The work of human rights defenders is very dangerous. Attacks against defenders have escalated in recent years. At least 331 human rights defenders were murdered in 2020, two-thirds of those killed worked to protect land and the environment, and indigenous peoples' rights.

 

Human rights defenders face a range of attacks from State and non-State actors, including stigmatization, criminalization, physical attacks, arrest, torture, and murder. The protection that Peace Brigades International provides towards human rights defenders is more important now than ever!

 

Here's where you can make a difference. We need your help spreading awareness for PBI-USA's July Fundraising campaign and inviting your peers to help raise funds to support the long-term sustainability of PBI-USA and PBI's 40th year anniversary. We need $15,000 in the next two months to reach our goal. We know that with your help, we can do it.

 

Help us make a difference by supporting our July Fundraiser!

 

There are three things you can do right now to help:

  • Share our campaign on social media. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram - whatever you use to post, like, or comment, let your followers know about this campaign and why it matters for you. Share Now.
  • Create your own peer-to-peer fundraiser. To get started, simply follow the instructions below or click here.
  • Pledge your donation or donate now. All you need to do is reply to this email pledging your donation for our fundraising campaign and we will contact you in July, or you can also Donate Now. 

Want to join our global network of activists and become a fundraiser for PBI-USA's Peer-to-Peer Fundraiser? 

Starting a fundraiser is fun and easy. We'll even give you all the tools you'll need to make a difference. With your help we can ensure that social leaders, land and environmental defenders, and indigenous rights defenders have the resources and protection that they need to continue doing their valuable work.

You can start your own fundraiser via Facebook, or online using our giving platform. There is no fee for the transaction, all of the funds will be used for helping protect human rights defenders.

Start your Fundraiser

Feel free to contact us if you have any questions. Thank you for your support!

 

Sincerely,

The Peace Brigades International-USA team