Tool 16 – Respond to Human Rights Abuses

This tool outlines a process for responding to allegations of human rights abuse or violations of international humanitarian law. It also provides a guidance tool for typical challenges companies may encounter as they work with public security providers on the implementation of the VPs.

Step Guide

STEP
1

Download the Action Planning worksheet 3.5 (p46)

STEP
2

Review the suggested tasks in the first column

STEP
3

Evaluate the suggested action items that your company could take in the second column, in light of the desired output or outcomes in the third column

STEP
4

Use the suggestions to help create an action plan/process for addressing human rights abuse allegations or violations of international humanitarian law

STEP
5

Look at the reference worksheet 3.6 (p47)

STEP
6

Use the information in the table as a reference tool throughout your interactions with public security providers to understand how your company could approach certain related challenges