PBI-Mexico documents abuses against Indigenous defenders opposed to Interoceanic Corridor of the Isthmus project
Today marks the 55th anniversary of the displacement of an Indigenous community for a military base in Guatemala
“This land is ours”
PBI-Kenya concerned by the burning of the Nyando Social Justice Centre in the western city of Kisumu
PBI-Mexico accompanied Indigenous Nahua water protector Alejandro Torres Chocolatl arbitrarily detained by state agents
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Joint Statement: Concern about the lack of protection for defenders of LGTBI+ rights in Honduras
In light of LGBTI+ Pride Month, international organizations Front Line Defenders and Peace Brigades International (PBI) express their concern as regards the risks faced by human rights defenders of the LGBTI+ community in Honduras. Both organizations have observed a tendency towards an increase in attacks at times of greater visibility for the LGBTI+ community, such as LGBTI+ Pride Day. Therefore, Front Line Defenders and PBI call for national and international solidarity and support for the protection of those who defend the rights of sexual diversity.
PBI-Colombia accompanied organizations comment on the riot police now being called the UNDMO
Photo: The ESMAD riot police.
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The government of President Gustavo Petro has changed the name of the controversial ESMAD police unit to UNDMO. The Mobile Anti-Riot Squadron (ESMAD) is now the Dialogue and Order Maintenance Unit (UNDMO).
PBI-Guatemala accompanies criminalized CCR water defenders as they receive a complete acquittal at court hearing
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The fight for LGBT rights in Honduras continues
On the May 17, 1990, homosexuality was declassified as a mental disorder by the World Health Organization, a day which has been established since 2004 as the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. 33 years later and the risks of identifying as a lesbian, gay, bisexual, lesbian, trans, intersex or queer person remain unaltered in many countries.