Private Businesses and Armed Conflict: An Introduction to Relevant Rules of International Humanitarian Law

French Red Cross, Australian Red Cross, ICRC

Fragile! Handle with Care: Multinationals and Conflict

Fragile! Handle with Care: Multinationals and Conflict

Child Rights and Mining Toolkit (UNICEF, 2017)

Child Rights and Mining Toolkit (UNICEF, 2017)

A Business Reference Guide: United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UN Global Compact, 2013)

A Business Reference Guide: United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UN Global Compact, 2013)

Operational Level Grievance Mechanisms: Good Practice Survey (IPIECA, 2012)

Operational Level Grievance Mechanisms: Good Practice Survey (IPIECA, 2012)

Community Development Toolkit (ICMM, 2012)

Community Development Toolkit (ICMM, 2012)

Piloting Principles for Effective Company-Stakeholder Grievance Mechanisms: A Report of Lessons Learned (Rees, 2011)

Piloting Principles for Effective Company-Stakeholder Grievance Mechanisms: A Report of Lessons Learned (Rees, 2011)

Integrating Human Rights into Environmental, Social and Health Impact Assessments (IPIECA, 2013)

Integrating Human Rights into Environmental, Social and Health Impact Assessments (IPIECA, 2013)

Guide to Human Rights Impact Assessment and Management (IBLF and IFC, 2010)

Guide to Human Rights Impact Assessment and Management (IBLF and IFC, 2010)

A Business Guide to Conflict Impact Assessment and Risk Management (UN Global Compact, 2002)

A Business Guide to Conflict Impact Assessment and Risk Management (UN Global Compact, 2002)

Training Tool: Security Forces (UN Global Compact and Maplecroft, 2013)

Training Tool: Security Forces (UN Global Compact and Maplecroft, 2013)

Academy Briefing No. 4 - The International Code of Conduct for Private Security Service Providers (ICoC)

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)

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)

A Contract Guidance Tool for Private Military and Security Services (DCAF, 2017)

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)

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)

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)

Private Military and Security Companies and Gender – (Tool 10) (DCAF, OSCE/ODIHR, UN-INSTRAW, 2008)

Case Study : Engagement with Communities in Mining Projects

Case Study : Engagement with Communities in Mining Projects

Dispute or Dialogue? Community perspectives on company-led grievance mechanisms (IIED, 2013)

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)

Responsible Business Advancing Peace: Examples from Companies, Investors & Global Compact Local Networks (UN Global Compact and PRI, 2013)

Recommendations for Hiring Private Security Providers (DCAF, ICRC, Socios Peru, and PeaceNexus, 2016)

Recommendations for Hiring Private Security Providers (DCAF, ICRC, Socios Peru, and PeaceNexus, 2016)

From Commitment to Impact: A Guide for Local Working Groups on Business, Security and Human Rights (DCAF and Fund For Peace FFP)

From Commitment to Impact: A Guide for Local Working Groups on Business, Security and Human Rights (DCAF and Fund For Peace FFP)

Baseline Study on Private Security Regulation in the Southern Africa Region (DCAF)

Baseline Study on Private Security Regulation in the Southern Africa Region (DCAF)

Sharing Good Practices Between Private Security Regulators in the Southern African Region

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)

Impact of SHRIM Donors Support to DCAF Activities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

Human Rights and Business Learning Tool (Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and Global Compact, OHCHR and UNGC, 2013)

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)

Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)

Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance (DCAF)

Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance (DCAF)

International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

Pan-African Security Association (PASA)

Pan-African Security Association (PASA)

Peru – IDEHPUCP

Peru – IDEHPUCP

Indigenous Peoples and the Oil and Gas Industry: Context, Issues and Emerging Good Practice (DCAF and ICRC)

Indigenous Peoples and the Oil and Gas Industry: Context, Issues and Emerging Good Practice (DCAF and ICRC)

Human Rights and Business Country Guide (DCAF and ICRC)

Human Rights and Business Country Guide (DCAF and ICRC)

ISOA Code of Conduct (Version 13.1)

ISOA Code of Conduct (Version 13.1)

Private Security Monitor, University of Denver

Private Security Monitor, University of Denver

Why Human Rights Matter (DCAF and ICRC)

Why Human Rights Matter (DCAF and ICRC)

Promoting Coherence between the OECD Guidance and the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (DCAF, 2020)

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)

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)

Learn about International Humanitarian Law (IHL): Free online training for businesses (Australian Red Cross)

DRC case studies - Twangiza

DRC case studies - Twangiza

DRC case studies - Bitale

DRC case studies - Bitale

DRC case studies - Nyabibwe

DRC case studies - Nyabibwe

A Guide for Business: How to Develop a Human Rights Policy_Second edition (the UN Global Compact UNGC and OHCHR, 2015)

A Guide for Business: How to Develop a Human Rights Policy_Second edition (the UN Global Compact UNGC and OHCHR, 2015)

