institutions operating across the Arab States are increasingly expected to demonstrate stronger oversight of workforce practices, supplier relationships, and broader supply chain impacts. This reflects a combination of evolving regional expectations around wage protection, labour standards, and worker welfare, alongside growing scrutiny from sovereign-linked and international investors integrating ESG and human rights considerations into their due diligence processes.
At the same time, international counterparties are adapting to emerging supply chain and mandatory human rights due diligence frameworks in Europe and other jurisdictions, creating heightened expectations for transparency, traceability, and responsible business conduct across cross-border operations and value chains.
We help you understand where the risks to people sit inside your business, your workforce, your suppliers, your contractors and what to do about them. The work covers everything from spotting the issues, to building the policies and processes that prevent them, to making sure your operations and supply chain are ready for the questions investors, regulators, and clients are increasingly asking.
ASSESS
We advise boards, executive teams, and operational leads on the policies, governance structures, and contractual instruments needed to meet rising due diligence expectations: human rights policies, supplier codes, responsible contracting clauses, grievance mechanisms, and the bilingual training that makes them work in practice. Every recommendation is built around your sector, your existing governance, and your regulatory exposure.
ADVISE
We provide comprehensive training and capacity-building in business and human rights using real-world case studies and situational exercises to enhance understanding and practical skills. Our sessions are interactive and tailored, ensuring relevance and effective application for participants.
IMPLEMENT
