Happy International Peace Day! Today we recognize and celebrate the courageous work of human rights defenders around the world. September is also a time in PBI when our country group boards and project committees spend time reflecting and planning for the coming year. For PBIUSA, September also marks the end of our fiscal year and our final opportunity to meet our fundraising goals. Each year, we transfer at least one quarter to over 50% of our budget overseas to directly support our international work.

Help PBI-USA raise $20,000 in JUST THREE DAYS to maintain support for threatened human rights defenders by joining our fundraising campaign or simply donating to the fundraising team member of your choice! Visit our fundraising page at Givebutter and click on a team member’s photo to learn what motivates them to raise funds for PBI! More info available at the link below.

“This land is ours”

Published by Brent Patterson on July 1, 2023

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.