HRDDP Guidance Note

Abstract

This Guidance Note was developed in response to a need identified during two reviews of implementation of the Human Rights Due Diligence Policy (HRDDP) in 2012 and 2013. The Guidance Note is complementary to any existing internal guidance of UN entities that provide support to non-UN security forces. Building on experiences and good practices on the application of the HRDDP in different countries and contexts, the Guidance Note provides clarification on some aspects of the Policy, a suggested framework for implementation at country level suited to various settings, and examples and templates for risk assessments, mitigation measures and other elements of the Policy. The Guidance Note was subject to extensive consultations at Headquarters and the field to ensure it takes into consideration the variety of contexts in which the Policy is applied.