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Recording – New Tools for Heightened Due Diligence in Conflict Zones
View the recording of this public webinar on the new tools that can help companies and other stakeholders perform conflict analysis and heightened due diligence in conflict-affected areas.
Voluntary Principles Initiative Welcomes New Members
The Voluntary Principles Initiative (VPI) is pleased to announce the following votes on two new membership applications. Global energy company Eni has been admitted as a Full Corporate Member of the VPI. Additionally, the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been provisionally voted as an Engaged Member.
Seminario web — Introducción a los PVSDH: Abordando los Riesgos de Seguridad y Derechos Humanos en América Latina
This introductory session in Spanish will provide an overview on the VPSHR and the VPI from the perspective of stakeholders in Latin America and address the common challenges faced by those operating in the region.
Request for Proposals – Stakeholder Mapping in Chile
The VPI issued a Request for Proposals to develop a stakeholder mapping in Chile. Applicants need to be a resident of Chile and have a high degree of proficiency in Spanish and English. The deadline for submission of proposals is December 9, 2022.
Webinar – New Tools for Heightened Due Diligence in Conflict Zones
Register for this session on November 22. The panelists will employ scenarios of conflict-affected operational contexts to help the audience understand how the new tools can help companies and other stakeholders perform conflict analysis and heightened due diligence in conflict-affected areas.
Application window to apply for VPI Membership is open until September 15
To be considered for VPI membership, an applicant must demonstrate that it meets the entry criteria for the category it is applying to — Corporate, Government, NGO, or Observer.
Position Available: Senior Communications Officer
We are looking for a creative and self-starting Senior Communications Officer to join a small, dynamic team growing and strengthening our initiative. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Due date to submit applications is July 14, 2022.
Voluntary Principles Initiative Welcomes New Members
New Members were approved during the 2022 Annual Plenary Meeting of the VPI, which took place in Toronto on May 17-20.
VPI Launches Conflict Analysis Tool for Companies
New tool, developed by a Working Group comprised of VPI Members and Observers, is available to support practitioners working in fragile and conflict-affected contexts.