182 articles:
Mining Royalties: A Global Study of their Impact on Investors, Government, and Civil Society (The World Bank, 2006)
Fragile! Handle with Care: Multinationals and Conflict
Child Rights and Security Handbook: An implementation companion to the Child Rights and Security Checklist (UNICEF, 2018)
Child Rights and Security Checklist (UNICEF, 2017)
Child Rights and Mining Toolkit (UNICEF, 2017)
Local Content: A Guidance Document for the Oil and Gas Industry (IPIECA, 2016)
Community grievance mechanisms in the oil and gas industry (IPIECA, 2015)
Site-level Grievance and Community Response Mechanisms: A Practical Design and Implementation Guide for the Resource Development Industry (MAC, 2015)
Understanding Company-Community Relations Toolkit (ICMM, 2015)
A Business Reference Guide: United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UN Global Compact, 2013)
FPIC and the Extractive Industries: A Guide to Applying the Spirit of Free, Prior and Informed Consent in Industrial Projects (IIED, 2013)
Operational Level Grievance Mechanisms: Good Practice Survey (IPIECA, 2012)
Community Development Toolkit (ICMM, 2012)
Piloting Principles for Effective Company-Stakeholder Grievance Mechanisms: A Report of Lessons Learned (Rees, 2011)
Good Practice Guide - Indigenous Peoples and Mining (ICMM, 2010)
Good Practice Note: Addressing Grievances from Project-Affected Communities (IFC, 2009)
Mapping Grievance Mechanisms in the Business and Human Rights Arena (CSR Initiative, 2008)
Resource/Extractive Companies and Indigenous Peoples Engagement: Recipe for Dialogue Project (BSR and FPW, 2004)
Integrating Human Rights into Environmental, Social and Health Impact Assessments (IPIECA, 2013)
Preventing Conflict in Exploration: A Toolkit for Explorers and Developers (PDAC, World Vision Canada, CDA, 2012)
Guide to Human Rights Impact Assessment and Management (IBLF and IFC, 2010)
Conflict-Sensitive Approaches to Development, Humanitarian Assistance and Peacebuilding: Resource Pack (APFO, CECORE, CHA, FEWER, International Alert, Saferworld, 2004)
A Business Guide to Conflict Impact Assessment and Risk Management (UN Global Compact, 2002)
Model Clauses for Agreements between Government Security Forces and Companies (VPI, 2016)
Use of Security Forces: Assessing and Managing Risks and Impacts Guidance for the Private Sector in Emerging Markets (IFC, 2017)
Training Tool: Security Forces (UN Global Compact and Maplecroft, 2013)
Private Security Governance National Action Plans (NAPS) on Business and Human Rights (DIHR, Danish Institute for Human Rights & DCAF, Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance, 2019)
This Guidance Tool is aimed at parliamentarians and law and policymakers who undertake to develop new or to update existing laws for national regulation of the private military and security industry.
International Code of Conduct for Private Security Service Providers (ICoC, 2021)
Academy Briefing No. 4 - The International Code of Conduct for Private Security Service Providers (ICoC)
The Montreux Document on Pertinent International Legal Obligations and Good Practices for States Related to Operations on Private Military and Security Companies During Armed Conflict (2008)
Promoting Accountability and Respect for Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law.
Management System for Quality of Private Security Company Operations - Requirements with Guidance (PSC.1 Standard)
Engaging Private Security Providers: A Guideline for Non-Governmental Organisations (EISF, 2011)
Private Military and Security Companies and Gender – (Tool 10) (DCAF, OSCE/ODIHR, UN-INSTRAW, 2008)
The Sarajevo Client Guidelines for the Procurement of Private Security Companies (SEESAC, 2006)
The Sarajevo Code of Conduct for Private Security Companies (SEESAC, 2006)
Companies in Fragile Contexts: Redefining social investment
Case Study : Engagement with Communities in Mining Projects
Company Management of Security and Human Rights in Sub-Saharan Africa
Colombia - The Process of Implementation of the Voluntary Principles
Cameroon - Human Rights Training
Iraq - Engagement with Public Security Forces in Rumaila
Dispute or Dialogue? Community perspectives on company-led grievance mechanisms (IIED, 2013)
Responsible Business Advancing Peace: Examples from Companies, Investors & Global Compact Local Networks (UN Global Compact and PRI, 2013)
Host Country Security Assessment Guide (DCAF, ICRC and IPIECA, 2017)
Recommendations for Hiring Private Security Providers (DCAF, ICRC, Socios Peru, and PeaceNexus, 2016)
Ten Steps to Promote the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights: The Peruvian Working Group Model (DCAF, ICRC, Socios Peru, and PeaceNexus, 2016)
Improving Field Implementation of the Voluntary Principles for Security and Human Rights in South Kivu - DRC
VPs working group in Lubumbashi: Supporting the management of security and human rights risks in the former Katanga - DRC
Developing resources to support training of public security forces assigned to extractives operations in Kenya
Reinforcing oversight of private security companies (DCAF and ICoCA)
Supporting the sharing of lessons learnt on security and human rights good practice (DCAF and Fund For Peace FFP)
Establishing a regional Voluntary Principles Working Group in Peru
Strengthening civil society oversight capacity for the private security sector in Africa
Baseline Study on Private Security Regulation in the Southern Africa Region (DCAF)
Sharing Good Practices Between Private Security Regulators in the Southern African Region
Impact of SHRIM Donors Support to DCAF Activities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
Doing Responsible Business in Armed Conflict: Rights, Risks and Responsibilities (Australian Red Cross and RMIT University)
Human Rights and Business Learning Tool (Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and Global Compact, OHCHR and UNGC, 2013)
Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
Business & Human Rights Resource Centre (BHRRC)
CDA Collaborative Learning Projects
Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance (DCAF)
Global Business Initiative on Human Rights (GBI)
Global Rights
Human Rights First
The Institute for Human Rights and Business (IHRB)
International Alert
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH)
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
The Global Oil and Gas Industry Association for Environmental and Social Issues (IPIECA)
Network on Business, Conflict and Human Rights (BCHR Network)
PeaceNexus
Colombia - Fundación Ideas para la Paz (FIP)
Colombia – Tierra Digna
Nigeria - New Nigeria Foundation (NNF)
Nigeria – Leadership Initiative for Transformation and Empowerment (LITE-Africa)
Peru – IDEHPUCP
South Africa - Centre for Human Rights
Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI)
Publish What You Pay
Indigenous Peoples and the Oil and Gas Industry: Context, Issues and Emerging Good Practice (DCAF and ICRC)
Global Compact Self-Assessment Tool (UN Global Compact UNGC)
Human Rights and Business Country Guide (DCAF and ICRC)
International Code of Conduct Association (ICoCA)
Private Security Monitor, University of Denver
Why Human Rights Matter (DCAF and ICRC)
Promoting Coherence between the OECD Guidance and the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (DCAF, 2020)
Seven Indicators of Corporate Best Practice in International Humanitarian Law (Australian Red Cross and RMIT University)
Learn about International Humanitarian Law (IHL): Free online training for businesses (Australian Red Cross)
Conflict Prevention Tool
Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights Implementation Guidance Tools (ICMM, ICRC, IFC and IPIECA, 2011)
Auditing Implementation of Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (Global Compact Network Canada, 2015)
The Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights: An Implementation Toolkit for Major Project Sites (World Bank Group Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency and Anvil Mining, 2008)
Indicator Design Tool (Shift, 2021)
Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights: Performance Indicators (International Alert, 2008)
Voluntary Principles on Security & Human Rights National-Level Implementation Guidance Note (FFP & International Alert, 2010)
Guidance Tool: Regulating the Use of Force By Private Security Providers (DCAF)
Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights Implementation Guideline - An extended summary (BP, 2008)
Business and Peacebuilding: Seven Ways to Maximize Positive Impact
Guidebook for Conflict Management in Mining Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic (Eurasia Foundation of Central Asia and Kalikova & Associates, 2017)
Policy Brief Guidance: Gender and Private Security Regulation (DCAF, OSCE/ODIHR and UN Women)
吉尔吉斯共和国矿业冲突管理指南
Business and International Humanitarian Law: An Introduction to the Rights and Obligations of Business Enterprises under International Humanitarian Law (ICRC, 2006)
Human rights due diligence in conflict-affected settings: Guidance for extractives industries (International Alert, 2018)
Chinese Due Diligence Guidelines for Responsible Mineral Supply Chains (CCCMC)
Multinationals and Conflict – International Principles and Guidelines for Corporate Responsibility in Conflict-affected Areas (SOMO, 2014)
Guidelines for Social Responsibility in Outbound Mining Investments (CCCMC)
A Seat at the Table: Capacities and Limitations of Private Sector Peacebuilding (CDA Collaborative, Africa Center for Dispute Settlement, PRIO, 2018)
Training Tool: Doing Business in Conflict-affected Countries (UN Global Compact and Maplecroft, 2013)
Human Rights Due Diligence in High Risk Circumstances: Practical Strategies for Businesses (Shift, 2015)
Red Flags - Liability Risks for Companies Operating in High-risk Zones
Making Women Workers Count A Framework for Conducting Gender-Responsive Due Diligence in Supply Chains (BSR and laudes foundation 2019)
From Red to Green Flags - The Corporate Responsibility to Respect Human Rights in High-risk Countries (Institute for Human Rights and Business, 2011)
Decision Map: Doing Business in High-Risk Human Rights Environments (DIHR, 2010)
Guidance on Responsible Business in Conflict-Affected and Hight-Risk Areas: A Resource for Companies and Investors (UN Global Compact and Principles for Responsible Investment Initiative, 2010)
OECD Risk Awareness Tool for Multinational Enterprises in Weak Governance Zones (2006)
Conflict-Sensitive Business Practice: Guidance for Extractive Industries (International Alert, 2005)
Baseline Study of Artisanal and Small-Scale Cobalt Mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Enabling Economies of Peace - Public Policy for Conflict-Sensitive Business (Commissioned by the UN Global Compact, 2005)
Mining the Disclosures 2019 - An Investor Guide to Conflict Minerals and Cobalt Reporting in Year Six
Kimberley Process Certification Scheme
What's Needed: An Overview of Multi-Stakeholder and Industry Activities to Achieve Conflict-Free Minerals
Human Rights Training Tool - 3rd edition (IPIECA, 2014)
Oil and Gas Sector Guide on Implementing the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (Shift and IHRB, 2013)
Women, Peace and Security: A Guidance for Business (Global Compact Network UK, 2021)
Human Rights Due Diligence Process: A Practical Guide to Implementation for Oil and Gas Companies (IPIECA, 2012)
ICoCA Procurement Guide for Contracting Responsible Private Security Providers
Oil and Gas Industry Guidance on Voluntary Sustainability Reporting (IPIECA, API and OGP, 2015)
10 Steps to Maintain Security in Compliance with Human Rights(Voluntary Principles Initiative VPI, 2022)
Guide to Operating in Areas of Conflict for the Oil and Gas Industry (IPIECA, 2008)
International Standards for Responsible Business in Conflict-Affected and Fragile Environments: An Overview
Baseline Study Findings: Implementing the VPs in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique
Protect, Respect and Remedy: a Framework for Business and Human Rights (Report for the UN Human Rights Council, 2008)
Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights: Implementing the United Nations "Protect, Respect and Remedy" Framework (United Nations Human Rights, 2011)
Responsible Mining Index - Framework 2020
Fact Sheet: How does armed conflict impact responsible security management?
