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Report Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor March 12, 2013 Introduction This is the first public U.S. Government report on the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VPs) Initiative. Each member of the VPs Initiative is required to … Continue reading →

Luanda  – The protection of human rights is enshrined in the Constitution of the Republic of Angola as a top priority, as part of the process of consolidation of the Lawful State and promotion of sustainable development. This was said … Continue reading →

Bern, 14.03.2013 – From today Switzerland will take over for one year the chairmanship of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights. By signing up to this international initiative companies from the mining, oil and gas industries commit themselves … Continue reading →

The Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights contribute to the protection of human rights and the prevention of conflicts in connection with the extractive industry. Switzerland plays a leading role in the implementation of the voluntary principles and from … Continue reading →

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–New York University Stern School of Business today announced that Michael H. Posner will join its faculty in March 2013. Posner will be a professor in the School’s Business and Society Program Area and will lead an effort … Continue reading →

Ms. Alexandra Guáqueta Ms. Alexandra Guáqueta (D.Phil. International Relations, Oxford) is a Lecturer in International Relations at Flinders University and has worked for over a decade on business and human rights, peace-building, Latin American regional security, drug trafficking, and democratic … Continue reading →

A community-based approach to security of oil and gas projects may not work everywhere, but a bunker mentality is an approach destined for further failure, writes author [AFP] As oil and gas companies review their security plans in the wake … Continue reading →

VPSHR Introduction and Implementation Responsibilities Published January 17, 2013 Presentation SVPSP13011 Presentation available in Microsoft PowerPoint format A presentation for private security providers to introduce the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VPs) and examine implementation responsibilities and to … Continue reading →

FIRST Quantum Minerals Limited (FQML) was formed in 1996 to primarily develop Bwana Mkubwa mine, but it has since evolved over the years to become one of the fastest growing mineral exploration, development and mining companies in the world. Headquartered … Continue reading →

The World Gold Council and leading gold mining companies and refiners recently developed the Conflict-Free Gold Standard. The standard, which was published in October 2012, is based on well-known frameworks, including the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains … Continue reading →