DCAF has officially joined the UN Global Compact Network Switzerland and Liechtenstein

Engaging with the UN Global Compact since 2012, DCAF is thrilled to be a member of the formal network that supports, promotes, and implements the Compact’s Ten Principles.

Advancing responsible mining: DCAF-ICRC recommendations incorporated in IGF’s Mining Policy Framework Update

Key recommendations submitted by the DCAF-ICRC Partnership in response to the open call from the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF) have made their way into the Mining Policy Framework (MPF) Update.

Corporate Human Rights Benchmark: Increased transparency on security and human rights thanks to DCAF-ICRC recommendations

The newly released 2023 Corporate Human Rights Benchmark (CHRB) ranks 110 of the world’s largest apparel and extractives companies on how they ensure respect for human rights in business operations and supply chains.

Identifying Security and Human Rights Challenges and Opportunities in Nestlé Operations

In the framework of their strategic partnership, DCAF-ICRC have initiated a project with Nestlé to develop an analysis of the company’s operations, policies, and efforts to support identifying security and human rights risks.

ICRC answers to consultation by UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights regarding investors, ESG and human rights

In September 2023, the Australian Red Cross, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and RMIT University made a submission in response to a call-for-input by the UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights to inform their report on investors

Armed conflict, international humanitarian law and responsible business conduct. A compendium of resources for businesses (Australian Red Cross and ICRC, 2023)

The guidelines, tools and training modules in this compendium support companies in their commitments to responsible business conduct, ensuring they do ‘no harm’ to local communities, while effectively navigating the intricate intersections of security, IH

New Tool for Companies: Compendium of Resources on Responsible Business Conduct in Armed Conflict

The Australian Red Cross and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have developed a new compendium of resources for businesses operating in armed conflict and complex environments.

Available Now! Portuguese Translation of the Toolkit

Now available in Portuguese, this Toolkit is a practical handbook of concrete tools and good practices that help companies address security and human rights risks in their operations.

DCAF-ICRC Partnership at the Swiss Forum on Business and Human Rights

As part of the 2023 Swiss Forum on Business and Human Rights, DCAF moderated a session on heightened human rights due diligence in conflict-affected and high-risk areas (CAHRAs), on behalf of the DCAF-ICRC Partnership.

UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights: ICRC answers consultation on investors, ESG and human rights

In September 2023, the Australian Red Cross, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and RMIT University made a submission in response to a call-for-input by the UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights.

Government oversight of mining: DCAF-ICRC Partnership contributes to the update of the Mining Policy Framework

In September 2023, DCAF and the ICRC submitted a contribution to the update of the Mining Policy Framework (MPF) undertaken by the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF).

Promoting responsible security management by Chinese companies: DCAF and ICRC participate in the 2023 International Forum on Sustainable Mineral Supply Chains

The DCAF-ICRC Partnership took part in the 2023 International Forum on Sustainable Mineral Supply Chains (SMISC Forum) organised by the China Chamber of Commerce of Metals, Minerals & Chemicals Importers & Exporters (CCCMC) in Chengdu, China.

New DCAF blog in Swissinfo calls for accountability of private military and security companies

A blog written by Jean-Michel Rousseau, interim head of DCAF’s Business and Security Division, describes an industry worth hundreds of billions of dollars that has grown for decades and continues to diversify.

Voluntary Principles featured at Ccolquemin 2023, the first Artisanal Mining Convention in the Peruvian Macro Sur region.

From 12 August to 13 August, DCAF’s civil society partner the Centro Guaman Poma de Ayala (Guaman Poma) contributed to the first artisanal mining convention of the Peruvian Macro Sur Region, a groundbreaking event for the district of Colquemarca.

Mozambique workshop on private security and human rights

On 27 July, DCAF supported the Center for Democracy and Human Rights (CDD) in organizing a technical workshop on private security and human rights, within the scope of promoting implementation of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VPs)