Andrei Alexandru Babadac

At the invitation of the International Training Centre of the International Labour Organization , I had the opportunity to participate in an online course focused on responsible business conduct and its role in promoting sustainable and just transitions. This was my second time training with the ITC-ILO, and once again, the experience has proven to be incredibly valuable in supporting my work as an Investment Adviser at the Romanian Agency for Investment and Foreign Trade, as well as my role with the National Contact Point for Responsible Business Conduct in Romania. The course provided valuable insights into how multinational enterprises can align their operations with international standards for labor rights, environmental protection, and social responsibility—key elements of a just transition. It was a timely reminder of how essential it is for businesses to integrate sustainability into their strategies, ensuring that growth is not just about economic success but about fairness and...

On December 10, 2024, I had the honor of participating in the Annual Conference of the Romanian Institute for Human Rights, an event dedicated to exploring key issues around reducing inequality and promoting human rights. The conference, with its theme "Reducing Inequality and Promoting Human Rights," was a gathering of distinguished professionals from various sectors, including academia, government, and civil society, all committed to advancing the rights of individuals and groups in Romania and beyond. The event kicked off with insightful speeches from leaders, such as Senator Costel Vicol, President of the Commission for Human Rights, Equal Opportunities, Cults, and Minorities; Dr. Adrian Bulgaru, Executive Director of the Romanian Institute for Human Rights; and Zsolt Molnár, Deputy Ombudsman. These opening remarks set the stage for the vital discussions that followed, highlighting the importance of integrating human rights into all aspects of governance, business, and so...