📍 KPCSC Annual General Meeting 2026 | Now Ongoing in Freetown The International Peace Information Service (IPIS), Network Movement for Justice and Development (NMJD), and the Kimberley Process Civil Society Coalition (KPCSC) are currently convening the KPCSC Annual General Meeting in Freetown, Sierra Leone 🇸🇱. 🗓️ 24 January – 01 February 2026 📍 Venue: Pastoral Centre, Marianella, Freetown The meeting brings together civil society actors to collectively develop and deliberate on the KPCSC Strategic Plan 2026–2030, Operational Plan and Communication & Advocacy Strategy for 2026, proposals for national, regional, and international actions, as well as the Coalition’s internal governance framework. Participants are also shaping KPCSC priorities for engagement with governments and industry within and beyond the Kimberley Process. Follow along as we shape the next phase of people-centered, accountable diamond governance. #KPCSC #KimberleyProcess #DiamondGovernance #CivilSociety #Freetown #AGM2026 @BotswanaWatch @ZELA_Infor @KPCivilSociety1 @nmjdsalone

The #KimberleyProcess meets in plenary next week in #Dubai when a new definition of a "conflict diamond" looks likely to be approved. The new definition will expand the existing definition which is limited to rough diamonds linked to rebel violence to include other diamonds, polished as well as rough, that are linked to human rights violations by other groups including government forces. However, they must first be sanctioned by the UN Security Council. This will mean that the industry and jewellers can continue to launder $billions of Israeli blood diamonds as the US will use its veto to block sanctions on Israel. If the new definition is approved the diamond industry will promote this as a major advancement that offers consumers increased assurance about the ethical provenance of diamonds at the consumer end of the supply chain. The Kimberley Process has a triparteid structure which includes member states with voting rights and industry representative and civil society groups with observer status. The KP Civil Society Coalition is supposed to represent communities impacted by the diamond industry. In 2024 the CSC belatedly made a glancing reference linking Israel's polished diamonds to funding human rights violations. Despite the on-going diamond-funded genocide in Palestine in 2025 the CSS has so far failed to mention diamonds from Israel funding human rights violations. This is strange considering how quick the CSC was to call for sanctions on Russian diamonds in the wake of the Russian invasion of Eastern Ukraine. In its latest promo video ahead of next weeks plenary meeting the CSC puts the spotlight firmly on f African countries where far less serious human rights violation can be linked to the diamond industry. The failure of the CSC to call out Israel's diamond-funded genocide highlight just how captured the organisation is. The slaughter of tens of thousands of besieged, defenceless, homeless and deliberately starved Palestinians in the Gaza concentration camp doesn't merit a mention as far as the KPCSC is concerned. Despite being the community most severly immpacted by the diamond industry not a single Palestinian voice is represented about the KP table. With no one to speak for them and raise their voice the diamond industry can continue to profit form the trade in Israeli diamonds while the #BDS movement focuses on fast food chains and soft drinks which of course should be boycotted but which,unlike the diamond industry, have very little impact on the Isrseli economy which is the primary source of funding for the genocidal fascist and apartheid Zionist project in Palestine. Witness the whitewash for yourself here: youtu.be/71M1mHL_PWA #BDS @BDSmovement @FranceskAlbs

