Now available in Portuguese, this Toolkit is a practical handbook of concrete tools and good practices that help companies address security and human rights risks in their operations.

The Toolkit is structured around real-life security and human rights challenges identified through consultations with a wide variety of stakeholders. It provides practical guidance on:

Working with host governments
Working with public security forces
Working with private security providers
Working with communities

Users can also access fact sheets and case studies, providing concise introductions to key topics, such as armed conflict, indigenous peoples, and artisanal and small-scale mining.

What’s new in this version?

Redeveloped and re-published in 2022 by DCAF, ICRC, and the Geneva Centre for Business and Human Rights, the new edition of the Toolkit incorporates the latest resources, tools and good practices. It references key developments in the field, including emerging human rights due diligence laws. New case studies and text boxes illustrate emerging strategies for addressing real-world challenges. These updates have been embedded throughout every chapter of the Toolkit.

Addressing Security and Human Rights Challenges in Complex Environments Toolkit - Updated Edition (DCAF, ICRC and GCBHR, 2022)

Description

This Toolkit is a practical handbook of concrete tools and good practices that help companies address security and human rights risks in their operations.

The Toolkit is structured around real-life security and human rights challenges identified through consultations with a wide variety of stakeholders. It provides practical guidance on: