Business and Human Rights Association (BHRTR) and the European Neighbourhood Council (ENC) have officially concluded the second phase of the “Strengthening Business and Human Rights Awareness and Capacity Building of Civil Society Actors – Phase II” project. As part of this phase, seven dialogue events were organized with Civil Society Organizations (CSOs). These events took place in İstanbul, Bursa, Adana, and Gaziantep, offering vital spaces for dialogue, capacity building, and engagement on the topic of business and human rights. 

In addition to the dialogue events, the project featured a Closing Event held in İstanbul on 28 April 2025. The Closing Event served both as a showcase of the project’s achievements and as the official launch of TR Compass—a collaborative platform designed to strengthen civil society engagement in the field of business and human rights. A curated digital library of key resources is housed within the TR Compass website. 

TR Compass is a voluntary and open network that brings together civil society organizations, trade unions, academics, and individual activists who are committed to promoting responsible business practices and protecting human rights in supply chains. Rather than functioning as a formal alliance, it serves as an open space for connection, knowledge-sharing, and mutual support—particularly in the context of legislation such as the German Supply Chain Act (Lieferkettensorgfaltspflichtengesetz – LkSG) and the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).

This phase of the project has contributed to strengthening the awareness, capacity, and coordination of civil society actors on business and human rights in Türkiye. The tools, networks, and platforms developed—particularly through the establishment of TR Compass—will support the continuity of dialogue and collaboration beyond the project timeline.

We extend our sincere thanks to all stakeholders and participants who contributed to this project.

You may find more information on TR Compass here: About Us 

European Neighbourhood Council (ENC):
Website: http://encouncil.org/
E-mail: media@encouncil.org

İş Dünyası ve İnsan Hakları Derneği (BHRTR):
Website: https://bhrtr.org/tr/
E-mail: contact@bhrtr.org