Conceptualizing Work Integration Social Enterprises under International Human Rights Law

Bibliographic Data

ID13019537
AuthorsSarah Hofmayer (0000-0002-7492-5140, Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway, corresponding author)
Year2021
Volume6
Issue3
Pages514-541
Publication date2021-04-12
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueBusiness and Human Rights Journal (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2057-0198 • E-ISSN: 2057-0201
PublisherCambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1017/bhj.2021.6
OpenAlexW3152652636
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited8

This article outlines one form Work Integration Social Enterprises (WISEs) can take under international human rights law. It builds on the conviction that social enterprises, and WISEs more specifically, are compatible with the foundations and principles human rights are built on. However, there is a lack of engagement with social enterprises generally, in international human rights law. Building on the characteristics of WISEs and substantive equality theories, it is suggested that they can be conceptualized under the heading of affirmative measures. It is expected that this conceptualization can provide a starting point for increasing the visibility of the sector, while simultaneously ensuring its compliance with human rights standards, most notably under the human right to work. The article further points out WISEs and social enterprises’ potential more generally, illustrating how businesses can position themselves as active agents contributing to the realization of human rights

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