This paper is an introduction to the possibilities of using ADR mechanisms -- arbitration, mediation, conciliation, alternative mass claims settlement systems, etc. -- to adjudicate claims arising out of violations of human rights (HRs) by Multinational Corporations (MNCs) and related issues (violations of environmental rights, labour disputes, etc). The paper asserts the need to explore the different alternatives in this area. It will first summarize the main reasons why MNCs pose a threat to HRs as well as other very important rights of groups and individuals. The paper will then draw attention to the shortcomings and disadvantages of existing HRs protection mechanisms and will show how and to what extent private dispute resolution mechanisms may avoid those problems. Finally, the paper discusses the possible problems arising out of the use of such mechanisms. Specifically, this part addresses the issue of the incentives of MNCs to submit to ADR mechanisms, and the incentives of home and host countries of MNCs to force the latter to submit.