The Corporate Responsibility to Respect Human Rights: An Interpretive Guide (United Nations Human Rights, 2012)
Factsheet: How do complex environments impact responsible security management?
OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Business Conduct (2018)
Shared Space Under Pressure: Business Support for Civic Freedoms and Human Rights Defenders (BHRRC & ISHR, 2018)
Gender-responsive Due Diligence for Business Actors: Human Rights-Based Approaches (Geneva Academy, 2018)
Doing Business with Respect for Human Rights: A Guidance Tool for Companies (Shift, Oxfam and Global Compact Network Netherlands, 2016)
Blueprint for Embedding Human Rights in Key Company Functions (CSR Europe, 2016)
UN Guiding Principles Reporting Framework (Shift and Mazars, 2015)
International Finance Corporation's (IFC) Policy on Environmental and Social Sustainability (2012)
Chinese Approaches to Overseas Responsible Business: Insights from the DRC Cobalt Industry
DCAF Submission to the Global Reporting Initiative’s public consultation on the Global Sustainability Standards Board Workplan 2023-2025
IFC Performance Standards on Environmental and Social Sustainability (2012)
ICRC, ARC, and RMIT Submission to the Global Reporting Initiative’s public consultation on the Global Sustainability Standards Board Workplan 2023-2025
Human Rights Translated 2.0: A Business Reference Guide (Monash University, OHCHR, UNGC, 2017)
How to Develop a Human Rights Policy (OHCHR and UN Global Compact UNGC, 2011)
OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct (2023)
DCAF SSR Paper 13 - Business and Security Sector Reform: The Case for Corporate Security Responsibility (Mendes, 2015)
UN Security Sector Reform Intergrated Technical Guidance Notes (ITGN's, 2016)
OECD DAC Handbook on Security System Reform (2007)
OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas (2016)
Responsible Supply Chains in Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining (OECD, 2016)
Approaches to Understanding Development Outcomes from Mining (ICMM, 2013)
Practical actions for companies to identify and address the worst forms of child labour in mineral supply chains (OECD, 2017)
Human Rights in the Mining and Metals Industry - Overview, Managment Approach and Issues (ICMM, 2009)
Start Here: Sustainability for Exploration, Development and Small Producing Mining Companies (NBS, 2014)
Standard for Responsible Mining (IRMA, 2018)
Countering the Resource Curse: Promoting good governance and human rights in the extractive sector in Madagascar (Search for Common Ground, 2016)
Women, Communities and Mining: The Gender Impacts of Mining and the Role of Gender Impact Assessment (Oxfam Australia, 2009)
Mining: Partnerships for Development Toolkit (ICMM, 2006)
Due Diligence Guidance for Meaningful Stakeholder Engagement in the Extractive Sector (OECD, 2017)
Stakeholder Research Toolkit (ICMM, 2015)
Bringing a Human Rights Lens to Stakeholder Engagement (Shift, 2013)
A Strategic Approach to Early Stakeholder Engagement - Good Practice Handbook for Junior Companies in the Extractive Industries (IFC, 2013)
Stakeholder Dialogues Manual (GIZ and BMZ, 2011)
Stakeholder Engagement: A Good Practice Handbook for Companies Doing Business in Emerging Markets (IFC, 2007)
Human Rights and State-Investor Contracts: Guidance and Assessment Tool for Company Negotiators (DIHR, 2014)
How Business Can Encourage Governments to Fulfil their Human Rights Obligations (United Nations Global Compact, 2010)
Business Guide to Partnering with NGOs and the United Nations (2007/2008)
A Guide for Anti-Corruption Risk Assessment (Global Compact, 2013)
Preventing Corruption: Promoting Transparent Business Practices (IPIECA and OGP, 2012)
The purpose of this guidance document is to help private security companies conduct human rights due diligence (HRDD).
Reporting Guidance on the 10th Principle Against Corruption (The Global Compact and Transparency International, 2009)
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