PBI-Canada to host virtual meetings with MPs, officials, allies and Colombian human rights defenders during pandemic
Article by PBI-Canada
PBI-Guatemala notes Solway mine continues to operate despite COVID-19 and court ruling
Article by PBI-Canada
On April 18, the Peace Brigades International-Guatemala Project shared an article on its Facebook page about the refusal of the Russian-Swiss company Solway to suspend operations at its nickel mine in El Estor during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Smallholders’ lands and harvests at risk due to COVID
Article by PBI-Honduras
The difficulties faced by rural communities prior to the COVID-19 health crisis were already alarming. However, with the arrival of this global pandemic, smallholder farmers have seen their problems multiply. Under a state of emergency, where basic rights like access to health and food are limited, the helplessness of many families is concerning. This comes in addition to the intensified militarization of the countryside under Decree PCM-052-2019, published in October 2019.
Pandemic delays ratification of Escazú Agreement protection for human rights defenders
Peace Brigades International has endorsed the Escazú Agreement. PBI-Mexico has also called on the European Union to encourage Mexican authorities to “Take all necessary steps to ratify the Escazú Agreement through the competent national bodies.”
Armed group in Guerrero threatens Mexican journalist Ezequiel Flores and human rights defender Manuel Olivares
Article by PBI-Canada
On April 13, the United Front of Community Police of Guerrero State threatened human rights activist Manuel Olivares Hernández and journalist Ezequiel Flores Contreras via a media release the armed group posted on Facebook.
PBI-Guatemala accompanies Indigenous territory defender Lesbia Artola now facing threats of criminalization
Article by PBI-Canada
Defending the Earth continues despite Coronavirus
On 22nd April this year, we will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and the theme is climate action. In order to celebrate this day, PBI draws attention to the plight of environmental defenders who put their lives at risk to protect their territories from economic projects that destroy ecosystems and instigate irreversible damage.
PBI-Guatemala provides vital contextual updates and telephone accompaniment during the COVID-19 pandemic
The Peace Brigades International-Guatemala Project has posted numerous articles on its Facebook page about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Guatemala.
PBI supports environmental defenders and commemorates Earth Day
Today, 22nd April 2020 marks the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day.