International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) urges the State of Guatemala to stop criminalization of social protest
Geneva, Switzerland November 17, 2015
Human Rights and Democracy Network (HRDN) Launch Stand 4 Human Rights Defenders Campaign
On November 12, 2015, the Human Rights and Democracy Network (HRDN) launched a year-long campaign: Stand 4 Human Rights Defenders. HRDN is an informal group of 48 NGOs, including Peace Brigades International, operating at the EU level in the areas of human rights, democracy and peace building.
The role of companies and States in violations against defenders of land rights, territory and the environment - Set of Organizations of Civil Society Report, October 2015
The President of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) has called democracies of the Americas "total disgrace" for failing to protect those who defend the rights to land, territory and environment, after hearing the testimonies of defenders / as representing a coalition of 39 organizations at a hearing in Washington.
New regional report highlights risks for land rights defenders working on business violations in Americas; Commission President calls situation ‘a total disgrace’
Peace Brigades International is a member of the coalition that contributed to the hearing and accompanying report.
Increase in Threats and Intimidations against the Peaceful Resistance of La Puya
We share an update about the increase in threats and intimidations against the Peaceful Resistance of La Puya, San José del Golfo and San Pedro Ayampuc, in the Department of Guatemala.
Date Set for Fall 2015 Volunteer Orientation
Call for Human Rights Field Volunteers
Urgent: Multiple Colombian Activists At Risk
Peace Brigades International is very concerned about recent security incidents affecting human rights defenders accompanied by PBI in Colombia. PBI is working closely with all four to monitor the situation, and provide a protective accompaniment presence, as well as advocacy and psychosocial supports to help mitigate the risks. Your support is needed to ensure their safety and well-being. See the Amnesty International Urgent Actions below for Berenice and Andrea for more ways to take action.
Interview with Alberto Xicotencatl from Saltillo Migrant House in northern Mexico
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Between May and December 2015, PBI Mexico will publish a series of interviews with Human Rights Defenders which we accompany or with whom we maintain a close relationship. This month we present an interview with Alberto Xicotencatl, director of Saltillo Migrant House. |
Colombian Human Rights Lawyer Jorge Molano wins Prestigious Award
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Jorge Molano, a Colombian Human Rights Lawyer, was awarded the Lawyers for Lawyers Award 2015. Peace Brigades International (PBI) has provided protective accompaniment in different stages of his life as a lawyer and human rights defender since August 2009. |