Monthly Archives: May 2013

VPSHR – Lessons from the Nigerian Experience

Executive Summary: How can a voluntary multistakeholder initiative that brings together NGOs, governments, and companies best address one of the most intractable problems in international human rights protection? This question has become salient because the United States and a number … Continue reading

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VPSHR – Fund for Peace

Click here for FFP’s Annual Report to the Voluntary Principles Plenary 2013 The Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights is a multistakeholder initiative that promotes a common understanding, framework and platform for improving security in and around extractive industry … Continue reading

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VPSHR – Fact Sheet on Business and Human Rights

“Strong respect for human rights isn’t merely an indicator that a country is likely doing well. It actually unleashes a country’s potential, and it helps to advance growth and progress.” – Secretary of State John Kerry Business today is conducted … Continue reading

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