GENDER RIGHTS IN CORPORATE ACCOUNTABILITY: REVIEWING THE UNITED NATIONS GUIDING PRINCIPLES ON BUSINESS AND HUMAN RIGHTS

This article examines gender rights within the framework of the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs). Through a review of international standards, an assessment of comparative legislative frameworks and an analysis of Uzbekistan's emerging corporate governance landscape, the study highlights the need to integrate gender-responsive corporate responsibility. Drawing on academic literature, policy analysis and empirical evidence, this study assesses the practical implications of mainstreaming gender-responsive human rights due diligence into corporate operations. It concludes with practical recommendations that emphasize legislative clarity, enforcement mechanisms, transparent reporting and stakeholder collaboration to effectively integrate gender justice into corporate accountability.