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Year in Review: VPI Activities Report 2023-2024
The Voluntary Principles Initiative (VPI) is pleased to release its Activities Report covering notable accomplishments from May 1, 2023, to April 30, 2024. These efforts are well-aligned with the Initiative’s strategic objectives.
From Global Dialogue to Country-Level Implementation: Highlights of 2026 Annual Plenary
The Voluntary Principles Initiative (VPI) convened its 2026 Annual Plenary from March 24 to 26 in London, United Kingdom, bringing together around 140 participants for meetings, peer learning exchanges, country updates from VPI and Partner Working Groups, panel discussions, and networking.
Democratic Republic of the Congo Becomes a Full Member of the Voluntary Principles Initiative
The Voluntary Principles Initiative (VPI) is pleased to announce that the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has been accepted as a Full Member of the Initiative. The DRC is the second African country to become a Full Member of the VPI.
Voluntary Principles at 25: Advancing Security and Human Rights in a Changing World
December 20, 2025, marks twenty-five years since the creation of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VPSHR). This anniversary feature article reflects on the past quarter-century of the Voluntary Principles, and how they continue to remain relevant in today’s context.
Funding for Project in Peru on Private Security Training
The Voluntary Principles Association approved the disbursement of a grant to provide funding to the In-Country Implementation Working Group in the country.
Information about Requests for Proposal
View information about the new request for proposal to support the VPI to address gender inequality and for responding to the unique human rights risks faced by vulnerable groups, as well as previous published RFPs.
Read our latest news
Year in Review: VPI Activities Report 2023-2024
The Voluntary Principles Initiative (VPI) is pleased to release its Activities Report covering notable accomplishments from May 1, 2023, to April 30, 2024. These efforts are well-aligned with the Initiative’s strategic objectives.
From Global Dialogue to Country-Level Implementation: Highlights of 2026 Annual Plenary
The Voluntary Principles Initiative (VPI) convened its 2026 Annual Plenary from March 24 to 26 in London, United Kingdom, bringing together around 140 participants for meetings, peer learning exchanges, country updates from VPI and Partner Working Groups, panel discussions, and networking.
Democratic Republic of the Congo Becomes a Full Member of the Voluntary Principles Initiative
The Voluntary Principles Initiative (VPI) is pleased to announce that the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has been accepted as a Full Member of the Initiative. The DRC is the second African country to become a Full Member of the VPI.
Voluntary Principles at 25: Advancing Security and Human Rights in a Changing World
December 20, 2025, marks twenty-five years since the creation of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VPSHR). This anniversary feature article reflects on the past quarter-century of the Voluntary Principles, and how they continue to remain relevant in today’s context.
Funding for Project in Peru on Private Security Training
The Voluntary Principles Association approved the disbursement of a grant to provide funding to the In-Country Implementation Working Group in the country.
Information about Requests for Proposal
View information about the new request for proposal to support the VPI to address gender inequality and for responding to the unique human rights risks faced by vulnerable groups, as well as previous published RFPs.
Read our latest news
Year in Review: VPI Activities Report 2023-2024
The Voluntary Principles Initiative (VPI) is pleased to release its Activities Report covering notable accomplishments from May 1, 2023, to April 30, 2024. These efforts are well-aligned with the Initiative’s strategic objectives.
From Global Dialogue to Country-Level Implementation: Highlights of 2026 Annual Plenary
The Voluntary Principles Initiative (VPI) convened its 2026 Annual Plenary from March 24 to 26 in London, United Kingdom, bringing together around 140 participants for meetings, peer learning exchanges, country updates from VPI and Partner Working Groups, panel discussions, and networking.
Democratic Republic of the Congo Becomes a Full Member of the Voluntary Principles Initiative
The Voluntary Principles Initiative (VPI) is pleased to announce that the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has been accepted as a Full Member of the Initiative. The DRC is the second African country to become a Full Member of the VPI.
Voluntary Principles at 25: Advancing Security and Human Rights in a Changing World
December 20, 2025, marks twenty-five years since the creation of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VPSHR). This anniversary feature article reflects on the past quarter-century of the Voluntary Principles, and how they continue to remain relevant in today’s context.
Funding for Project in Peru on Private Security Training
The Voluntary Principles Association approved the disbursement of a grant to provide funding to the In-Country Implementation Working Group in the country.
Information about Requests for Proposal
View information about the new request for proposal to support the VPI to address gender inequality and for responding to the unique human rights risks faced by vulnerable groups, as well as previous published RFPs.