>Part I introduces the Guide and establishes the international relevance of the Children’s Rights and Business Principles.

Part II explains the corporate duty to respect and commitment to support children’s rights in theory and in practice.

Part III explores each of the nine substantive Children’s Rights & Business Principles in detail.

Part IV addresses ways that additional stakeholders including government, the media, consumers and children can enhance cooperation between business and civil society in matters of children’s rights.

Part V offers conclusions and a selection of resources for further research.

Cómo usar los Derechos del Niño y Principios Empresariales: Una guía para organizaciones de la sociedad civil

Las organizaciones de la sociedad civil pueden servir como el eslabón perdido entre las empresas y los derechos de los niños y niñas, y los Principios son una herramienta esencial para dirigir estos esfuerzos. En consecuencia, en esta Guía buscamos explorar y expandir las posibilidades para que las organizaciones de la sociedad civil puedan utilizar los Principios para interactuar con las empresas en temas relacionados con los derechos del niño

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Developed by UNICEF, the UN Global Compact and Save the Children – the Children’s Rights and Business Principles (the Principles) 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. Based on existing standards, initiatives and best practices related to business and children, these Principles seek to define the scope of corporate responsibility towards children. Covering a wide range of critical issues – from child labour to marketing and advertising practices to the role of business in aiding children affected by emergencies – the Principles call on companies everywhere to respect children’s rights through