Launch of Japanese version of DCAF-ICRC Toolkit

On Wednesday, 14 June 2023, DCAF-ICRC, with support from the Swiss embassy, launched the Japanese version of the "Addressing Security and Human Rights Challenges in Complex Environments" Toolkit.

Launch of Chinese version of the DCAF-ICRC Toolkit

On Tuesday, 13 June 2023, DCAF-ICRC launched the Chinese version of the Toolkit during a multi-stakeholder event held in Beijing.

A new commitment towards international norms in the Congolese extractive sector

The Voluntary Principles Initiative votes to accept the Democratic Republic of Congo as an Engaged Government Member.

Reflections from the 2023 Annual Plenary Meeting of the Voluntary Principle Initiative (VPI)

The DCAF-ICRC Partnership was active in London in May, promoting our project and Security and Human Rights Toolkit, and reconnecting with companies, governments and civil society organisations on implementation of the Voluntary Principle Initiative.

DCAF and ICRC participation in the 2023 Voluntary Principles Initiative (VPI) Annual Plenary Meeting

From 22-26 May, DCAF and ICRC will attend the VPI’s Annual Plenary meeting, the main decision-making body of the VPI, the multi-stakeholder initiative promoting the implementation of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights.

UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights: DCAF Submits Consultation on Extractives, Just Transition and Human Rights

DCAF Submission to UN WG Consultation on Extractives

DCAF-ICRC Partnership contributes to the Global Reporting Initiative’s public consultations

The DCAF-ICRC Partnership has submitted a response to the call for input on the draft Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Mining Standard.

Reflections from the 2023 OECD Responsible Minerals Forum

What do cobalt, lithium, nickel, and molybdenum have in common? As essential components of batteries and the green energy transition, these minerals were at the heart of this year’s OECD Responsible Minerals Forum.

New article in À propos magazine

DCAF has published an article in issue 180 of À propos, the KOFF Peacebuilding Magazine. The focus article explores how countries can overcome the natural resource curse.

DCAF Panel at OECD Forum on Responsible Mineral Supply Chains

Join DCAF’s expert partner session at the OECD Headquarters in Paris on 26 April from 8:30-10 am: “How Multistakeholder Engagement through the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights Contributes to Increasing Human Rights Due Diligence Requireme

Swissinfo highlights need for improved regulation of private security providers

An article in Swissinfo profiles the importance of regulating private military and security companies and the work of the International Code of Conduct Association.

The DCAF-ICRC Partnership contributes to Ipieca Week

How can oil and gas companies with operations in complex environments or conflict-affected regions tackle responsible security and human rights risk management, all while addressing the growing global demands of the energy transition?

Implementing responsible security management in complex environments: A discussion with UNGC member companies and expert practitioners

On 9 March, the DCAF-ICRC Partnership co-hosted a webinar with UN Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein to explore how companies can manage the security and human rights impacts of their operations or supply chains.

Strengthening conflict-sensitivity and responsible security management in standards on business and human rights: DCAF-ICRC Partnership contributes to the Global Reporting Initiative’s public consultation

In February 2023, DCAF and ICRC respectively submitted two contributions to the Global Reporting Initiative’s (GRI) public consultation on its Global Sustainability Standards Board (GSSB) Workplan 2023-2025.