80 articles:
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)
Integrating Human Rights into Environmental, Social and Health Impact Assessments (IPIECA, 2013)
A Business Guide to Conflict Impact Assessment and Risk Management (UN Global Compact, 2002)
Use of Security Forces: Assessing and Managing Risks and Impacts Guidance for the Private Sector in Emerging Markets (IFC, 2017)
Geneva Conventions of 1949
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)
Colombia - The Process of Implementation of the Voluntary Principles
Iraq - Engagement with Public Security Forces in Rumaila
Recommendations for Hiring Private Security Providers (DCAF, ICRC, Socios Peru, and PeaceNexus, 2016)
Reinforcing oversight of private security companies (DCAF and ICoCA)
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)
Human Rights Impact Assessment: Guidance and Toolbox (Danish Institute for Human Rights DIHR)
Human Rights and Business Learning Tool (Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and Global Compact, OHCHR and UNGC, 2013)
Montreux Document Forum (MDF)
Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance (DCAF)
International Committee of the Red Cross (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)
ISOA Code of Conduct (Version 13.1)
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)
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)
Policy Brief Guidance: Gender and Private Security Regulation (DCAF, OSCE/ODIHR and UN Women)
Multinationals and Conflict – International Principles and Guidelines for Corporate Responsibility in Conflict-affected Areas (SOMO, 2014)
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)
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
Conflict-Sensitive Business Practice: Guidance for Extractive Industries (International Alert, 2005)
Enabling Economies of Peace - Public Policy for Conflict-Sensitive Business (Commissioned by the UN Global Compact, 2005)
Human Rights Training Tool - 3rd edition (IPIECA, 2014)
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)
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)
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
Responsible Mining Index - Framework 2020
Factsheet: Why is gender important for effective security and human rights?
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)
How can companies respect the rights of indigenous peoples when addressing security and human rights challenges?
Factsheet: How can companies respect the rights of human rights defenders when addressing security-related challenges?
Human Rights Translated 2.0: A Business Reference Guide (Monash University, OHCHR, UNGC, 2017)
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)
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)
The purpose of this guidance document is to help private security companies conduct human rights due diligence (HRDD).
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