Conference programme 2026

15:00 – 15:10 | Welcome and Introduction

The conference organizers will kick off the afternoon by introducing:

• The core topic, objectives, and structure of the event.
• The specific case study and interactive workshop format. 

15:10 – 15:30 | Keynote Input

Human Rights Along the Supply Chain: Governance Challenges and Current Developments

• Format: 10 min keynote presentation followed by a 5–10 min Q&A session.
• Focus: Setting the conceptual and legal framing (including the UNGPs, due diligence laws, and corporate responsibility). 

15:30 – 16:30 | Panel Discussion

Perspectives Along the Supply Chain

An interdisciplinary and moderated panel discussion highlighting the different interests, responsibilities, and tensions embedded in global supply chains. 

• Speakers: A balanced panel bringing together perspectives from academia, corporate, policy-makers, and affected communities.
• Breakdown:
  • GAHR Team greeting & Moderator introduction
  • Short inputs from speakers
  • Moderated discussion
  • Audience Q&A

16:30 – 16:45 | Short Break (10 mins)

Grab a coffee, stretch, and get ready to log into or join your workshop groups. 

16:45 – 17:45 | Interactive Workshop

Stakeholder Perspectives Case Study

Participants will break into three facilitated stakeholder groups to analyze the tailored case study from a specific angle: 

1. Policy-Maker/ Government Perspective
2. Corporate/ Business Perspective
3. Labour Union / Worker Representation Perspective

Workshop Goal: Each group will identify key human rights challenges, navigate specific constraints, and draft a short position paper proposing governance responses. 

17:45 – 18:15 | Presentation of Summaries

• Format: 3 groups × 5-10 minutes each (includes brief clarifying questions).
• Focus: Comparing stakeholder positions to uncover points of conflict and potential policy overlaps. 

18:15 – 18:25 | Closing Reflection

A moderated closing conversation with our panelists and keynote speaker addressing the big picture:

• What are the greatest governance challenges on the horizon?
• Where does true responsibility lie along the supply chain?
• What roles can policy, business, and labor actors realistically play?

18:25 – 18:30 | Final Remarks and Thanks

• Summary of key takeaways.
• Closing expressions of thanks to speakers and participants.
• Information regarding event documentation and follow-up resources.

Keynote Speaker and Head of Trade and Gender Office at World Trade Organization

Anoush der Boghossian is an Economic Affairs Officer working in the Trade and Development Division of the World Trade Organization (WTO). She is specifically working on the Aid for Trade programme. She is also the WTO's focal point on gender. Previously, she worked as the WTO's French-language spokesperson and the NGO Liaison Officer. She has been working in the WTO since 2006. Her educational background is European and international law.

Sustainable Agriculture and Youth Development Expert

Ms. Aline Mugisho has served as Country Convener at CGIAR for over two years, where she supports business development, development planning, and collaborative problem-solving to advance agricultural innovation and food security. Her work focuses on fostering partnerships, building capacity, and aligning organizational strategies to achieve sustainable impacts in agriculture and youth development.

Dedicated to creating inclusive and sustainable solutions, Ms. Mugisho promotes participatory approaches and evidence-based advocacy to empower communities. Through her expertise in strategic planning and implementation, she contributes to CGIAR’s mission of advancing innovative practices that strengthen food security and resilience.

Ms Mugisho holds a master’s degree in Forced Migration Studies from Wits University and a bachelor’s in Journalism and Communication. She has additional experience in project management, education, monitoring and evaluation, humanitarian assistance, conflict mediation and reconciliation, community development and capacity building. She is also a recipient of many awards Her region of expertise is sub-Saharan and the Great-Lakes Regions of Africa where she has worked in the past as a journalist, researcher, and activist. 

Climate Policy, Carbon Markets, Renewable Energy, and Sustainable Development Specialist

Dr. Araba Amo-Aidoo is a climate policy, carbon markets, renewable energy, and sustainable development specialist with extensive experience working at the intersection of environmental sustainability, human rights, and inclusive economic development. Her work focuses on ensuring that climate action and global economic growth are pursued in a manner that protects human dignity, promotes social justice, and advances sustainable livelihoods. Throughout her career, she has supported governments, international organizations, and private sector stakeholders in designing and implementing climate and sustainability initiatives that integrate human rights considerations into policy and practice. Her areas of expertise include climate finance, Article 6 implementation under the Paris Agreement, environmental governance, sustainable supply chains, and responsible investment frameworks. Araba is particularly interested in the human rights dimensions of global supply chains, including labor rights, gender equality, occupational health and safety, community participation, and the protection of vulnerable populations. She advocates for development approaches that ensure workers and local communities benefit equitably from economic activities while safeguarding fundamental rights and environmental integrity. Her experience spans Africa, Europe, Southeast Asia, and North America, where she has contributed to initiatives that strengthen accountability, transparency, and sustainability across value chains and climate-related investments. As the Diaspora Lead for Ghanaian Women in Germany (GWiG), Araba promotes women's leadership, economic empowerment, and stronger partnerships between the Ghanaian diaspora and development stakeholders. She is committed to advancing policies and practices that foster decent work, responsible business conduct, and sustainable development outcomes for present and future generations.

International Law, Human Rights and Sustainable Development Expert

Mr. Daniel Uribe is Lead Programme Officer of the Sustainable Development and Climate Change (SDCC) Programme of the South Centre. Mr. Uribe has been extensively engaged in the research of the implications of International Investment Agreements in sustainable development for developing countries, and on the issues of business and human rights; he has also conducted research on how South-South and Triangular Cooperation could support developing countries’ efforts in the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. He has supported and advised governments and civil society organizations in negotiations in international forums in line with the mandate of the South Centre and participated as panelist and trainer in several workshops and international meetings. Mr. Uribe is a lawyer from Ecuador where he obtained a Bachelor of Laws LL.B. from the Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador and holds a Master’s Degree (LL.M.) in International Law (Cum Laude) from the Graduate Institute of Geneva. During his thirteen years of professional career, Mr. Uribe has earned experience working for the Republic of Ecuador, intergovernmental organizations, and civil society institutions. This has allowed him to understand public policy concerns from diverse perspectives, as an advantage to forge strategic synergies to achieve common objectives towards sustainable development and international cooperation.