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VPSHR – Mozambique: How Total plans to protects its $15bn major gas project

By Christophe Le Bec Posted on Thursday, 7 January 2021 10:21 Despite the armed insurgency that has been plaguing Mozambique since 2017, Total intends to continue its major gas project there. It trusts the authorities to ensure its safety, in … Continue reading

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VPSHR – Petra starts investigation into alleged human rights issues at Williamson

UK-based law firm Leigh Day has filed claims in the High Court of England and Wales against London-listed Petra Diamonds and Williamson Diamonds, on behalf of 32 anonymous individuals over alleged human rights breaches at the Williamson mine, in Tanzania. … Continue reading

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VPSHR – MoU signed between Total and Government of Mozambique

Published by Lydia Woellwarth, Deputy Editor LNG Industry, Tuesday, 01 September 2020 10:00 Total E&P Mozambique Area 1, operator of the Mozambique LNG project, announces that it has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Mozambique … Continue reading

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VPSHR – Mozambique, Total agree to ‘Joint Task Force’ to help secure mega LNG project

24th August 2020 By: Terence Creamer Creamer Media Editor French energy major Total, which is leading the development of the $20-billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) megaproject in northern Mozambique, announced on Monday that it had signed a new security-related memorandum … Continue reading

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VPSHR – Webinar on Case Studies of VPs Implementation

July 21, 2020 • 1 min read The success and impact of in-country implementation of the Voluntary Principles is a key determining factor of the overall health of the Initiative. However, there is a need to better understand and build … Continue reading

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VPSHR: Eni publishes “Eni for Human Rights”

0 07/16/2020 | 06:36am EDT Eni publishes “Eni for Human Rights” San Donato Milanese (Milan), 17 June 2020 – Eni publishes an update of “Eni for Human Rights,” the company’s report that provides transparent and concrete information on its commitment … Continue reading

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VPSHR – Perseus Mining kicks goals with sustainability efforts in West Africa

The company’s first Sustainability Report covers its three operations: Edikan Gold Mine in Ghana, Sissingué Gold Mine and the developing Yaouré Gold Mine, both in Côte d’Ivoire. Progressive rehabilitation is being undertaken at Edikan, which propagates its own seedlings in … Continue reading

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VPSHR – Eni publishes “Eni for Human Rights”

San Donato Milanese (Milan) – WEBWIRE – Thursday, June 18, 2020 Eni publishes an update of “Eni for Human Rights,” the company’s report that provides transparent and concrete information on its commitment to the respect for human rights, showing a … Continue reading

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VPSHR: Human Rights Watch Letter to President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa

Advancing Human Rights in South Africa and Beyond RE: Advancing Human Rights in South Africa and Beyond   Your Excellency, Please accept my regards on behalf of Human Rights Watch, an independent, nongovernmental organization that monitors human rights developments in … Continue reading

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VPSHR – UK: What Role For Human Rights In Business?

Last Updated: 17 July 2019 Article by Julianne Hughes-Jenneth Hogan Lovells Abstract The Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) were endorsed by the United Nations Human Rights Council in June 2011, following the six-year mandate of the Special … Continue reading

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