Latest news and updates
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.
Request for Information for Strategic Review of the VPI
View information about the new RFI to obtain market information relating to the Strategic Review or Evaluation of the Voluntary Principles Initiative. Deadline for submission is November 12, 2021, at 12 noon EST.
Recording – Peru Working Group Project Presentation: Strengthening Regulation of Private Security in Peru
View the recording of the session on Strengthening Regulation of Private Security in Peru.
Register – Peru Working Group Project Presentation: Strengthening Regulation of Private Security in Peru
In this session, panelists from the IDEHPUCP will present an overview of their project “Private Security in Peru: Towards the Introduction of International Human Rights Standards”, funded by the Voluntary Principles Association.
Read the August 2021 Edition of the VPI Newsletter
The latest news about the Voluntary Principles Initiative are now available.
New Procedures for VPI Membership Applications
New applications will be assessed during two annual windows, in March and September of each year. The next due date for submission is no later than September 15, 2021.
Recording – Webinar VPs Risk Assessments: Trends in Security and Human Rights Risks and the Impact of COVID-19
Panelists provided insights into emerging security and human rights risks relating to COVID-19 restrictions, government responses, unemployment/social unrest, artisanal mining and organized criminal activity.
Gender and Vulnerable Groups Project Enters Consultation Phase
The project will undertake analysis relating to the implementation of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VPSHR) that is sensitive to gender considerations and the unique human rights risks faced by vulnerable groups.