CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANISATIONS

Advocate for responsible private security and monitor the private security industry

The Role of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)

Monitoring and Advocating for Responsible Security

CSOs help to promote and protect human rights and support the rule of law by advocating for improving effective regulation, oversight, and accountability of the private security sector.
CSOs contribute to the monitoring of our Member and Affiliate companies, helping to promote accountability if violations occur.

Diverse, Dedicated and Determined

A diverse network of human rights defenders, from local grassroots, community driven bodies to high profile advocacy organisations.
Our Members campaign on a wide range of issues at all levels, all with social justice at their core.

A growing multi-stakeholder environment

Join a unique platform that brings together civil society, governments and private security companies.

Capacity building

Strengthen your organisation’s knowledge and skills through peer learning, trainings and tailored support.
Contribute to and benefit from collective learning on emerging issues in the private security sector.

Influence and impact

Help shape standards, policies and practices that affect human rights and security provision on the ground.
Ensure civil society perspectives are at the heart of decision-making.

Actions that leverage Members’ strengths

Represent all affected communities, from those employed in the sector to those where companies operate.
Advocate for effective industry regulation and accountability.

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