Fragile! Handle with Care: Multinationals and Conflict

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 Handbook: An implementation companion to the Child Rights and Security Checklist (UNICEF, 2018)

Child Rights and Security Checklist (UNICEF, 2017)

Child Rights and Security Checklist (UNICEF, 2017)

Child Rights and Mining Toolkit (UNICEF, 2017)

Child Rights and Mining Toolkit (UNICEF, 2017)

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

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)

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)

Use of Security Forces: Assessing and Managing Risks and Impacts Guidance for the Private Sector in Emerging Markets (IFC, 2017)

Geneva Conventions of 1949

Geneva Conventions of 1949

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

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)

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)

Legislative Guidance Tool for States to Regulate Private Military and Security Companies (DCAF, 2016)

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)

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)

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)

The Sarajevo Client Guidelines for the Procurement of Private Security Companies (SEESAC, 2006)

The Sarajevo Client Guidelines for the Procurement of Private Security Companies (SEESAC, 2006)

The Sarajevo Code of Conduct for 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

Colombia - The Process of Implementation of the Voluntary Principles

Iraq - Engagement with Public Security Forces in Rumaila

Iraq - Engagement with Public Security Forces in Rumaila

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)

Reinforcing oversight of private security companies (DCAF and ICoCA)

Reinforcing oversight of private security companies (DCAF and ICoCA)

Strengthening civil society oversight capacity for the private security sector in Africa

Strengthening civil society oversight capacity for the private security sector in Africa

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 Impact Assessment: Guidance and Toolbox (Danish Institute for Human Rights DIHR)

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)

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)

Montreux Document Forum (MDF)

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)

Global Compact Self-Assessment Tool (UN Global Compact UNGC)

Global Compact Self-Assessment Tool (UN Global Compact UNGC)

Human Rights and Business Country Guide (DCAF and ICRC)

Human Rights and Business Country Guide (DCAF and ICRC)

International Code of Conduct Association (ICoCA)

International Code of Conduct Association (ICoCA)

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)

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)

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)

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)

Policy Brief Guidance: Gender and Private Security Regulation (DCAF, OSCE/ODIHR and UN Women)

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)

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

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)

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)

Enabling Economies of Peace - Public Policy for Conflict-Sensitive Business (Commissioned by the UN Global Compact, 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)

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)

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)

ICoCA Procurement Guide for Contracting Responsible Private Security Providers

ICoCA Procurement Guide for Contracting Responsible Private Security Providers

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)

Guide to Operating in Areas of Conflict for the Oil and Gas Industry (IPIECA, 2008)

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

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

Responsible Mining Index - Framework 2020

Responsible Mining Index - Framework 2020

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

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?

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?

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?

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)

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 DAC Handbook on Security System Reform (2007)

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)

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

Standard for Responsible Mining (IRMA, 2018)

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)

Countering the Resource Curse: Promoting good governance and human rights in the extractive sector in Madagascar (Search for Common Ground, 2016)

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).