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)

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)

Community grievance mechanisms in the oil and gas industry (IPIECA, 2015)

First Engagement: A Field Guide for Explorers (PDAC, 2015)

First Engagement: A Field Guide for Explorers (PDAC, 2015)

Land acquisition and resettlement: Lessons learned

Responsibly undertaking resettlement activities is one means by which companies can positively contribute to development

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)

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

Community Development Toolkit (ICMM, 2012)

Community Development Toolkit (ICMM, 2012)

Good Practice Guide - Indigenous Peoples and Mining (ICMM, 2010)

Good Practice Guide - Indigenous Peoples and Mining (ICMM, 2010)

Good Practice Note: Addressing Grievances from Project-Affected Communities (IFC, 2009)

Good Practice Note: Addressing Grievances from Project-Affected Communities (IFC, 2009)

Excellence in Social Responsibility e-toolkit (ESR) (PDAC, 2009)

Excellence in Social Responsibility e-toolkit (ESR) (PDAC, 2009)

Mapping Grievance Mechanisms in the Business and Human Rights Arena (CSR Initiative, 2008)

Mapping Grievance Mechanisms in the Business and Human Rights Arena (CSR Initiative, 2008)

Resource/Extractive Companies and Indigenous Peoples Engagement: Recipe for Dialogue Project (BSR and FPW, 2004)

Resource/Extractive Companies and Indigenous Peoples Engagement: Recipe for Dialogue Project (BSR and FPW, 2004)

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

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

International Rules and Standards for Policing (ICRC, 2014)

International Rules and Standards for Policing (ICRC, 2014)

Geneva Conventions of 1949

Geneva Conventions of 1949

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)

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)

Companies in Fragile Contexts: Redefining social investment

Companies in Fragile Contexts: Redefining social investment

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)

Training Curriculum on General Standards for Policing (DCAF and ICRC, September 2018)

Training Curriculum on General Standards for Policing (DCAF and ICRC, September 2018)

Reinforcing oversight of private security companies (DCAF and ICoCA)

Reinforcing oversight of private security companies (DCAF and ICoCA)

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)

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)

Search for Common Ground (SFCG)

Search for Common Ground (SFCG)

Colombia – Tierra Digna

Colombia – Tierra Digna

South Africa – Lawyers for Human Rights

South Africa – Lawyers for Human Rights

South Africa – Legal Resources Centre

South Africa – Legal Resources Centre

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

Business and Peacebuilding: Seven Ways to Maximize Positive Impact

Business and Peacebuilding: Seven Ways to Maximize Positive Impact

Business and International Humanitarian Law: An Introduction to the Rights and Obligations of Business Enterprises under International Humanitarian Law (ICRC, 2006)

Business and International Humanitarian Law: An Introduction to the Rights and Obligations of Business Enterprises under International Humanitarian Law (ICRC, 2006)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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

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

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)

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

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

Fact Sheet: 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)

Fact Sheet: How do complex environments impact responsible security management?

Fact Sheet: How do complex environments impact responsible security management?

OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Business Conduct (2018)

OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Business Conduct (2018)

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)

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)

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)

International Finance Corporation's (IFC) Policy on Environmental and Social Sustainability (2012)

International Finance Corporation's (IFC) Policy on Environmental and Social Sustainability (2012)

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)

IFC Performance Standards on Environmental and Social Sustainability (2012)

IFC Performance Standards on Environmental and Social Sustainability (2012)

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)

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

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

Practical actions for companies to identify and address the worst forms of child labour in mineral supply chains (OECD, 2017)

Practical actions for companies to identify and address the worst forms of child labour in mineral supply chains (OECD, 2017)

Human Rights in the Mining and Metals Industry - Overview, Managment Approach and Issues (ICMM, 2009)

Human Rights in the Mining and Metals Industry - Overview, Managment Approach and Issues (ICMM, 2009)

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)

Stakeholder Engagement: A Good Practice Handbook for Companies Doing Business in Emerging Markets (IFC, 2007)

Stakeholder Engagement: A Good Practice Handbook for Companies Doing Business in Emerging Markets (IFC, 2007)

Addressing Security and Human Rights Challenges in Complex Environments Toolkit - Third Edition (DCAF and ICRC, June 2016)

Addressing Security and Human Rights Challenges in Complex Environments Toolkit - Third Edition (DCAF and ICRC, June 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).