Updates & Resources

Irish Central Bank complaint filed against BlackRock as part of major cross-border legal filings against JBS investors

A new cross-border legal initiative is targeting environmental destruction through the lens of financial crime. ICBHR member[…]

Key takeaways from the Western Europe Forum on Business and Human Rights

From September 17-18, 2026, the Irish Coalition for Business and Human Rights (ICBHR) joined civil society, legal[…]

The ICBHR at Ireland’s UPR pre-session

Understanding the UPR Process  On 10 November 2026, Ireland will undergo its next Universal Periodic Review (UPR).[…]

Advocacy Factsheet: Recommendations for Ireland’s UPR

The Irish Coalition for Business and Human Rights (ICBHR) is invited to Ireland’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR)[…]

The ICBHR’s Submission to Ireland’s Fourth-Cycle Universal Periodic Review

Ireland will undergo its fourth Universal Periodic Review (UPR) on 10 November 2026. The UPR is a[…]

Evie Clarke protesting as part of the Irish Coalition for Business and Human Rights outside of the Dáil. Photo: Mark Stedman

Killing Justice: A Case Study in Corporate Capture

Chris O’Connell, Advocacy Advisor Human Rights and Civil Society Space Originally published by Trócaire On the 24th February[…]

We must not put corporate profits ahead of the public good

Yesterday, Ministers of EU Member States formally approved the first in a series of “Omnibus” packages –[…]

Irish government slammed for support for ‘slash and burn’ of EU environment and human rights safeguards

Tuesday 16 December 2025 – Aid agencies and rights groups have strongly criticised the Irish government for reversing its[…]

Hope in Dark Times? Key Takeaways from the 11th Session of Negotiations for a UN Treaty on Business and Human Rights

Unchecked corporate power is the single biggest threat to life on the planet, the driving force behind[…]

A person holding a sign during a protest. The sign reads "People over Profit"

Time for a Treaty

2025 is the start of a crucial two years for human rights defenders, communities and indigenous peoples[…]