A journey through human rights and your company

A journey through human rights and your company Page 5 | 24 1.2. PILLARS SUPPORTING THE GUIDING PRINCIPLES The Guiding Principles represent a map for action by both States and companies regarding the respect for human rights and adopt the structure of the framework approved by the United Nations in 2008 based on 3 pillars : To Protect. Aimed at States The first pillar is ‘ ’To Protect’’ , aimed at States, and specifies' 'States must protect against human rights abuse within their territory and/or jurisdiction by third parties, including business enterprises”.