Human Rights Policy

Purpose:
Oya Communications conducts business ethically and responsibly, protecting the rights of all individuals connected to our operations.

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Scope:
Applies to all employees, contractors, partners, and suppliers.

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Key Principles:

• Respect for Human Rights: We uphold the dignity, equality, and rights of all individuals, including women, children, minorities, persons with disabilities, and migrant workers.

• Prohibition of Exploitation: We do not tolerate child labor, forced labor, modern slavery, or human trafficking.

• Safe and Inclusive Workplace: We provide a safe, healthy, and inclusive environment free from discrimination and harassment.

• Freedom of Association: We respect employees’ rights to collective bargaining and lawful association.

• Living Wage and Fair Labor Practices: We comply with all applicable labor laws and support fair compensation.

• Environmental Responsibility: We strive to avoid practices that cause harmful soil change, water or air pollution, or unauthorized appropriation of land, forests, or water.

• Responsible Security Practices: We prohibit hiring or using security forces in ways that may infringe on human rights.

• Legal Rights Protection: We respect legally established rights, positions, and entitlements of individuals.

Monitoring and Accountability:

• We monitor the implementation of our human rights policy across all operations and business relationships.

• Corrective actions are taken when issues are identified, and policies or processes are updated as needed to maintain compliance.

• Supplier Engagement: We encourage our suppliers to adhere to human rights standards and offer incentives, such as long-term contracts or preferred partnership opportunities, for those demonstrating compliance.

Reporting:
Employees and stakeholders are encouraged to report concerns or violations without fear of retaliation. All reports are investigated promptly, and corrective actions are implemented as necessary.

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Continuous Improvement:

We regularly review and improve our practices to ensure ongoing respect for human rights.

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International Alignment

Our human rights practices align with globally recognized standards, including:

• Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)

• International Labour Organization (ILO) Conventions

• United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs)

• OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises

• International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)

• International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR)

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Board Accountability

Oya Communications embeds human rights accountability at the highest level. Certain board members and committees have performance incentives directly linked to our human rights policies and strategy, ensuring that leadership actions reflect our ethical and human rights commitments.