The relationship between children's rights and business

AbstractWhile the connection between business and human rights is beginning to be elaborated in international affairs, there continues to be a significant lack of understanding and academic analysis about the relationship between business and children. International children's rights are more than a legal concern, they provide a framework to interpret and assess situations, and to implement and monitor change. This article poses two questions. First, how can child rights influence the roles and efforts of business? Second, how can business respect and support the implementation of child rights? It is argued that children's rights are a business concern. Furthermore, children's rights can and should influence business relationships, structures, processes and outcomes. Accordingly, this relationship is explored through consideration of the…