SECURITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS KNOWLEDGE HUB

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In complex environments, companies encounter a range of security and human rights challenges that demand context-specific solutions.

The DCAF-ICRC partnership, established in 2012, is dedicated to promoting responsible business conduct in complex and conflict-affected environments.

The Knowledge Hub is an interactive platform designed to compile practical guidance and tools for governments, civil society, and companies on business, security, and human rights.

Video: The DCAF-ICRC Partnership - Managing Security and Protecting Rights

Overview

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Responsible security management is challenging in complex environments where governance is weak. Ineffective security management can result in risks to company operations and personnel and can jeopardize the human rights of local communities. In conflict-affected areas, companies can never be considered as neutral, as their mere presence and actions will inevitably impact the dynamics of conflict or crisis.

Where can companies turn to for guidance and support?

The DCAF-ICRC Knowledge Hub is a digital space designed to foster dialogue, facilitate learning and promote good business practices for companies in responsible security management and compliance with human rights and international humanitarian law.

Drawing on extensive experience and expertise of the ICRC and DCAF, as well as a vast network of practitioners, risk managers, and policymakers, the Knowledge Hub and Toolkit - our flagship guidance - provide comprehensive and dynamic resources for companies seeking to build synergies and trust-based relationships with security providers (public or private), governments, and local communities.


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Practical guide for the implementation of human rights due diligence
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Practical guide for the implementation of human rights due diligence

This practical guide helps both SMEs and large companies to develop and implement pragmatic and effective human rights due diligence processes in line with the UN Guiding Principles and the OECD Guidelines.
ICMM Human Rights Due Diligence Guidance
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ICMM Human Rights Due Diligence Guidance

ICMM’s updated Human Rights Due Diligence Guidance is an important resource that will help mining companies to better integrate human rights into existing risk management approaches.
Security, Conflict, and Sustainability: Strengthening the GRI Sustainability Standards for Corporate Reporting on Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas
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Security, Conflict, and Sustainability: Strengthening the GRI Sustainability Standards for Corporate Reporting on Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas

Managing and responding to human rights-related risks in conflict-affected and high-risk areas (CAHRAs) is challenging for many businesses. Yet, it is in these areas where the most egregious human rights abuses and violations of international humanitarian law (IHL) occur, and therefore must be a focus of attention for any business that wishes to operate sustainably and responsibly.
Business and Human Rights in Challenging Contexts Considerations for Remaining and Exiting (OHCHR, 2023)
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Business and Human Rights in Challenging Contexts Considerations for Remaining and Exiting (OHCHR, 2023)

This note provides clarifications concerning the expectations of business enterprises according to the UNGPs regarding whether and how to remain in or exit challenging operating contexts or business relationships.
How do the pieces fit in the puzzle? Making sense of EU regulatory initiatives related to business and human rights (The Danish Institute for Human Rights)
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How do the pieces fit in the puzzle? Making sense of EU regulatory initiatives related to business and human rights (The Danish Institute for Human Rights)

This report provides a snapshot of the various EU regulatory initiatives relevant to business and human rights, including those laws entirely or partially related to armed conflict.
Investor Toolkit on Human Rights and Armed Conflict (Responsible Investment Association Australasia)
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Investor Toolkit on Human Rights and Armed Conflict (Responsible Investment Association Australasia)

This toolkit offers comprehensive guidance to investors on identifying potential conflict-affected contexts where their portfolio companies may operate.
Provision of an indicative, non-exhaustive list of Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas (CAHRAs) under Regulation 2017/821
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Provision of an indicative, non-exhaustive list of Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas (CAHRAs) under Regulation 2017/821

he methodology is a reference for businesses to comprehend the process of identifying conflict-affected and high risk areas and find an extensive list of relevant databases and resources to perform this task.
Mining Royalties: A Global Study of their Impact on Investors, Government, and Civil Society (The World Bank, 2006)
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Mining Royalties: A Global Study of their Impact on Investors, Government, and Civil Society (The World Bank, 2006)

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
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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)
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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)
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Child Rights and Security Checklist (UNICEF, 2017)

Child Rights and Security Checklist (UNICEF, 2017)
Child Rights and Mining Toolkit (UNICEF, 2017)
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Child Rights and Mining Toolkit (UNICEF, 2017)

Child Rights and Mining Toolkit (UNICEF, 2017)
Local Content: A Guidance Document for the Oil and Gas Industry (IPIECA, 2016)
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Local Content: A Guidance Document for the Oil and Gas Industry (IPIECA, 2016)

Local Content: A Guidance Document for the Oil and Gas Industry (IPIECA, 2016)
Community grievance mechanisms in the oil and gas industry (IPIECA, 2015)
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Community grievance mechanisms in the oil and gas industry (IPIECA, 2015)

Community grievance mechanisms in the oil and gas industry (IPIECA, 2015)
First Engagement: A Field Guide for Explorers (PDAC, 2015)
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First Engagement: A Field Guide for Explorers (PDAC, 2015)

First Engagement: A Field Guide for Explorers (PDAC, 2015)
Land acquisition and resettlement: Lessons learned
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Land acquisition and resettlement: Lessons learned

Responsibly undertaking resettlement activities is one means by which companies can positively contribute to development
Site-level Grievance and Community Response Mechanisms: A Practical Design and Implementation Guide for the Resource Development Industry (MAC, 2015)
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Site-level Grievance and Community Response Mechanisms: A Practical Design and Implementation Guide for the Resource Development Industry (MAC, 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)
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Understanding Company-Community Relations Toolkit (ICMM, 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)
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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)
FPIC and the Extractive Industries: A Guide to Applying the Spirit of Free, Prior and Informed Consent in Industrial Projects (IIED, 2013)
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FPIC and the Extractive Industries: A Guide to Applying the Spirit of Free, Prior and Informed Consent in Industrial Projects (IIED, 2013)

FPIC and the Extractive Industries: A Guide to Applying the Spirit of Free, Prior and Informed Consent in Industrial Projects (IIED, 2013)
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