Resource library

This library identifies resources to support implementation of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VPSHR). These resources provide visitors with tools and knowledge in nine thematic areas related to security and human rights (SHR): access to remedies; SHR case studies; conflict prevention; gender and vulnerable groups (women, children, human rights defenders, etc); SHR key resources (i.e. those most closely related to VPSHR implementation; public and private security; SHR risk assessment; SHR training materials; and Voluntary Principles in-country working groups.  These resources come in a multitude of formats including  guidance, tools, webinars, reports and documents illustrating international best practices related to security and human rights and VPSHR implementation.

 

 

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Toolkits and Guidance documents

Guidance on Respecting the Rights of Human Rights Defenders

This guidance aims to sharpen the focus of the VPSHR on human rights defenders and the wider civic space in which they work. It offers an analytical and operational framework to identify and address risks to human rights defenders across key elements of VPs implementation.

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Source: Bennett Freeman Associates, LLC
Toolkits and Guidance documents

IGT Companion Tool – Operationalizing the Voluntary Principles Through the Lens of Protecting and Respecting the Unique Needs and Rights of Women and Other Disadvantaged Groups

The IGT Companion Tool serves as an additional resource document to the existing Implementation Guidance Tools (IGT) developed by the Initiative in 2011. The tool equips organizations with a number of important concepts and steps to better identify and respond to potential risks and negative impacts that their security operations may have on women and other disadvantaged groups, along with practical tools, informative case studies, examples and links to additional resources.   

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Source: The Voluntary Principles Initiative
Toolkits and Guidance documents

Addressing Security and Human Rights Challenges in Complex Environments – Toolkit

The Toolkit is part of a joint DCAF-ICRC project that draws on the experience of the two organisations in order to support companies and other actors facing security and human rights challenges in complex environments.

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Sources: DCAF, ICRC
Toolkits and Guidance documents

Voluntary Principles Initiative Conflict Analysis Tool for Companies

This document is part of a tool for corporate practitioners working in fragile and conflict-affected contexts.

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Source: The Voluntary Principles Initiative
Toolkits and Guidance documents

 10 Steps to Maintain Security in Compliance with Human Rights

This tool aims to support companies and security professionals in starting their efforts to establish a meaningful security and human rights program that includes the implementing the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VPSHR) by following 10 steps.

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Source: Voluntary Principles Initiative
Webinars and Presentations

Introduction to the VPSHR: Addressing Security and Human Rights Risks

This seminar provides a brief overview of the VPSHR and the VPI. Our panel then focus on fundamentals of VPSHR implementation as well as reflects on what membership in the VPI means to each Pillar.

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Source: Voluntary Principles Initiative
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