Summary
To help investors direct their capital and to explore how investors and funders are deploying capital toward human rights, we have curated a database of funds that are actively investing in human rights outcomes. This database documents each fund’s alignment with six key areas for human rights investment: health and quality of life, affordable housing, supply chain and fair labor practices, equal access to quality education, equal access to justice, and rights to opinion, information, and privacy.
Research shows that gender-lens investing offers a proven pathway to stronger financial performance and measurable social outcomes, with women-inclusive businesses delivering higher returns, lower risk, and expanded market opportunity. For those seeking scalable sustainable impact, integrating gender equity is becoming a strategic advantage, rather than a tradeoff.
In their latest video, Bridgespan partners Stephanie Kater and Michael Etzel discuss how private credit impact is moving mainstream. Nearly 400 funds are active, with institutional heavyweights like APG (€375M to Arcmont), Allianz, and AXA signaling conviction.
As traditional credit strategies surge in a high-rate environment, impact is following suit, bringing both yield and purpose. What sets top performers apart? Strong sponsor alignment, disciplined diligence, and embedded incentives. For LPs seeking scalable, defensible returns with impact upside, now is the moment to lean in.
By Capricorn Investment Group, Bridgespan Social Impact, Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights
When we think about human rights, we often picture activists with protest signs or diplomats at negotiation tables. But what about investors? The financial community has an increasingly powerful role to play in advancing human dignity around the world—and forward-thinking institutions are recognizing this opportunity.
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