Latest news and updates
VPI Welcomes Mozambique as an Engaged Member
The Voluntary Principles Initiative (VPI) is pleased to announce the approval of the Republic of Mozambique as an Engaged Member of the Initiative. A provisional vote in favour of engaged membership took place in April 2024 and was ratified at the VPI Annual Plenary, held in May, 2024, in Washington, D.C., United States.
New Resources Available in Spanish
The VPI is pleased to add two new translated materials to the online Resource Library – the latest VPI “Guidance on Respecting the Rights of Human Rights Defenders”, and “10 Steps to Maintain Security in Compliance with Human Rights”. Both are now available in Spanish and freely accessible to the public.
Join the VPI on LinkedIn
The VPI is pleased to launch our official LinkedIn page. Join us for updates, insights, and discussions on security and human rights challenges and best practices around the world.
VPI Participation at PDAC 2024 Convention
The VPI is pleased to once again be part of the upcoming Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) convention, the mining event taking place in Toronto, Canada, from March 3 to 6, 2024. We welcome industry professionals and stakeholders to visit us at our booth. Hard copies of recently launched materials and other useful tools will be available.
Application Window for VPI Membership Open Until March 31, 2024
Organizations interested in becoming a VPI Member need to submit their applications in writing by March 31, 2024. To be considered for VPI Membership, an applicant must demonstrate that they meet the entry criteria for the category they are applying to — Corporate, Government, NGO, or Observer.
Webinar Recording – Rights and Realities: Protecting Human Rights Defenders in the Context of Security
Watch the recording of this webinar session held on December 14, 2023, featuring the authors of two recently launched resources on strengthening the protection of human rights defenders.
Voluntary Principles Initiative Launches New Resources to Strengthen Protection of Human Rights Defenders
With this year’s International Human Rights Day celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, VPI brings light to the important role of human rights defenders by launching two useful documents on how organizations can help protect the defenders in the context of security.
Webinar – Rights and Realities: Protecting Human Rights Defenders in the Context of Security
The VPI is pleased to host the public webinar featuring two upcoming resources - a report “Understanding the Unique Situation of Human Rights Defenders in Africa” and the “Guidance on Respecting the Rights of Human Rights Defenders”. Authors will present their highlights and findings, spotlighting VPs implementation with a focus on protecting human rights defenders.
Webinar: Operationalizing the VPs Through the Lens of Protecting the Rights of Women and Other Disadvantaged Groups
Join the VPI at this public webinar for an overview of the new IGT Companion Tool and how it can be employed for companies and practictioners. Panellists will also discuss practical scenarios and offer a Q&A session to help inform the audience on integrating gender and disadvantaged groups into the design and implementation of security operations.