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7-9 October 2025
Lusaka, Zambia
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4th African Business and Human Rights Forum 
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African Business and Human Rights Forum 

The 4th Africa Business and Human Rights Forum will take place under the theme: “From Commitment to Action: Advancing Remedy, Reparations and Responsible Business Conduct in Africa.”

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Building on the momentum of previous Forums in Ghana, Ethiopia, and Kenya, the 2025 Forum focuses on turning commitments into tangible progress – especially in remedy, reparations, and responsible business conduct.

 

Africa is at a pivotal moment, with growing alignment between business practices and human rights frameworks, including the UN Guiding Principles, the African Union Agenda 2063 and draft AU BHR policy, and the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) resolution on Business and Human Rights in Africa. Yet, serious gaps remain, especially in delivering justice and redress for affected communities.

This year’s Forum will bring together governments, civil society, business, Indigenous Peoples, international organizations, and rights holders to deepen collaboration and drive action across four key themes:

  • Strengthening access to remedy

  • Advancing reparations

  • Promoting responsible business conduct

  • Increasing transparency and accountability

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The Forum provides a critical platform to accelerate implementation, spotlight regional solutions, and move from policy to practice – ensuring that businesses in Africa uphold human rights and contribute to sustainable, inclusive development.​

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Collaboration

Call for Collaborating Partners and Session Proposals

We invite Governments of AU Member States, National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs), the private sector, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders to submit proposals for sessions and activities to be featured at the Forum.

 

Proposed activities may include:

  • Panel discussions

  • Workshops and trainings

  • Documentary or film screenings

  • Clinics

  • Closed-door sessions

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This is an opportunity to contribute to advancing the discussion at the Forum and to spotlight local innovations, best practices, and pathways to implementation across the continent.

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Past Forums
HISTORY

Explore Past Forums

2022    The African Decade

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2023    For Africa, from Africa

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