Artisanal mining is an important source of income and employment, particularly for poor, rural populations. According to the World Bank,…
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The LME Responsible Sourcing Position Paper: A Joint NGO Statement
A group of 14 NGO’s have written an open letter to the Chief Executive of the London Metal Exchange about…
Ottawa Conference Highlights how Natural Resources can Support Peace and Development
In September, IMPACT brought together over 100 stakeholders for a one-day conference to discuss natural resources in areas where security…
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…
Join us in Montreal - A Conversation with Women Artisanal Gold Miners from Congo
Meet two women artisanal gold miners who will share their experience and how they are changing the narrative on Congo…
Highlights from 2017 in our New Annual Report!
IMPACT is pleased to present our newly released 2017 Annual Report, Pushing Boundaries! In 2017, we challenged ourselves and others…
Join us in Ottawa - Inside Congo’s Gold Mines: Women Shifting the Narrative Towards Peace and Empowerment
Join us during Gender Equality Week for this unique opportunity to experience the reality at an artisanal mine in eastern…
Women Begin Working in Rwanda’s Semi-Industrial Mine Site
Women at an artisanal mine site in Rwanda are being welcomed to work in its semi-industrial area, as the mine’s…
IMPACT Celebrates the Life of Kate McInturff
It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to our close friend and fellow Board Member, Kate McInturff.…
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…
Civil Society Call to Tackle Abuses, Conflict, and Lack of Transparency in Diamond Supply Chain
The diamond industry continues to be tainted by links between diamonds and human rights abuses, conflict finance, and corruption. Although…