Human Rights and Social Policy


ISHTARA DIAMONDS BV works to ensure that fundamental human rights and the dignity of the individual are respected at all times. We therefore comply with and respect all intemationally recognised intemational rights as per the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

ISHTARA DIAMONDS BV complies with the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights and ensures that all personnel are made aware of the Declaration.

ISHTARA DIAMONDS BV is aware of International Labour Organisation Conventions 138 and 146 and complies with all relevant Belgian legislation on Social Performance including but not restricted to:


  • Child labour;
  • Forced labour;
  • Freedom of association and collective bargaining;
  • Anti-discrimination;
  • Health & safety;
  • Discipline & grievance procedures;
  • Hours of work;
  • Remuneration, and
  • General employment terms.

We provide training to all our personnel in matters relating to this policy.