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Diamonds.net - Global Witness Tells Consumers: Don't Let Mugabe be Your Valentine!
It is Valentine’s Day -- the day for lovers to exchange jewelry gifts -- and the day that Global Witness published a report showing how diamond purchases may ultimately be funding Zimbabwe’s military. The report, ’’Diamonds: A Good Deal for Zimbabwe?,’’ reveals names of high-level military...
Some Thoughts On Global Witness, The Kimberley Process And All That | Fair Jewellery Action
by Ian Smillie Early this week, Global Witness announced its withdrawal from the Kimberley Process, saying The Kimberley Process's refusal to evolve and
World Federation of Diamond Bourses President thanks NGOs for their contribution to KP
Avi Paz, president of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) expressed the WFDB's appreciation for the vital contribution civil society has made to the
Global Witness to Leave Kimberley Process - JCK
Global Witness has announced that it is leaving the Kimberley Process, because of issues with the certification scheme’s handling of the situations in Zimbabwe, Venezuela, and the Ivory Coast.
Diamonds.net - Competitive NGO’s
The recent withdrawal of Global Witness from the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) generated much press coverage and interest. The move was inevitable but timely. The group’s frustrations reached a tipping point in November when the KP approved exports from the [still]...
UK Jewellery Trade Organisations Advocate “Diligence” in Diamond Purchases | Fair Jewellery Action
For release 7th Dec 2011 With yesterdays announcement that Global Witness has removed itself form the Kimberley Process, UK jewellers are seeking answers
Diamonds.net - WFDB Recognizes Global Witness for Contributions to Kimberley Process
Press Release: Avi Paz, the president of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB), expressed the group’s appreciation for the vital contribution civil society has made to the Kimberley Process, and in particular singled out the NGO Global Witness for its efforts since the scheme’s...
Diamonds.net News - No Bribe was Ever Suggested Says Global Witness and PAC
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Global Witness Warns Zimbabwe Against Exporting Blood Diamonds
Exports from Marange were stopped last year, following reports of human rights abuses in the area.
Global Witness Backs Calls for Halt to Zimbabwe Diamond Trade
Global Witness, a NGO active on the conflict diamond issue, backed calls for the suspension of Zimbabwe from the Kimberley Process.
