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Conflict Prevention Resources - Security Issues

In countries where there is great instability companies are forced to defend their property and personnel by armed guards or by cooperation with state security forces. Such arrangements involve great risks for companies as human rights violations may occur and the company, its employees and reputation may suffer harm. Several documents provide guidance for companies in managing such risks: 

U.N. Basic Principles on the use of Force and Firearms by Law Enforcement Officials (United Nations 1990)

http://193.194.138.190/html/menu3/b/h_comp43.htm

U.N. Code of Conduct for Law Enforcement Officials (United Nation, 1990)

http://193.194.138.190/html/menu3/b/h_comp42.htm

Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights

These guidelines are a result of a dialogue between the U.S. and U.K. governments, companies in the extractive energy sector and NGOs. The principles aim to guide companies in maintaining the safety and security of their operations within an operating framework that ensures respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms.
http://www.state.gov/www/global/human_rights/001220_fsdrl_principles.html