A forum for participants of the Montreux Document on pertinent international legal obligations and good practices for states related to operations of private military and security companies during armed conflict.
Six years after its adoption, Montreux Document participants have now established the Montreux Document Forum to continue working on the implementation of the Montreux Document.
The Montreux Document Forum (MDF) was established during a Constitutional Meeting of states and international organisations on 16 December 2014. The Forum seeks to support national implementation of the Montreux Document as well as to increase support for the initiative. The MDF is currently co-chaired by Switzerland and the ICRC.
By providing a venue for informal consultation among Montreux Document participants, the Montreux Document Forum aims to strengthen dialogue on good practices and challenges related to the regulation of PMSCs. From an initial 17 states in 2008, the Montreux Document is now supported by 53 states and three international organisations. Press releases of Switzerland and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) are available.
The Montreux Document Forum seeks to support implementation, outreach and the exchange of good practices on the regulation of PMSCs.
