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discrimination in the workplace
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This handbook aims to give practical advice for employers in Myanmar on how to create accessible employment opportunities and increase recruitment and job retention for persons with disabilities.
These factsheets were compiled for the use of the Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business (MCRB) sector-wide impact assessment (SWIA) research teams, but may be of wider use in understanding the human rights risks involved in particular business issues.
This guide will help employers in Myanmar avoid discrimination and navigate complex issues of sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (SOGIE) – and their Myanmar vocabulary – to build an inclusive workplace.
MCRB held a one-day workshop on 7 May intended to provide Myanmar and foreign businesses with practical advice on how to promote diverse, respectful and inclusive workplaces.
In September 2017, the United Nation’s Human Rights Office published five ‘Standards of Conduct for Business’ to support the business community in tackling discrimination against lesbian, gay, bi, trans and intersex (LGBTI) people.
MCRB has published a briefing paper aimed at helping companies combat discrimination in hiring practices and in the workplace.
On 9th June 2017, MCRB held a consultation in Yangon to receive feedback and engage in discussion on the draft Discrimination and Business in Myanmar Briefing paper.
MCRB has put together a draft strategy for promoting disability-confident and inclusive business in Myanmar in the 2016-18 period.
