About us
An independent voice for human rights and anti-corruption in business.
The Nordic Institute for Human Rights and Anti-Corruption (NIHRAC) was founded in Sweden in 2013 under the name The Academy for Human Rights in Business. In 2026, the organisation adopted its current name to reflect its expanded focus on anti-corruption advisory services, education, and strategic guidance.
Parul Sharma — founder and Secretary-General
NIHRAC is led by founder and Secretary-General Parul Sharma, an internationally recognised expert in sustainability, compliance, human rights, and anti-corruption. Her work has focused extensively on high-risk markets and industries, combining legal expertise with strategic leadership across both the private and public sectors.
NIHRAC works to increase awareness of how corruption undermines democratic institutions, enables organised crime and infiltration, and threatens the transition toward sustainable and green economies. The organisation believes that businesses, institutions, and public actors all play a critical role in advancing transparent, accountable, and rights-based development.
The human rights and anti-corruption advisory and trainings developed and supported by NIHRAC continue to serve as valuable tools both nationally and internationally. With Parul Sharma’s extensive international experience in development cooperation, business and human rights, public procurement, and sustainable supply chains, NIHRAC is uniquely positioned to strengthen the global relevance of anti-corruption and responsible business standards.
Track record
International advisory, audit & compliance experience.
More than 250 audits and compliance assessments across 25 high-risk countries, with a focus on human rights, labour rights, anti-corruption, and responsible business conduct.
- India85 audits across manufacturing, mining, textiles, IT, pharmaceuticals, timber, and electronics
- China45 audits within manufacturing, heavy industry, and foundries
- Brazil20 audits primarily within heavy industry and industrial production
- Pakistan20 audits focused mainly on agriculture and supply chains
- Turkey20 audits within mining and carpet manufacturing
- MalaysiaAudits within foundries and manufacturing industries
- Thailand, South Africa & AustraliaCompliance, sustainability, and human rights audits across industrial operations, manufacturing, and supply chains
- Rwanda, Burundi & DRCMining sector audits in conflict-affected and high-risk environments
- BangladeshTextile and agricultural sector audits
- Ghana, Albania, Ukraine & Czech RepublicInfrastructure-related compliance and governance projects
Education
Global training, advisory & speaking engagements.
More than 200 internal trainings, executive programmes, and capacity-building initiatives delivered to multinational corporations, public sector institutions, industry associations, and international organisations.
In addition, more than 300 lectures, keynote speeches, and executive presentations on sustainability, responsible business conduct, anti-corruption, human rights, governance, and emerging global regulatory frameworks.
Engagements have taken place in Argentina, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, China, England, Finland, Germany, India, Ireland, Kenya, Moldova, Pakistan, Sweden, and Uruguay.
Areas of expertise
- Business and Human Rights
- Sustainable Value Chains and Supply Chains
- Anti-Corruption and Compliance
- Leadership and Sustainability
- Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Gender Equality and Inclusion
- Children's Rights and Business Principles
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