Suggested Citation: Addressing Security and Human Rights Challenges in Complex Environments Toolkit – Third Edition (DCAF and ICRC, June 2016)

This Toolkit has been developed by the Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces (DCAF) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The Toolkit has been developed as part of their joint project to develop guidance to support companies operating in complex environments to manage their security in a way that is effective and respects human rights and, when relevant, international humanitarian law. The most up-to-date version of the Toolkit resides at the Knowledge Hub for Addressing Security and Human Rights Challenges in Complex Environments.

CDA Collaborative Learning Projects partnered with DCAF and the ICRC on the development of Chapter 4 – Working with Communities.

The Toolkit provides guidance structured around real-life security and human rights challenges faced by companies when working with host governments, public security forces and private security providers. Good practices and recommendations are provided on how to address these challenges, complemented by practical tools such as checklists and case studies. Good practices and recommendations are aligned with the Voluntary Principles for Security and Human Rights, the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and security sector reform principles. The Toolkit includes four chapters: