Resources and Tools

Global data shows there is a concerted attack on essential freedoms and business and civil law. Defenders and organisations who expose the risk of abuse by companies in their operations and supply chains are particularly vulnerable. This resource outlines a clear and practical guide to realistic actions by responsible companies, investors, industry associates and business leaders. It elaborates on why businesses should be compelled to join civil society and human rights defenders in resisting the crackdown on their work.

Global data shows there is a concerted attack on essential freedoms and business and civil law. Defenders and organisations who expose the risk of abuse by companies in their operations and supply chains are particularly vulnerable. This resource outlines a clear and practical guide to realistic actions by responsible companies, investors, industry associates and business leaders. It elaborates on why businesses should be compelled to join civil society and human rights defenders in resisting the crackdown on their work.

This handbook is aimed at human rights defenders, rights holders, victims and witnesses, and highlights the risks that they may face when interacting with human rights bodies, including the UN human rights system, the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR), the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR), and the Council of Europe (CoE). The handbook also discusses ways in which defenders can leverage the weight of the UN and regional human rights mechanisms to provide some degree of protection against those risks and promote accountability for perpetrators.

English Version. Available in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.