Fact Sheet on Armed Conflict and Responsible Security Management for Companies

The Toolkit offers practical guidance for companies on how to develop responsible security practices in high-risk contexts that pose a range of security and human rights risks, from weak governance to armed conflict.

Upcoming Webinars on Business, Security and Human Rights in Conflict-Affected Areas

On 6 April, the DCAF-ICRC partnership will be presenting in two webinars on business, security, and human rights.

DRC Government Applies to Become an Engaged Government in the Voluntary Principles Initiative

The DRC government has submitted an application to become a member of the Voluntary Principles Initiative (VPI) on 31 March 2022.

Launch of the Regional VPs Working Group in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique

From 28 March-1 April 2022, DCAF supported national stakeholders in Mozambique to advance implementation of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VPs).

Voluntary Principles Implementation Meetings in Nigeria Engage Community Members, Government Ministries, and the Nigeria National Human Rights Commission

From 21-25 March 2022, DCAF travelled to Nigeria to support local civil society partners PRAWA and LITE-Africa to engage key stakeholders in VPs implementation.

High-level Nigerian Government Delegation meets with DCAF and the Swiss Government to Discuss Advancing Respect by Businesses for Security and Human Rights

On Friday 18 March, DCAF was most honoured to host the Nigerian delegation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Justice to discuss implementation of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VPs).