The #KimberleyProcess meets in plenary next week in #Dubai when a new definition of a "conflict diamond" looks likely to be approved. The new definition will expand the existing definition which is limited to rough diamonds linked to rebel violence to include other diamonds, polished as well as rough, that are linked to human rights violations by other groups including government forces. However, they must first be sanctioned by the UN Security Council. This will mean that the industry and jewellers can continue to launder $billions of Israeli blood diamonds as the US will use its veto to block sanctions on Israel. If the new definition is approved the diamond industry will promote this as a major advancement that offers consumers increased assurance about the ethical provenance of diamonds at the consumer end of the supply chain. The Kimberley Process has a triparteid structure which includes member states with voting rights and industry representative and civil society groups with observer status. The KP Civil Society Coalition is supposed to represent communities impacted by the diamond industry. In 2024 the CSC belatedly made a glancing reference linking Israel's polished diamonds to funding human rights violations. Despite the on-going diamond-funded genocide in Palestine the CSS has so far failed to make any mention of diamonds from Israel funding human rights violations. This is strange vonsidering how quick the CSC were to calm for sanctio on Russian diamond in the wake of the Russian invasion of Eastern Ukraine. In its latest promo video ahead of next weeks plenary meeting the spotlight is firmly shone on a few African countries where far less serious human rights violation that can be linked to the diamond industry are occurring The failure of the CSC to call out Israel's diamond-funded genocide highlight just how captured the organisation is. The slaughter of tens of thousands of besieged, defenceless, homeless and deliberately starved Palestinians in the Gaza concentration camp doesn't merit a mention as far as the KPCSC is concerned. Despite bei g the community most severly immpacted by the diamond industry not a single Palestinian voice is represented about the KP table With no one to speak for the and raise their voice the diamond industry can vontinue to profit form the trade in Israeli diamond while the #BDS movement focuses on fast food chains and soft drinks which of course should be boycotted but which has very litte impact on the Isrseli economy which is the primary source of funding for the genocidal fascist and apartheid Zionist project in Palestine. Witness the whitewash for yourself here: youtu.be/71M1mHL_PWA #BDS @BDSmovement @FranceskAlbs

WITNESS THE WHITEWASH This is how to cover up a diamond-funded genocide. The KPCSC is a captured organisation and functions to keep attention focused on African countries while the far more lucrative end of the value chain evades regulation. #GazaGenocide #BDS #KimberleyProcess @BDSmovement

Le RELUFA à travers son programme des industries extractives ⛏️ 💎 a organisé un atelier de sensibilisation communautaire dans la localité de Bombé-Château dans l’arrondissement de Kentzou, département de la Kadey. L’objectif principal de cet atelier appuyé par @KPCivilSociety1 était de sensibiliser les artisans miniers sur la gouvernance minière 🔎 et de leur présenter les différents acteurs impliqués dans la gestion de ces ressources au Cameroun. Un accent particulier a été mis sur les engagements du Processus de Kimberley en matière de traçabilité du diamant, afin de renforcer la transparence dans la chaîne d'approvisionnement. À travers les présentations, les participants ont été informés de leurs droits et devoirs dans le cadre de l'extraction du diamant. Cet échange a également permis aux mineurs artisanaux d’exprimer les nombreux défis auxquels ils sont confrontés au quotidien dans l’exercice de leur activité notamment: 🔹 La complexité et les lenteurs dans l’obtention de la carte d’artisan minier ; La pénibilité du travail due à l’utilisation de techniques d’extraction manuelles ; 🔹 La gestion désorganisée des activités par des individus ou groupes d’artisans non structurés ; 🔹 L’expropriation de certains sites miniers par des entreprises étrangères, ce qui met en lumière l’importance de l’obtention d’une autorisation officielle d’exploitation artisanale délivrée par la mairie locale. Cet atelier a ainsi renforcé la compréhension des enjeux de la gouvernance minière et favorisé un dialogue entre les parties prenantes, dans le but de maximiser les retombées positives de l’exploitation du diamant au profit des communautés locales. #Diamant #Diamond #ResponsibleMining #ResponsibleSourcing #KPCSC #Governance

This week, @ZELA_Infor is part of a @KPCivilSociety1 Coalition’s Southern Africa meeting in Johannesburg, 🇿🇦to enhance diamond governance via traceability & transparency in #SADC. Key highlights: ✅Documentary screening ✅Expert panels ✅Supporting KPCSC Southern Africa Chapter’s strategic response to challenges faced by diamond-affected communities ✅Encouraging engagement between industry players and governments ✅Facilitating skills and information exchange among civil society and community groups ✅Developing an advocacy plan for the adoption and implementation of the Multi-Stakeholder Diamond Governance Framework (MDGF) by diamond mining companies and SADC producing countries We aim to empower communities & uphold international standards in responsible diamond mining and trade. Special thanks to @BotswanaWatch for organising this important meeting. @CNRG_ZIM @HakiRasilimali #DiamondGovernance