Conflict Prevention Tool

Conflict Prevention Tool

Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights Implementation Guidance Tools (ICMM, ICRC, IFC and IPIECA, 2011)

Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights Implementation Guidance Tools (ICMM, ICRC, IFC and IPIECA, 2011)

Using Relationship Data to Improve Business Practices: Measuring Company-Community Relationships at a South African Mine (Shift, 2021)

Using Relationship Data to Improve Business Practices: Measuring Company-Community Relationships at a South African Mine (Shift, 2021)

Auditing Implementation of Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (Global Compact Network Canada, 2015)

Auditing Implementation of Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (Global Compact Network Canada, 2015)

Measuring Quality of Relationships: Using ICMMs‚ Understanding Company-Community Relations‚ Toolkit (Shift, 2021)

Measuring Quality of Relationships: Using ICMMs‚ Understanding Company-Community Relations‚ Toolkit (Shift, 2021)

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)

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)

Indicator Design Tool (Shift, 2021)

Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights: Performance Indicators (International Alert, 2008)

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)

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)

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)

Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights Implementation Guideline - An extended summary (BP, 2008)

Business and Peacebuilding: Seven Ways to Maximize Positive Impact

Business and Peacebuilding: Seven Ways to Maximize Positive Impact

Toolkit for the Prevention of Violence against Human Rights Defenders (DCAF and CREER)

Toolkit for the Prevention of Violence against Human Rights Defenders (DCAF and CREER)

Human rights due diligence in conflict-affected settings: Guidance for extractives industries (International Alert, 2018)

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)

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)

Multinationals and Conflict – International Principles and Guidelines for Corporate Responsibility in Conflict-affected Areas (SOMO, 2014)

A Seat at the Table: Capacities and Limitations of Private Sector Peacebuilding (CDA Collaborative, Africa Center for Dispute Settlement, PRIO, 2018)

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)

Training Tool: Doing Business in Conflict-affected Countries (UN Global Compact and Maplecroft, 2013)

Gender Roundtable on 2018 UN Forum: Gender-Sensitive Human Rights Due Diligence (2018)

Gender Roundtable on 2018 UN Forum: Gender-Sensitive Human Rights Due Diligence (2018)

Human Rights Due Diligence in High Risk Circumstances: Practical Strategies for Businesses (Shift, 2015)

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

Red Flags - Liability Risks for Companies Operating in High-risk Zones

From Red to Green Flags - The Corporate Responsibility to Respect Human Rights in High-risk Countries (Institute for Human Rights and Business, 2011)

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)

Decision Map: Doing Business in High-Risk Human Rights Environments (DIHR, 2010)

Lessons Learnt from the Voluntary Principles Working Group in South Kivu

Lessons Learnt from the Voluntary Principles Working Group in South Kivu

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)

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)

E-Learning Module on the Use of Force and Private Security Providers

E-Learning Module on the Use of Force and Private Security Providers

Conflict-Sensitive Business Practice: Guidance for Extractive Industries (International Alert, 2005)

Conflict-Sensitive Business Practice: Guidance for Extractive Industries (International Alert, 2005)

Mining the Disclosures 2019 - An Investor Guide to Conflict Minerals and Cobalt Reporting in Year Six

Mining the Disclosures 2019 - An Investor Guide to Conflict Minerals and Cobalt Reporting in Year Six

What's Needed: An Overview of Multi-Stakeholder and Industry Activities to Achieve Conflict-Free Minerals

What's Needed: An Overview of Multi-Stakeholder and Industry Activities to Achieve Conflict-Free Minerals

Human Rights Training Tool - 3rd edition (IPIECA, 2014)

Human Rights Training Tool - 3rd edition (IPIECA, 2014)

War, Law and Business: A free immersive e-learning module on international humanitarian law

War, Law and Business: A free immersive e-learning module on international humanitarian law

Oil and Gas Sector Guide on Implementing the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (Shift and IHRB, 2013)

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)

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)

Human Rights Due Diligence Process: A Practical Guide to Implementation for Oil and Gas Companies (IPIECA, 2012)

Oil and Gas Industry Guidance on Voluntary Sustainability Reporting (IPIECA, API and OGP, 2015)

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)

10 Steps to Maintain Security in Compliance with Human Rights(Voluntary Principles Initiative VPI, 2022)

Rapport de l'atelier multipartite sur l'adhésion de la RDC à l'initiative des Principes Volontaires du 22.09.2021 à Kinshasa

Rapport de l'atelier multipartite sur l'adhésion de la RDC à l'initiative des Principes Volontaires du 22.09.2021 à Kinshasa

International Standards for Responsible Business in Conflict-Affected and Fragile Environments: An Overview

International Standards for Responsible Business in Conflict-Affected and Fragile Environments: An Overview

Protect, Respect and Remedy: a Framework for Business and Human Rights (Report for the UN Human Rights Council, 2008)

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)

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

Responsible Mining Index - Framework 2020

VPs Implementation in Nigeria Baseline Study Summary and Key Findings (LITE-Africa, 2020)

VPs Implementation in Nigeria Baseline Study Summary and Key Findings (LITE-Africa, 2020)

Factsheet: How does armed conflict impact responsible security management?

