Impactful Rightsholder Engagement

In this video, Rishi Sher Singh shares five key points for conducting impactful rightsholder engagement, drawn from his extensive fieldwork experience. He stresses that capturing the voices of vulnerable people is essential for effective due diligence, as mandated by the UN Guiding Principles. Key advice includes building trust quickly by listening and connecting on a human level—sometimes by sharing meals or even dancing with people. Singh emphasizes the need to understand local complexities like language and culture, adapting the approach as "one size doesn't fit all". Finally, he highlights the importance of having a human touch, showing care, and capturing people's stories to inspire solutions that create positive impact.