The guide aims to demonstrate some basic elements of the relation involving human rights, transnational corporations, and litigation. Its goal is to show paths which may be taken by organizations and social movements which seek to take action against human rights violations committed by transnationals. Therefore, some of the instruments of corporate accountability at the national and international levels are analyzed, which contributes to the systematization of knowledge and experience about the corporate accountability for human rights violations. [refers to Shell, Shell Transport (part of Shell), Shell Brasil (part of Shell), Texaco (part of Chevron), Vedanta Resources, Coal India, Minera Yanacocha, André Maggi Participações, Tractebel Energía (part of Suez), Fosfértil, Ultrafertil, Bunge (part of Fosfértil), Esso Brasileira de Petróleo (part of Esso), Sol del Caribe.]