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Lessons in courage, care and collective action from the international accompaniment movement

On June 24, 2025, former PBI Colombia staffers Moira Birss and Zia Candler linked up to produce a very timely article on the power of international protective accompaniment.

Developed in Central America during the civil wars of the 1980s, accompaniment strategies show how movements can reduce authoritarian attacks and resist state repression.

In the article, 7 strategies are shared to confront state repression tactics. Click here to read the full article.

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Lessons in courage