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Year in Review: VPI Activities Report 2025-2026
The VPI is pleased to release the Activities Report, offering a look back at some of the Initiative’s key achievements from April 2025 to March 2026.
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.
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.
VPI Participates in Multistakeholder Mission to Mozambique
The VPI Secretariat just returned from a mission to Mozambique aimed at strengthening engagements with local stakeholders and the Government of Mozambique, an Engaged Member of the VPI since May 2024. As part of the mission, the VPI participated in a series of events and meetings held in the capital Maputo and in Pemba, Cabo Delgado.
VPSHR in Practice – Highlights from VPI Members
Compiled from 36 annual report submissions from 26 companies, seven NGOs, and three governments, the 2024 Annual Reports Highlights captured how VPI Members are implementing and promoting the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VPSHR) at the local, regional, and international levels.
Job Opening: Executive Director
The VPI is seeking a visionary Executive Director to guide the Initiative into its next phase of growth, collaboration, and impact. This role is open to applicants in all regions, and is a remote role, with 25-35% travel expected.
VPI Blog: Galamsey and the Blue Water Guards – Addressing Risks of Illegal Mining in Ghana
In this piece developed by the Fund for Peace, discover how the Ghana In-Country Working Group is helping the country address risks associated with illegal mining through training of water wardens under the national Blue Water River Guard program.
New Submission Date – Request for Proposals for Secretariat Services for the Brazil In-Country Working Group
The VPI is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for an organization to provide secretariat services to the Brazil In-Country Working Group. The deadline to submit proposals is now September 15, 2025, 5:00pm (Eastern Daylight Time).