Monthly Archives: November 2017

VPSHR – DINANT TAKES SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS TO ANOTHER LEVEL

Tegucigalpa, HONDURAS, Nov. 29, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — It is proving to be a record year for the level of domestic and international recognition received by Corporacion Dinant of Honduras.  Dinant currently holds over 50 certifications and awards from independent … Continue reading

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VPSHR – DINANT FULLY REPAYS IFC LOAN

Tegucigalpa, HONDURAS, Nov. 28, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Corporacion Dinant today announced that it has repaid fully the US$15 million loan it received from the IFC division of the World Bank in 2009, positioning the company to continue its growth … Continue reading

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VPSHR – Business and Human Rights

Who We Are The State Department’s Internet Freedom and Business & Human Rights (IFBHR) Section within the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor leads U.S. government policy engagement on business and human rights. The activities of businesses impact the … Continue reading

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VPSHR – Canadian miners to implement voluntary principles on security and human rights

The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) has announced a membership commitment to implement the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VPs). Several MAC members already formally participate in the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights Initiative (VPI) and … Continue reading

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VPSHR – Canadian engagement in the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights Initiative

Canada has participated in the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights Initiative  since 2010. The Voluntary Principles Initiative is a multi-stakeholder initiative that promotes the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights. These guidelines help mining and oil and … Continue reading

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VPSHR – In world first, MAC members commit to voluntary principles on security and human rights

VANCOUVER (miningweekly.com) – Members of the Mining Association of Canada (MAC) on Thursday committed to implementing the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VPs) – a world first for a mining association. The VPs were created in 2000 to … Continue reading

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