Natural resources should build peace - not fund conflict. In eastern #DRC, natural resources still fuel violence & smuggling. Without traceability & accountability, the cycle continues. We must track resources from mine to market. #KPCSC #ConflictMinerals #EthicalSourcing #DRC

💎🌍The Kimberley Process Civil Society Coalition (KPCSC) Southern Africa Chapter is taking action for responsible diamond governance! From 28–30 April 2025 we are in Johannesburg (and online!) for a groundbreaking regional meeting on diamond traceability and verification in the #SADC region. We’re bringing together civil society, governments, and industry to push for transparency ✨, accountability ✅, and ethical sourcing ⚖️! Highlights include: •Screening of “Diamonds – Beyond Shining Illusions” 🎥 •Expert presentations 🎤 •Stakeholder dialogue 🤝 •Launch of a regional advocacy plan 📝 Let’s ensure the wealth of Africa’s diamonds truly benefits its people! @ZELA_Infor @HakiRasilimali @BotswanaWatch @KPCivilSociety1 💎✊ #DiamondGovernance #KPCSC #SADC #ResponsibleSourcing #CommunityEmpowerment #Transparency

From 17th to 19th March 2025, @Abu_Brima represented the Kimberley Process Civil Society Coalition #KPCSC at the 5th Assembly of the African Organization of Public Accounts Committees #AFROPAC2025 in Kampala, Uganda. Bringing together representatives of 20 countries the meeting focussed on« Illicit financial flows and fostering public financial resilience ». The Coalition intended to raise the voices of communities who are paying a high price for illicit financial flows linked to minerals including diamonds. Abu Brima called on the authorities to fully include affected communities in discussions about mineral resources and their exploitation as they are the first victims of rights violations and corruption practices. #AFROPAC2025

RELUFA’s coordinator who also doubles as the KPCSC Coordinator delivers great statement at the Kinshasa Workshop.

Outgoing KPCSC Coordinator,Michel Yoboue exchanging on 💎 governance issues with the British High Commissioner,Mr Barry Lowen at the ongoing annual planning meeting .

Western axix Kimberley Process members push to ban Russian diamonds, but silent on Israeli diamonds. KPCSC evades mention of Israel's diamond-funded genocide, keeps focus on mining. No Palestinian voices. #BizHumanRights #CSR #GazaGenocide #GenocideGems kpcivilsociety.org/activity/…

Today at the opening session of @AltMiningInd, Esther Kandeh from @on_mining and the #KPCSC drew on the experiences of women in the mining sector in Sierra Leone to discuss the challenges and opportunities for women's and communities’ participation in the #EnergyTransition.

Hon Chidhakwa @chidakwa1 sharing pespective on community benefit sharing and transparency in the diamond sector at the KPCSC regional meeting on diamond revenue management and responsible sourcing @ShamisoMtisi @mukasiri

@nmutonhori moderating the session on KPCSC regional meeting at the alternative mining indaba in Capetown @ZELA_Infor @ShamisoMtisi @mukasiri

The KPCSC regional meeting on Diamond Revenue Management and Responsible Sourcing underway in Capetown @ZELA_Infor @KPCivilSociety1 @ShamisoMtisi @nmutonhori

In @Rapaport magazine, the #KPCSC presents concrete proposals to finally deal with this long-standing problem of #blooddiamonds, including reform of the #KimberleyProcess Certification Scheme and measures at country, industry and retail sector level diamonds.net/Magazine/Articl…

Over the years, the KPCSC was being coordinated by a Zimbabwean organisation - ZELA which is passing on the button to Dr Michel Yoboue, GRPIE Director from Cote dÍvoire.

The @KPCivilSociety1 is meeting in Abidjan for the Annual Planning meeting. The KPCSC is a grouping of African and one Belgian organisations representing the voices of the communities in the Kimberley Process.

KPCSC: Stop “Ongoing Flow of Conflict Diamonds” The Kimberley Process Civil Society lists four key actions || en.israelidiamond.co.il/news…