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The Open Governmental Working Group (OEIGWG) on Private Military and Security Companies (PMSCs) has drafted an international regulatory framework to regulate, monitor, and oversee the activities of PMSCs. The draft instrument reaffirms the principles and purposes of the UN Charter, human rights, and international humanitarian law. It recalls various international instruments, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Geneva Conventions, and the International Labour Organisation Conventions. The draft expresses concern about the increasing delegation of state functions to PMSCs, violations of human rights, and abuses related to their activities. It emphasizes the primary responsibility of states to prevent violations and ensure respect for international law by PMSCs and their personnel. The draft recognizes the need to provide victims with equal access to judicial and other effective remedies and reparation. It also acknowledges the contribution of various international documents, such as the Montreux Document and the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, in establishing expectations for PMSCs to respect human rights. The draft concludes that international minimum legal standards and effective implementation are required to prevent violations and ensure that PMSCs operate in accordance with international law.