Human Rights Impact Assessment

A Human Rights Impact Assessment is a systematic process for identifying, predicting, and responding to the potential human rights impacts of a proposed policy, project, or activity. The assessment typically involves a comprehensive analysis of the human rights context, the potential risks and opportunities for human rights, and the measures needed to mitigate any negative impacts and maximize any positive outcomes. Human rights impact assessments may be conducted by governments, companies, or civil society organizations, and may be used to inform decision-making, stakeholder engagement, and public reporting. They are an important tool for ensuring that human rights considerations are integrated into the planning and implementation of policies and projects, and for promoting accountability and transparency in the protection of human rights.