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		<title>From South Kivu to Maniema Province: the project Ushimbaji kwa Kanuni, heshima na Haki continues its efforts towards inclusive mining</title>
		<link>https://www.itsci.org/2025/11/25/from-south-kivu-to-maniema-province-the-project-ushimbaji-kwa-kanuni-heshima-na-haki-continues-its-efforts-towards-inclusive-mining/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=from-south-kivu-to-maniema-province-the-project-ushimbaji-kwa-kanuni-heshima-na-haki-continues-its-efforts-towards-inclusive-mining</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Amina Sahbegovic]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:36:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The project Supporting Responsible and Inclusive Mining Governance in Maniema Province has already begun to make a tangible impact. In ITSCI-monitored mine sites Atondo and Salukwango, awareness sessions on human rights, gender equality, and the fight against gender-based violence have started to transform perceptions and practices.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.itsci.org/2025/11/25/from-south-kivu-to-maniema-province-the-project-ushimbaji-kwa-kanuni-heshima-na-haki-continues-its-efforts-towards-inclusive-mining/">From South Kivu to Maniema Province: the project Ushimbaji kwa Kanuni, heshima na Haki continues its efforts towards inclusive mining</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.itsci.org">ITSCI</a>.</p>
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		<title>Safeguarding Children in Mining Communities: Awareness-Raising of the DRC Mining Code in South Kivu Province</title>
		<link>https://www.itsci.org/2025/02/06/safeguarding-children-in-mining-communities-awareness-raising-of-the-drc-mining-code-in-south-kivu-province/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=safeguarding-children-in-mining-communities-awareness-raising-of-the-drc-mining-code-in-south-kivu-province</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Amina Sahbegovic]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 17:59:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>One of the most powerful outcomes of this project has been the increased awareness of mining communities in Nyabibwe and Numbi towns, South Kivu Province. Artisanal miners, having gained a deeper understanding of the legal frameworks protecting children and the inherent risks for children at mine sites, took steps to address the issue. </p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.itsci.org/2025/02/06/safeguarding-children-in-mining-communities-awareness-raising-of-the-drc-mining-code-in-south-kivu-province/">Safeguarding Children in Mining Communities: Awareness-Raising of the DRC Mining Code in South Kivu Province</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.itsci.org">ITSCI</a>.</p>
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		<title>Advancing Occupational Health and Safety Practices: The Success of our ‘Ushimbaji kwa Kanuni ,heshima na Haki’ Project in South Kivu Province, DRC</title>
		<link>https://www.itsci.org/2024/12/10/advancing-occupational-health-and-safety-practices-the-success-of-our-ushimbaji-kwa-kanuni-heshima-na-haki-project-in-south-kivu-province-drc/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=advancing-occupational-health-and-safety-practices-the-success-of-our-ushimbaji-kwa-kanuni-heshima-na-haki-project-in-south-kivu-province-drc</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Amina Sahbegovic]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2024 12:36:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.itsci.org/?p=10704</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>The post <a href="https://www.itsci.org/2024/12/10/advancing-occupational-health-and-safety-practices-the-success-of-our-ushimbaji-kwa-kanuni-heshima-na-haki-project-in-south-kivu-province-drc/">Advancing Occupational Health and Safety Practices: The Success of our ‘Ushimbaji kwa Kanuni ,heshima na Haki’ Project in South Kivu Province, DRC</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.itsci.org">ITSCI</a>.</p>
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		<title>ITSCI and TPV Technology announce new a collaboration to improve safety, security, and gender equity in the artisanal mining sector</title>
		<link>https://www.itsci.org/2024/01/15/itsci-and-tpv-technology-announce-new-a-collaboration-to-improve-safety-security-and-gender-equity-in-the-artisanal-mining-sector/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=itsci-and-tpv-technology-announce-new-a-collaboration-to-improve-safety-security-and-gender-equity-in-the-artisanal-mining-sector</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Marie Brooks]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2024 15:29:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The post <a href="https://www.itsci.org/2024/01/15/itsci-and-tpv-technology-announce-new-a-collaboration-to-improve-safety-security-and-gender-equity-in-the-artisanal-mining-sector/">ITSCI and TPV Technology announce new a collaboration to improve safety, security, and gender equity in the artisanal mining sector</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.itsci.org">ITSCI</a>.</p>
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