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      Category: Press Releases

      New Project Kicks-Off to Support Women Peacebuilders in Congo’s Artisanal Mining Communities
      New Project Kicks-Off to Support Women Peacebuilders in Congo’s Artisanal Mining Communities
      March 8, 2019

      The Women of Peace project launches ahead of International Women’s Day, providing women in Democratic Republic of Congo with support…

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      Diamond Industry Fails to Clean up its Act
      Diamond Industry Fails to Clean up its Act
      November 12, 2018

      November 12, 2018—London, Ottawa, Washington DC The diamond industry must deliver on its promise that consumers can trust the diamonds…

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      MEDIA ADVISORY: Women Artisanal Gold Miners from Democratic Republic of Congo in Ottawa for Gender Equality Week
      MEDIA ADVISORY: Women Artisanal Gold Miners from Democratic Republic of Congo in Ottawa for Gender Equality Week
      September 20, 2018

      Learn how women artisanal gold miners are changing the narrative on Congo and conflict minerals September 20, 2018—Ottawa, Canada Two…

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      Dell and IMPACT Announce Collaboration to Support Women’s Empowerment in Democratic Republic of Congo
      Dell and IMPACT Announce Collaboration to Support Women’s Empowerment in Democratic Republic of Congo
      July 16, 2018

      As the Dell’s Women Entrepreneur Network (DWEN) meets in Toronto, the tech leader announces new funding for business education of…

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      New Partnership Merges Human Rights, Development, and Technology for Solution to Cut Links between Minerals and Conflict
      New Partnership Merges Human Rights, Development, and Technology for Solution to Cut Links between Minerals and Conflict
      April 12, 2018

      New technology uniquely adapted to artisanal mining and complex environments, supports communities sharing traceability, due diligence, and impact information in…

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      “Consumers are Being Sold Something That’s Not Real”: Non-Profit Announces Departure from Conflict Diamonds Certification Scheme
      “Consumers are Being Sold Something That’s Not Real”: Non-Profit Announces Departure from Conflict Diamonds Certification Scheme
      December 14, 2017

      Founding civil society member announces it is leaving Kimberley Process after reform year fails to produce any needed changes Brisbane,…

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      Workshop Highlights New Research on Women in Rwanda’s Artisanal Mining Sector
      Workshop Highlights New Research on Women in Rwanda’s Artisanal Mining Sector
      December 6, 2017

      Policymakers from the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board, private sector, and civil society are meeting to address challenges and…

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      New Research on Congo’s Artisanal Mining Sector: Policies Need to Include Women
      New Research on Congo’s Artisanal Mining Sector: Policies Need to Include Women
      November 29, 2017

      Policymakers from the Ministry of Mines, private sector, and civil society are meeting to address challenges and opportunities for women…

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      Women in Uganda’s Artisanal Mining Sector: Workshop Highlights New Research
      Women in Uganda’s Artisanal Mining Sector: Workshop Highlights New Research
      November 22, 2017

      Policymakers from the Ministry of Mines, private sector, and civil society are meeting to address challenges and opportunities for women…

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      Partnership Africa Canada (PAC) is now IMPACT: Organization with Offices in Uganda and Democratic Republic of Congo Takes On New Name
      Partnership Africa Canada (PAC) is now IMPACT: Organization with Offices in Uganda and Democratic Republic of Congo Takes On New Name
      November 22, 2017

        Kampala, Uganda / Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo—November 22, 2017 After 30 years, Partnership Africa Canada (PAC) has changed…

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      Partnership Africa Canada (PAC) is now IMPACT
      Partnership Africa Canada (PAC) is now IMPACT
      October 5, 2017

      Ottawa, Canada—October 5, 2017 After 30 years, Partnership Africa Canada (PAC) has changed its name to IMPACT to more accurately…

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      Jeweller Completes First Export of Responsible & Conflict-Free Artisanal Gold from Eastern Congo to Canada
      Jeweller Completes First Export of Responsible & Conflict-Free Artisanal Gold from Eastern Congo to Canada
      June 26, 2017

      First time any consumer good will be made out of conflict-free artisanal gold from Congo that is fully traced from…

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