New US Customs Withhold Release Order singles out DRC instead of requiring implementation of traceability and due diligence for all…
Category: Press Releases
Statement: IMPACT’s Office Closure Due to Ebola Outbreak in Mambasa Territory, Ituri Province
July 31, 2019—Ottawa, Canada IMPACT has been closely monitoring the evolving situation in Mambasa Territory since the first cases of…
Statement on IMPACT’s Response to Ebola Outbreak in Mambasa, Ituri Province
July 18, 2019—Ottawa, Canada IMPACT has been closely monitoring the evolving situation since the first cases of Ebola were declared…
New Project Kicks-Off to Support Women Peacebuilders in Congo’s Artisanal Mining Communities
The Women of Peace project launches ahead of International Women’s Day, providing women in Democratic Republic of Congo with support…
Diamond Industry Fails to Clean up its Act
November 12, 2018—London, Ottawa, Washington DC The diamond industry must deliver on its promise that consumers can trust the diamonds…
MEDIA ADVISORY: Women Artisanal Gold Miners from Democratic Republic of Congo in Ottawa for Gender Equality Week
Learn how women artisanal gold miners are changing the narrative on Congo and conflict minerals September 20, 2018—Ottawa, Canada Two…
Dell and IMPACT Announce Collaboration to Support Women’s Empowerment in Democratic Republic of Congo
As the Dell’s Women Entrepreneur Network (DWEN) meets in Toronto, the tech leader announces new funding for business education of…
New Partnership Merges Human Rights, Development, and Technology for Solution to Cut Links between Minerals and Conflict
New technology uniquely adapted to artisanal mining and complex environments, supports communities sharing traceability, due diligence, and impact information in…
“Consumers are Being Sold Something That’s Not Real”: Non-Profit Announces Departure from Conflict Diamonds Certification Scheme
Founding civil society member announces it is leaving Kimberley Process after reform year fails to produce any needed changes Brisbane,…
Workshop Highlights New Research on Women in Rwanda’s Artisanal Mining Sector
Policymakers from the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board, private sector, and civil society are meeting to address challenges and…
New Research on Congo’s Artisanal Mining Sector: Policies Need to Include Women
Policymakers from the Ministry of Mines, private sector, and civil society are meeting to address challenges and opportunities for women…
Women in Uganda’s Artisanal Mining Sector: Workshop Highlights New Research
Policymakers from the Ministry of Mines, private sector, and civil society are meeting to address challenges and opportunities for women…