Human rights have been an important feature of development policy and programming since the end of the Cold War, encompassing a broad range of actors, going beyond a narrow definition of donors to include development banks and international organizations as well as non-governmental organizations. Many multilateral and bilateral donor agencies have adopted policies on human rights over the past decades or embedded human rights principles into their policies.

Presenting lessons learned from the 2024 report "Integrating Human Rights into Development: Law, Policy, and Practice," this session will focus on integrating human rights into development practices to achieve sustainable outcomes, especially in the context of global crises. It will showcase innovative legal solutions that promote transparency and inclusion. It will also share insights from development actors’ experience across various fields in creating cohesive strategies for navigating constraints and complex challenges.

Speakers:

Wendyam Conombo, Policy Officer, Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, France

Paola Carolina Fajardo-Heyward, Program Manager, Human Rights Umbrella Trust Fund, World Bank Group

Carole Excell, Senior Program Officer, Waverley Street Foundation

Siobhán McInerney-Lankford, Head of Unit, EU Fundamental Rights Agency

Rylin Rodgers, Disability Policy Director, Microsoft

Jan Wouters, Professor of International Law and International Organizations, KU Leuven

Moderator:

Duygu Cicek, Counsel, World Bank, Legal Vice Presidency

Resources:

• Publication: Integrating Human Rights Into Development: Law, Policy and Practice

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