📚The 2023 Annual Reports from our Members are now publicly accessible on the VPI website! Read about how our Members are making impactful strides in the implementation of the #VoluntaryPrinciples - bit.ly/3Vew3xG #VPSHR #AnnualReport #SecurityHumanRights

Mora Johnson (left of photo), Head of the VPI Secretariat, attended a meeting yesterday with @MaryLawlor (fifth from right), UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights, along w/ representatives from other organizations. A great session on greater protection of human rights defenders!

📢 VPI #Membership Applications Now Open! As a member, you can engage like-minded organizations for peer-learning, collective problem-solving, and sharing of best practices on #security and #humanrights issues. ⏳Apply by September 15, 2024 More info: bit.ly/4bt2JcV

The VPI will be at IAC's 14th International Gold + Diamond Conference happening in 🇺🇸NYC next week. Join us for a panel session on how best to protect human and labor rights in the #mining industry. 🔗More info & registration: bit.ly/3xQScux #humanrights

📢 Call for Proposals The VPI is seeking proposals for a stakeholder mapping report in #PapuaNewGuinea. Applicants need to be a resident of 🇵🇬 with high English proficiency. 📅 Submissions due on August 8, 2024. Details: bit.ly/3LlOTPb #RFP #CallforProposal #VPSHR

❗UPDATE: The deadline to submit proposals on a #StakeholderMapping report in Papua New Guinea is now extended to ⌛August 22, 2024. Questions related to this #RFP will be accepted until August 5. Click on the link for details and submission instructions: bit.ly/3LlOTPb

#Training is crucial for implementing the #VPSHR. Our free training course equips private and public security personnel with knowledge on ethical conduct and #humanrights standards. Both English and Spanish versions are available at: bit.ly/3QPt6Dw #VoluntaryPrinciples

The deadline to submit proposals for the 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗽𝘂𝗮 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗮 is approaching. All proposals must be submitted by the updated deadline of August 22, 2024. Details on the #RFP below 👇

The VPI Activities Report 2023/24 is out! The past year was one marked by many accomplishments. Read about our key achievements and milestones at: bit.ly/3WUAQoU #VPSHR #SecurityHumanRights

🔍We’ve issued an #RFP for a Baseline Assessment in Brazil to understand #humanrights risks & impacts related to #security in the 🇧🇷 #mining and #energy sectors. Proposals are due by Sep 26, 2024. More info about the project and eligibility criteria: bit.ly/3X5nhTS

From the launch of a new In-Country Working Group in 🇨🇱 to meetings with stakeholders in 🇵🇪 and 🇧🇷, the VPI is embarking on a series of activities in South America this Sep to strengthen partnerships and #VPSHR implementation. Stay tuned for updates! UK in Chile 🇬🇧🇨🇱 Canada in Chile

Ayer celebramos el lanzamiento del grupo de trabajo de los Voluntary Principles en Chile, una iniciativa líder en seguridad y derechos humanos, que reúne a gobiernos, empresas y a la sociedad civil. Voluntary Principles on Security & Human Rights Canadá en Chile INDH Chile Carabineros de Chile Cancillería Chile 🇨🇱 Universidad Católica

The VPI is at the #EXPOSIBRAM 2024, taking place this week in 🇧🇷 Belo Horizonte, where the #VoluntaryPrinciples will be the theme of a panel tomorrow. If you are at the EXPOSIBRAM, be sure to come by stage C tomorrow at 4:30 pm for the panel session! #SecurityHumanRights #VPSHR

We had an insightful panel on the #VPSHR at the #EXPOSIBRAM 2024, one of Latin America’s most important #mining events. 📝Here's a summary of what went on during the panel session: bit.ly/3TskKSE #VoluntaryPrinciples #SecurityHumanRights #BizHumanRights