The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) defines human rights as the fundamental entitlements that every individual possesses simply by virtue of being human. These rights are inherent, meaning they are not conferred by any government or authority, and they cannot be legitimately taken away. They apply universally to all people, regardless of nationality, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, language, or any other distinguishing characteristic.
Human rights encompass both basic protections and essential freedoms. At their core is the right to life, which serves as the foundation for all other rights. Beyond survival, human rights also include those that enable individuals to live with dignity and purpose such as the rights to adequate food, education, healthcare, employment, and personal liberty. These rights are interdependent and indivisible; the fulfilment of one often relies on the realisation of others.
In essence, human rights are the moral and legal framework that ensures every person can live freely, safely, and with equal opportunity, regardless of their background or circumstances.
At EdgeOut, our mission is rooted in a simple yet powerful belief: everyone deserves access to meaningful employment. We recognise that labor rights are not just workplace standards, they are fundamental human rights. This principle guides our efforts to create inclusive, equitable, and dignified opportunities for all individuals, regardless of background or circumstance.
Throughout our history, we have consistently upheld values that align with international human rights frameworks, including respect, dignity, fairness, and the right to decent work. These values are not just aspirational, they are embedded in the way we operate, the partnerships we build, and the experiences we strive to create for job seekers around the world.
To ensure these principles are reflected across our global operations, EdgeOut has established a human rights team. This team works collaboratively across departments to identify areas where human rights considerations can be strengthened, and to support our colleagues in integrating these values into their daily work. Whether it’s through ethical recruitment practices, inclusive technology design, or responsible data use, we are committed to centring human rights in every aspect of our business.
Our Commitment StatementAt EdgeOut, we are deeply committed to upholding and respecting the human rights of everyone connected to our business including our employees, job seekers, clients, and vendors. We strive to create and maintain a workplace and platform that are safe, inclusive, and empowering for all individuals, regardless of background or identity. This commitment extends across all areas of our operations, from internal practices to the services we deliver through our platform. We actively promote dignity, fairness, and equal opportunity, and we do not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or exploitation in any form. |
This Human Rights Commitment applies comprehensively across all aspects of EdgeOut’s operations, including our digital platform. We expect every member of our workforce including employees, contractors, and contingent workers to uphold and respect human rights in alignment with this Commitment.
We also expect our vendors to adhere to our Vendor Code of Conduct, comply with all applicable laws and regulations, and actively support the principles outlined in this Commitment. Vendors are encouraged to adopt and implement similar human rights policies and practices within their own operations. Likewise, employers using our platform are expected to comply with relevant legal requirements and our Job Posting Standards.
EdgeOut is committed to transparent communication of this Commitment to our workforce, platform users (including job seekers and employers), and vendors. We will continue to educate our employees on human rights principles, raise awareness among platform users, and collaborate with our vendors to reinforce and promote our expectations.
EdgeOut is firmly committed to respecting and promoting the human rights of our workforce, job seekers, clients, vendors, and the communities in which we operate. We aim to foster a workplace and platform that are safe, inclusive, and empowering for all individuals. We strive to ensure that our operations do not cause or contribute to adverse human rights impacts, and where such impacts do occur, we are committed to addressing them responsibly and effectively.
To support this commitment, EdgeOut has implemented a comprehensive set of internal and external policies that reflect our respect for human rights. Internally, these include our Code of Conduct, Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Guidelines, Gift Guidelines, Anti-Bullying, Harassment & Discrimination Policies, and Whistleblowing Guidelines. Externally, our commitment is reflected in policies such as the Vendor Code of Conduct, Anti-Slavery Statement, Privacy Policy, AI Principles and Job Posting Standards.
All vendors providing products and services to EdgeOut are required to comply with our Vendor Code of Conduct, contractual obligations, and all applicable laws and regulations. Similarly, users of the EdgeOut platform must adhere to our Terms of Service and Platform Policies.
We recognise that respecting human rights is an ongoing process that requires continuous engagement with stakeholders. We are committed to listening, learning, and evolving our approach to meet emerging challenges and expectations.
This Commitment will be reviewed regularly and updated as necessary. We acknowledge that certain human rights risks are particularly relevant to our operations, and we will continue to strengthen our approach through ongoing human rights due diligence across our business and supply chain.