Voluntary Principles for Security & Human Rights

Supporting companies to embed the Voluntary Principles through practical, business-aligned strategies, training and audits.

Operating in fragile or high-risk areas often means walking a tightrope between ensuring security and respecting human rights. Missteps can lead to reputational damage, regulatory scrutiny, or worse -harm to the very communities you aim to protect. That’s where the Voluntary Principles come in. But translating them into practice -especially across diverse sites and actors - is far from simple.

Through our VPSHR services, we work alongside your team to turn abstract commitments into tangible practice - helping you embed safeguards, improve resilience, and meet stakeholder expectations with confidence.

At Ithaca Impact, we don’t just interpret the Principles - we help you apply them with clarity, confidence and impact, wherever you operate.

Our VPSHR Services

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Implementation Coaching & Support

Practical, risk-informed guidance to build and roll out your VPSHR roadmap - aligned with your team, footprint, and business objectives

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Implementation Audits & Assessments

Independent audits and internal reviews using our proprietary VPSHR Audit Tool (VPAT©) to evaluate effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.

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Monitoring & Reporting


Real-time risk tracking, annual reporting support, and shared learning - all aligned with VPI’s Theory of Change and guidance.

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Training


Online and scenario-based live sessions for boards, security teams, and corporate functions - tailored to your context.

Why work with us?

We bring deep technical expertise, a strategic mindset, and practical delivery - especially in fragile and complex contexts where getting security and human rights right matters most.

Our dedicated VPSHR team combines decades of in-country experience across Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, Asia Pacific, and Europe. We’ve supported Engaged and Participant Members with everything from first-time implementation to advanced audits, and we understand what practical, business-aligned progress looks like on the ground.

  • Decades of field experience in conflict-affected regions

  • Bespoke VPSHR Audit Tool (VPAT©) for robust, risk-aligned assessments

  • Trusted by Engaged and Participant Member companies

  • Recognised for delivering phased, context-aware improvements that stick

Looking for tailored support on VPSHR implementation, audit, or training?
We’d love to discuss how we can help.