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Position Available: Senior Communications Officer
We are looking for a creative and self-starting Senior Communications Officer to join a small, dynamic team growing and strengthening our initiative. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Due date to submit applications is July 14, 2022.
Voluntary Principles Initiative Welcomes New Members
New Members were approved during the 2022 Annual Plenary Meeting of the VPI, which took place in Toronto on May 17-20.
VPI Launches Conflict Analysis Tool for Companies
New tool, developed by a Working Group comprised of VPI Members and Observers, is available to support practitioners working in fragile and conflict-affected contexts.
Voluntary Principles Initiative Launches Strategic Evaluation
This important work will include an evaluation of strategic objectives and will help shape the future of the Initiative.
Application Window for VPI Membership is open until March 31
Organizations interested in becoming a member of the Voluntary Principles Initiative need to submit their application in writing no later than March 31, 2022.
VPs101: New Resource Shows How to Maintain Security in Compliance with Human Rights in 10 Steps
The Voluntary Principles Initiative is proud to launch a new tool to support companies and security professionals in starting their efforts to establish a meaningful security and human rights program that includes implementing the VPSHR by following 10 steps.
Visit our New Resource Library
The VPI website now offers a variety of resources in just one searchable space. The new Resource Library identifies key resources to support implementation of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VPSHR), providing visitors with tools and knowledge in 9 thematic areas.
Request for Proposals for Strategic Review of the VPI – Deadline extension
The Voluntary Principles Initiative issued an RFP to perform an organizational and strategic evaluation of the Initiative. The new submission deadline is January 24, 2022, 11:59pm Pacific time.
RFP for Stakeholder Mapping and Feasibility Report for the Creation of a New Working Group in Brazil
The Voluntary Principles Initiative issued an invitation to submit proposals for a stakeholder mapping in Brazil. Deadline for submission of proposals is January 26, 2022.