International Code of Conduct Association (ICoCA)

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✨ Warm wishes from all of us at ICoCA! As we reach the end of the year, we thank our Members, Affiliates & partners for their continued engagement and collaboration, essential to advancing responsible #privatesecurity worldwide. Here's to building on our work together in 2026!

Goal 3 of ICoCA’s 2024–2030 Strategic Plan focuses on responsible #privatesecurity for a Just Transition. 🌱 We support critical minerals & energy supply chains by developing guidance, sharing best practices & embedding standards into industry practices. bit.ly/4668gXL

Back from a productive week in Mozambique 🇲🇿, engaging a wide range of stakeholders, from PSCs & CSOs to government & unions. Our country-focused approach prioritises long-term, sustainable engagement with all key actors and collective action to raise #privatesecurity standards.

🇲🇿 In Maputo, ICoCA, @DCAF_Geneva & @CDD_Moz co-hosted a conference on a more accountable #privatesecurity sector. Gov, industry, clients & CSOs discussed standards & collaboration, supporting Mozambique’s National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights & ICoCA accession.

Running La Course de l’Escalade last Saturday🍲🇨🇭 reminded us that teamwork, perseverance and looking out for each other aren’t just for races – they’re everyday essentials for protecting human rights. ✊ This #HumanRightsDay, we celebrate them.

Last week’s 12th AGA united the ICoCA community to review achievements, discuss priorities and look ahead. We were proud to announce the winners of our first #ResponsibleSecurity Awards, recognising leadership in responsible practices. 📄 Annual Report: bit.ly/4pq8Bvz

🚢 Nearly 90% of global trade moves by sea, but seafarers face risks from piracy, trafficking & abuse. ICoCA’s new Maritime Security Working Group strengthens engagement in the sector. 👉 Read @JamieWilliamso6's article on #maritimesecurity challenges: bit.ly/49LwU1X

🇪🇬 ICoCA engaged with key stakeholders in Egypt to advance responsible #privatesecurity. From accreditation to Membership growth, momentum is building following the launch of the ICoCA Egypt Chapter. 🤝📈

📢🇲🇿 Mozambican CSOs: Apply now for a fully funded 3-day training by the Corporate Accountability Initiative on monitoring, documenting & reporting serious crimes by economic actors. Deadline 4 Jan 26. Send applications to candidaturas.treinamento@cddmoz.org @CDD_Moz @OearseRdc

Two weeks ago, Upline Centre for Development joined 9 other NGOs in Nigeria for a specialised training on documenting, monitoring & reporting corporate international crimes. Facilitated by AFRILAW, TRIAL International & ICoCA in Abuja. Proud to receive our certificates.

🇪🇬 ICoCA was honoured to join the official launch of the ICoCA Egypt Chapter last week, presenting at a roundtable hosted by the Canadian Embassy in Egypt. A key step in advancing responsible #privatesecurity, human rights and international standards across the region. ⚖️🤝

🇳🇬 Last week, ICoCA's visit to Nigeria was also an opportunity to engage PSCs, clients, regulators & civil society. Discussions focused on operational challenges, human rights, accountability, sector collaboration, working conditions & Nigeria’s potential participation in ICoCA.

🇳🇬 After a successful start in the DRC, the Corporate Accountability Initiative (CAI), with TRIAL & @AfriLaw and co-funded by the EU, held its 2nd training to empower Nigerian CSOs to monitor, document and report corporate crimes, including abuses linked to #privatesecurity.

🏃‍♀️ The ICoCA team is taking on Geneva’s legendary Escalade race on 6 Dec! 🍲🇨🇭 As we run through the old city, celebrating teamwork, perseverance and history, we're also raising awareness of #responsiblesecurity worldwide. 👉 Support our work & runners: icoca.ch/donate/

🇧🇷 ICoCA makes its first visit to Brazil, joining Ipieca’s Social Responsibility Group, #HumanRights Working Group, #ResponsibleSecurity Taskforce to share how ICoCA due diligence helps mitigate security risks for clients. Thanks Ipieca for the invitation & partnership! 🤝🌎

Staff safety is a top priority for businesses in wartime Ukraine 🇺🇦. We joined @ChamberUkraine and @ASIS_Intl to show how accountable #privatesecurity, global standards & strong risk management help companies protect people, operate safely and stay resilient in tough conditions.

How can responsible #security build trust and resilience for sustainable mining? 🌿⛏️ At @IGFMining AGM, ICoCA’s Chris Galvin stressed that when security is community-rooted, rights-respecting and transparent, it protects not just assets – but relationships, peace and prosperity.

🇩🇴 #Privatesecurity in Latin America faces ethical, technological and regulatory challenges. ICoCA joined leaders at the XVI International Security & Defense Summit to explore solutions for a more sustainable, professional and rights-respecting security sector.

🛡️ At this morning's #IGFAGM side session organized by @SwissMFA, experts discussed how multi-stakeholder initiatives and #Security & #HumanRights frameworks can foster resilient and inclusive #Mining, prevent conflict & strengthen community trust.