Corporate social responsibility

BEIJING / GENEVA, 17 October 2023 — Chery Automobile and UNICEF announced a new two-year, $6 million partnership, in support of education programmes around the world. 17 October 2023, Mr. Zhang Guibin (first from the left), President of Chery International and Ms. Amakobe Sande, UNICEF Representative to China (First from the right) UNICEF…

This brief summarizes a forthcoming report from UNICEF, UN Global Compact and Save the Children. In a world in which business is intrinsic to the social and economic fabric, virtually all children are impacted one way or another by business activity – as consumers of products and services, through exposure to marketing and advertising, as young…

Developed by UNICEF, the UN Global Compact and Save the Children 10 years ago, the Children's Rights and Business Principles (CRBP) are the first comprehensive set of principles to guide companies on the full range of actions they can take in the workplace, marketplace and community to respect and support children's rights. While reinforcing…, Children's Rights and Business Principles turn ten, Progress has been made, but there's still a long way to go., Why are the Children's Rights and Business Principles important?, Business decisions can impact children's rights UNICEF Representative to China, Cynthia McCaffrey, expects the next 10 years to be a decade of ambition for children's rights and business. Respect and commit to supporting child rights All businesses should acknowledge core principles supporting children's rights, and meet this responsibility…, Child Rights in the Workplace, What does decent work have to do with children's rights? UNICEF Representative to China, Cynthia McCaffrey, illustrates child rights in the workplace and how UNICEF promotes family-friendly policies. Contribute to the elimination of child labour All business should respect the rights in the International Labour Organization's Declaration on…, Child Rights in the Marketplace, Businesses' marketing and advertising should be a positive force UNICEF Representative to China, Cynthia McCaffrey, talks about how UNICEF influences businesses' marketing and advertising policies and practices. Ensure that products and services are safe All business should abide by national and international standards in the testing and research…, Child Rights in the Community, Businesses can contribute to the realization of children's rights UNICEF Representative to China, Cynthia McCaffrey, explains how UNICEF contributes to businesses' participation in community and government efforts to protect children's rights. Respect and support children's rights in relation to the environment All business should respect and…

Download Industry Cases, UNICEF has actively promoted children’s rights with business through workplace, market and community environment level. Specific Actions are taken by giving policy commitment, due diligence followed the Children’s Rights Business Principles and taking positive remediations. The case studies provide access to the real practice around the…, LEGO Child Online Safety Assessment, Founded in 1932, the LEGO Group, with a 2015 net revenue of DKK 35.8B, is one of the world's leading manufacturers of play materials including the LEGO brick. Its mission is to Inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow. It is the LEGO® philosophy that ‘good quality play’ enriches a child’s life – and lays the foundation for later adult life.…

Overview New information and communication technologies have fundamentally altered how children interact with and participate in the world around them. Through the provision of the internet and mobile technology, ICT companies have provided children with opportunities to learn, share and communicate. Similarly, the growth the ICT industry has…

Overview The Food and Beverage (F&B) industry includes all companies involved in producing, processing, packaging, transporting, and distributing edible goods - from the farm (or factory) to the fork. The industry provides a large source of employment, particularly in developing countries. The International Labour Organization (ILO) an…

Overview Extractive companies have the potential to bring positive changes to children’s lives through their investments in the communities in which they operate as part of infrastructure- and social development including roads, water and sanitation, education, healthcare and by providing employment opportunities. On a wider scale, the tax revenue…

Overview Globally, UNICEF estimates that as many as 250 million children are likely to be affected by the apparel and footwear supply chain. While child labour is one of the most recognised impacts, there are a number of other ways in which the rights of children are impacted – as dependents of workers, at times as workers themselves, and as…

Proposed indicators, Female employees are entitled to three maternity leave periods of 90 days each time when they are employed by the same employer. During each maternity leave period, 60% of the salary will be paid, and other benefits will be granted as usual, and one hour of work will be reduced every day for half a year after maternity leave. Decent work for…

Proposed indicators, Decent work for parents and young workers Child labour Minimum age: Under the Employment Code Act (2019), the minimum age of full-time employment is 15; employers are not allowed to employ a child less than 16 years old unless authorised by a Labour Officer or where the child has an apprenticeship contract. Employers must maintain a register of…

Viet Nam has achieved rapid economic success and remarkable social progress for the country’s approximately 26 million children, who make up roughly one-third of the population. The country was the first in Asia, and the second in the world, to ratify the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) in 1990. However, significant challenges remain,…

In 1992, the Thai government ratified the  UN Convention on the Rights of the Child  (CRC). Since then, there have been major improvements for children. However, children in Thailand still face a number of challenges. Many children have missed out on the benefits of Thailand's development – particularly the children of ethnic minorities, migrants…