Pilot Trainings Address the Role of Police in Preventing the Worst Forms of Child Labour

From 18 to 30 October 2021, DCAF held a first pilot police training-of-trainers focusing on the role of two Congolese police units in protecting children from the worst forms of child labour on mining sites.

Event report – Complex Security Environment: How can businesses operate responsibly?

On 23rd November, at EXPO 2020 Dubai, the ICRC organised a panel discussion to address challenges that companies face when they operate in fragile contexts.

The Voluntary Principles and OECD Due Diligence Guidance: Security and Human Rights as the Foundation for Responsible Supply Chains

A joined-up approach to security and human rights in the extractives sector

Virtual event: Engagement with Japanese stakeholders on responsible business conduct in challenging environments

On 21 October, the ICRC hosted a webinar to discuss how companies can respect human rights of stakeholders and create positive impact on society whilst ensuring their own security in unstable environments.

Upcoming Webinar: Mining and Climate Change: Preventing Socio-economic Impacts in a Fast-changing World

While mineral resources remain necessary to support economic development and achieve the SDGs, we need to acknowledge how climate change exacerbates the existing mining-related risks and impacts on peoples and the environment.

News from DCAF’s SHRIM: DRC government reaffirms engagement to join the Voluntary Principles Initiative

In September 2021, DCAF supported in gathering national and provincial stakeholders in Kinshasa at a workshop championed by the Congolese Ministry of Human Rights to discuss the impact achieved by Voluntary Principles Working Groups in the DRC to-date.

Discover DCAF’s Security and Human Rights Implementation Mechanism (SHRIM)

DCAF is pleased to share the 2020 Annual Report of its Security and Human Rights Implementation Mechanism (SHRIM).

Workshop - Doing Business in Fragile Contexts: DOs and DON’Ts

On 14th September 2021, the 1st Swiss Forum on Business and Human Rights was held by the Swiss Government (the Secretariat for Economic Affairs and the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs).

Promoting Responsible Business Conduct with Chinese Companies Operating in Complex Environments

Supporting Chinese companies in responsible business conduct, managing security risks and ensuring a social license to operate.

Responsible Corporate Security Practices: A Discussion with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development

On 6 May 2021, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) hosted and animated a webinar “Responsible Corporate Security Practices: A Must in High-Risk Environments”.

First-ever outreach event for Chinese companies on the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VPs)

On 22 April 2021, DCAF and ICRC organized an outreach event to raise awareness of the VPs among Chinese companies.

Register for the webinar - Beyond the perimeter: situating and responding to security contracting risks in and around mine sites

The webinar is being co-organised with the Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance (DCAF) to highlight key findings of the joint OECD, DCAF, and ICRC recent study on this topic.

Webinar to Address Colombia’s Achievements and Challenges on Business, Security, and Human Rights

On 24 March 2021, international and Colombian experts will contribute to a webinar exploring the evolution of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VPs) and lessons learned from their application in Colombia to date.

New Guidance for businesses to effectively integrate International Humanitarian Law into their existing internal policies and frameworks.

Companies working in complex environments face challenges in identifying and mitigating risks associated with international humanitarian law (IHL) and armed conflict.