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)

The Corporate Responsibility to Respect Human Rights: An Interpretive Guide (United Nations Human Rights, 2012)

OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Business Conduct (2018)

OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Business Conduct (2018)

Factsheet: Why is gender important for effective security and human rights?

Factsheet: Why is gender important for effective security and human rights?

Shared Space Under Pressure: Business Support for Civic Freedoms and Human Rights Defenders (BHRRC & ISHR, 2018)

Shared Space Under Pressure: Business Support for Civic Freedoms and Human Rights Defenders (BHRRC & ISHR, 2018)

Factsheet: How should companies manage security and human rights challenges related to artisanal and small-scale mining?

Factsheet: How should companies manage security and human rights challenges related to artisanal and small-scale mining?

Gender-responsive Due Diligence for Business Actors: Human Rights-Based Approaches (Geneva Academy, 2018)

Gender-responsive Due Diligence for Business Actors: Human Rights-Based Approaches (Geneva Academy, 2018)

How can companies respect the rights of indigenous peoples when addressing security and human rights challenges?

How can companies respect the rights of indigenous peoples when addressing security and human rights challenges?

Doing Business with Respect for Human Rights: A Guidance Tool for Companies (Shift, Oxfam and Global Compact Network Netherlands, 2016)

Doing Business with Respect for Human Rights: A Guidance Tool for Companies (Shift, Oxfam and Global Compact Network Netherlands, 2016)

Factsheet: How can companies respect the rights of human rights defenders when addressing security-related challenges?

Factsheet: How can companies respect the rights of human rights defenders when addressing security-related challenges?

Case Study: How can multi-stakeholder working groups help companies address security and human rights challenges?

Case Study: How can multi-stakeholder working groups help companies address security and human rights challenges?

Case Study: How can companies use training and incentives to encourage public security forces to respect human rights?

Case Study: How can companies use training and incentives to encourage public security forces to respect human rights?

UN Guiding Principles Reporting Framework (Shift and Mazars, 2015)

UN Guiding Principles Reporting Framework (Shift and Mazars, 2015)

What makes stakeholder engagement meaningful? 5 insights from practice (UN Global Compact Network Germany)

What makes stakeholder engagement meaningful? 5 insights from practice (UN Global Compact Network Germany)

Heightened Human Rights Due Diligence for Business in Conflict-Affected Contexts: A Guide (UNDP and UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights, June 2022)

Heightened Human Rights Due Diligence for Business in Conflict-Affected Contexts: A Guide (UNDP and UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights, June 2022)

Chinese Approaches to Overseas Responsible Business: Insights from the DRC Cobalt Industry

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

DCAF Submission to the Global Reporting Initiative’s public consultation on the Global Sustainability Standards Board Workplan 2023-2025

ICRC, ARC, and RMIT Submission to the Global Reporting Initiative’s public consultation on the Global Sustainability Standards Board Workplan 2023-2025

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)

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)

How to Develop a Human Rights Policy (OHCHR and UN Global Compact UNGC, 2011)

OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct (2023)

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)

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)

UN Security Sector Reform Intergrated Technical Guidance Notes (ITGN's, 2016)

OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas (2016)

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)

Responsible Supply Chains in Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining (OECD, 2016)

Start Here: Sustainability for Exploration, Development and Small Producing Mining Companies (NBS, 2014)

Start Here: Sustainability for Exploration, Development and Small Producing Mining Companies (NBS, 2014)

Standard for Responsible Mining (IRMA, 2018)

Standard for Responsible Mining (IRMA, 2018)

Women, Communities and Mining: The Gender Impacts of Mining and the Role of Gender Impact Assessment (Oxfam Australia, 2009)

Women, Communities and Mining: The Gender Impacts of Mining and the Role of Gender Impact Assessment (Oxfam Australia, 2009)

Due Diligence Guidance for Meaningful Stakeholder Engagement in the Extractive Sector (OECD, 2017)

Due Diligence Guidance for Meaningful Stakeholder Engagement in the Extractive Sector (OECD, 2017)

A Strategic Approach to Early Stakeholder Engagement - Good Practice Handbook for Junior Companies in the Extractive Industries (IFC, 2013)

A Strategic Approach to Early Stakeholder Engagement - Good Practice Handbook for Junior Companies in the Extractive Industries (IFC, 2013)

Human Rights and State-Investor Contracts: Guidance and Assessment Tool for Company Negotiators (DIHR, 2014)

Human Rights and State-Investor Contracts: Guidance and Assessment Tool for Company Negotiators (DIHR, 2014)

Guidance on Human Rights Impact Assessments for Private Security Providers

The purpose of this guidance document is to help private security companies conduct human rights due diligence (HRDD).