Social Architects

Bridging business & human rights.

People first Human Rights Due Diligence for the world's biggest stages that withstand global scrutiny.

What We Do

Human Rights Due Diligence

Henekom delivers Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) grounded in the same rigor the UNGPs, CSDDD, and evolving global mandates require. We bridge multi-nationals, sports and entertainment organizations, business, government, quasi-government entities, and nonprofits including sports federations, host nations, host cities, local organizing committees, sponsors, and municipalities — with international frameworks, translating complex social and environmental standards into practical strategies, then help articulate the vision, socialize the strategic plan, and execute against actionable plans.

Trusted by leading businesses, sports, governments, and civil society organizations

Our Services

Global
Business

Responsible Business

Henekom Group has partnered with Exiger to bring a jointly developed technology solution, AI-powered Human Rights Due Diligence risk model layer to multinational companies — pairing Exiger's continuous supply chain monitoring technology with Henekom's human rights methodology and rightsholder-driven approach.

Sports &
Entertainment

Responsible Hosting

We guide sports federations, host committees, venues and sponsors through every phase of major events starting from the bid phase, governance structure, procurement, venue operations and community legacy initiatives.

Human Rights Action Plan Development & Stakeholder Engagement

We conduct human rights reviews to build the action plan and run stakeholder engagement on the client's behalf — from the bid phase through delivery — so the plan reflects real, continual input from government, civil society, and community partners.

Embedded Human Rights Leadership

We take on real authority within the bid or host committee, so human rights has a seat at the table where decisions actually get made.

Responsible Contracting Systems & Procurement

We build procurement systems where vendor compliance isn't an afterthought — it's built into the process from day one.

Program Execution & Cross-Functional Delivery

We carry the plan through delivery by working directly inside every operational team — event management, transportation, safety and security, procurement, marketing, communications, and community relations — so human rights commitments show up in day-to-day operations, not just in a policy document.

Grievance Mechanism & Access to Remedy

Intake, referral, and case management infrastructure that gives every report a clear path from first contact to close-out, with patterns surfaced to leadership before problems grow.

Bid and Host Phase Strategy & Planning

Standard Setting Advisory

Standard-setting-stage advisory for federations, confederations, future host committees, teams, and others in the sports ecosystem — informed by direct service on FIFA's Expert Advisory Group for World Cup 2026 and Club World Cup 2025.

Sponsorship Exposure and Leverage

We help brands evaluate the human rights risk profile of the events they sponsor — assessing governance, labor standards, geo-political risks, and grievance infrastructure before a sponsorship dollar is committed, so brand risk is understood upfront rather than discovered after the fact. If none exist, we help leverage sponsorship dynamics to institute them.

Publication Exposure Risk

Legal review and proactive government alignment ahead of any public-facing communication, so human rights programming survives scrutiny before it's published.

Training & Capacity Building

We design and deliver human rights due diligence training built around the specific risks a client actually faces, weaving that ethos through every level of the organization — shaped by what's really happening on the ground.

Fan Experience & Live-Site Integration

Human rights built into live sites — safe spaces, accessibility coordination, inclusion infrastructure, and community-facing programming, taking plans from paper to practice.

Worker Support Hub

A standalone, replicable worker support hub and grievance system built to the UN Guiding Principles' effectiveness standard — accessible, predictable, equitable, transparent — so workers can raise concerns and see them resolved, while flagging systemic issues before they escalate.

Youth Legacy Programming

Community legacy design that turns event momentum into lasting local infrastructure — including our work on Houston's Grow the Game pillar, bringing renovated pitches, club partnerships, and youth scholarships to underserved communities long after the final whistle.

Activation Management

Day-to-day management of the fan engagement side of sponsor activations — staffing, programming, and operations for signature installations, like the 120'x180' turf pitch at Houston's FIFA Fan Festival, hosting tournament competitions, community groups, and fan open play for all ages.

Municipalities
& Civil Society

Responsible Governance

We partner with cities, public agencies, and civil society organizations to conduct independent impact assessments, policy benchmarking, and governance frameworks, aligning local policy with international standards and community needs.

Human Rights Impact Assessments

We partner with cities, public agencies, and civil society organizations to conduct independent impact assessments, policy benchmarking, and governance frameworks-aligning local policy with international standards and community needs.

Benchmarking Reports

We assess how an organization's policies, programs, and practices stack up against peers and sector standards, giving leadership a clear, evidence-based picture of where they rank.

Organizational Assessments

We evaluate an organization's internal structure, governance, and operations — with input from internal stakeholders across leadership and staff — to identify gaps and opportunities, giving leadership a clear picture of where the organization stands.

Strategic Plans

We build strategic plans for organizations and nonprofits — translating mission and stakeholder input into a clear, actionable roadmap leadership can execute against.

What’s the Buzz

Client testimonials

Strategic thinkers who listen closely and act boldly make the world go round. Minal Davis and Henekom fall squarely into that rarefied category, guided by subject matter expertise on how government works. Minal's leadership secured the first city endorsement of the Children's Bill of Rights in Sports, a human rights framework that went on to be adopted by the US Conference of Mayors and more than a dozen municipalities.

Tom Farrey Executive Director, The Aspen Institute, Sports & Society Program

Partnering with the Henekom Group has proven to be a truly strategic and rewarding decision for the North Texas FWC Organizing Committee in preparing for the FIFA World Cup 2026. From the outset, Minal Davis and her team demonstrated an exceptional level of professionalism, maturity, and expertise that has consistently exceeded our expectations. The Henekom Group's approach to landscape assessment was both thorough and insightful, ensuring nuanced aspects of our region were carefully considered. Their ability to synthesize complex data into actionable strategies has been invaluable, providing us with clear direction as we navigate the many facets of planning such a monumental event. Perhaps most impressive is their skill in building consensus among diverse stakeholders. Minal's leadership fosters an environment of trust and collaboration, helping us align our vision and priorities while respecting the perspectives of all involved.

Monica Paul President, North Texas FWC Organizing Committee™

Design social architecture that lasts.

Whether facing regulatory change, planning a new initiative, or strengthening stakeholder trust, Henekom Group works alongside you to turn standards into strategy and strategy into systems that deliver lasting, measurable impact.

Bridging business & human rights.

Human Rights Due Diligence

Trusted by leading businesses, sports, governments, and civil society organizations