The Centre for Child Rights and Business
Jazz Smith-Khaira is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in advancing children's rights and sustainability within global supply chains. Currently serving as the Director of Strategy and Impact at The Centre for Child Rights and Business, Jazz leads initiatives that promote sustainable business practices in line with child rights and human rights due diligence. Previously, Jazz held the role of Programme Specialist for Child Labour and Responsible Business Conduct at UNICEF, driving collaborative efforts to address child labour in various sectors. A background in corporate sustainability is highlighted through roles at VF Corporation, where Jazz was instrumental in developing wellbeing programs for workers in diverse regions, and at Context Group, where strategic consulting for major multinationals on sustainability was key. Jazz's academic credentials include a Master’s in Sustainable Business Administration and a BSc in Conservation Biology, complemented by a range of volunteer and leadership experiences, demonstrating a strong commitment to impact at both local and global levels.
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The Centre for Child Rights and Business
The Centre for Child Rights and Business (formerly the Center for Child Rights & Corporate Social Responsibility - CCR CSR) is a leading centre on child rights and business. We support businesses to deliver improvements within their supply chains that not only benefit workers, families and children, but also deliver positive business outcomes. We offer global expertise, services and support covering a broad range of child rights and well-being issues. Our services cover responsible recruitment practices with a focus on child labour prevention and remediation, child rights risk and impact assessments, support packages for young workers and other vulnerable groups, and a comprehensive set of services to create family-friendly workplaces and strengthen human rights due diligence in supply chains. Headquartered in Hong Kong, The Centre has staff and accredited service providers strategically located across Asia, Europe, North Africa and the Americas. Advisory & assessment services: 1. Supply chain child rights and human rights risk & impact assessments 2. Research 3. Policy and tool review and/or development 4. CRIB Working Group Supply chain services: compliance & beyond 1. Child labour prevention & remediation 2. Migrant parent support & creating family-friendly workplaces 3. Decent work for youth