General comment No. 16 (2013) on State obligations regarding the impact of the business sector on children’s rights

The General Comment 16 stemmed from an increasing recognition that businesses and the private sector can significantly impact children’s rights both positively and negatively. The GC outlines the responsibilities of states to protect children from business-related abuses, ensure that businesses respect children’s rights, and provide remedies when violations occur. It emphasizes the need for states to integrate children’s rights into national laws, policies, and practices related to business activities.