Stories from the Field

Empowering women in the Rwandan mining industry

Empowering women in the Rwandan mining industry

Many women are involved in the mining sector in Rwanda, and active in a historically male-dominated industry. The Rwandan government actively encourages women to study science and engineering and established regulatory and policy instruments to promote gender...

ITSCI launches electronic data collection in Burundi

ITSCI launches electronic data collection in Burundi

In late 2021, ITSCI rolled out electronic data collection as a new tool to further develop the Burundian government’s capacity in the 3T mining sector and greatly improve data accuracy, transmissivity speeds and reliability as well as work efficiency. After seven...

Traceability helps to promote community well-being

Traceability helps to promote community well-being

In June 2021, ITSCI field staff visited Kisende primary school in Kizigaziga village, in Maniema’s Pangi territory. The school has recently been renovated by Ngozi artisanal mining cooperative (COMINGOZI). The rehabilitation reinforces the cooperative’s pledge for...

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ITSCI reports that M23 have taken possession of an ITSCI office and other equipment and condemns all illegal actions by the non-state armed group

ITSCI reports that M23 have taken possession of an ITSCI office and other equipment and condemns all illegal actions by the non-state armed group

The situation in the DRC is a serious matter of concern. ITSCI continues to deeply regret the escalation of violence in areas of North and South Kivu, DRC, driven by the actions of M23 and associated groups. The offensive has created a critical humanitarian situation and has multiple other serious and negative impacts including the disruption of responsible sourcing activities and development benefiting local communities.
ITSCI strongly condemns all illegal actions by the M23 and human rights abuses by conflicting parties.

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ITSCI reports that M23 have taken possession of an ITSCI office and other equipment and condemns all illegal actions by the non-state armed group

ITSCI reports that M23 have taken possession of an ITSCI office and other equipment and condemns all illegal actions by the non-state armed group

The situation in the DRC is a serious matter of concern. ITSCI continues to deeply regret the escalation of violence in areas of North and South Kivu, DRC, driven by the actions of M23 and associated groups. The offensive has created a critical humanitarian situation and has multiple other serious and negative impacts including the disruption of responsible sourcing activities and development benefiting local communities.
ITSCI strongly condemns all illegal actions by the M23 and human rights abuses by conflicting parties.

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