engagement between the duty-bearers, rights-holders, and other stakeholders. Moreover, CSO reporting on human rights violations and abuses has grown in strength and importance at the international level, especially at the UN, where governments are reviewed for their policies and actions on human rights. In turn, decisions and recommendations at the international level are cascaded into national actions and policies. 6. CALL TO ACTION The Multi-Stakeholder BHR Group stresses the importance of applying and complying with the international standards and norms on human rights protection and respect in the country. The UNGP-BHR offers us the wisdom and clarity on how to address human rights issues, improve accountability, and guarantee remedy to human rights abuse victims. It also presents us with the opportunity to develop a platform for collaboration toward deepening the country's discourse on business and human rights and for building a more just, inclusive, and sustainable future where the respect for the rights of every human being is at heart. This Guidance Document is a step forward to achieving the above, but more remains to be done. The government, the business sector, CSOs, the academe, and communities should jointly pursue:        the adoption and implementation of the UNGP-BHR framework; inclusive and participatory formulation of the Philippine NAP-BHR; review of existing laws, business policies, and practices to determine and address gaps as well as documentation of successful business respect for human rights initiatives; capacity building programs for relevant government agencies to enhance their appreciation of the human rights framework, particularly in the business setting, and ensure its translation to coherent policies and guidelines; knowledge transfer activities with the business sector on assessing their practices and human rights impacts and on integrating the human rights framework in their value chains, processes, policies, and cultures toward the creation of their policy commitments and OGMs; empowerment programs for communities and the vulnerable sectors to help them better understand their rights, the mechanisms, and options they have in dealing with investors, businesses, and development projects; and multi-stakeholder platforms and partnerships to ensure the coherence and harmony of all stakeholders' policies and actions for business and human rights. 20