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PBIUSA National Gathering

A time for the PBI network in the U.S. to reconnect. reimagine. and recommit.

Peace Brigades International (PBI) is an international human rights organization that provides protection, support, and recognition to human rights defenders who work in areas of repression and conflict and have requested our support. Our work is based on the principles of non-partisanship and non-interference in the internal affairs of the organizations we accompany. PBI makes decisions by consensus and we currently have 8 field projects, over a dozen Country Groups including PBI-USA, and an International Office, all delegated by the General Assembly to work together to protect and support human rights defenders.

PBI-USA INVITES YOU TO OUR 2025 NATIONAL GATHERING


May 23 - 25, 2025 (Memorial Day Weekend) 
in Washington, D.C. 
(with opportunities to join via Zoom)

Join us for a time to reconnect, reimagine, and recommit to the work ahead. We look forward to seeing everyone soon!


National Gatherings are convened as needed by PBI-USA’s board of directors (NCC) in order to make structural and organizational changes within PBI-USA, including amending the by-laws. National Gatherings are open to the public, but only National Assembly members can block consensus. The National Assembly consists of anyone residing in the U.S. who is: an NCC member, a member of any PBI working committee, current and former PBI staff, interns, volunteers, current and former field volunteers, and all donors and newsletter subscribers.

Register Today!


For those who arrive on Friday, we will begin the weekend with an optional informal gathering at a DC restaurant or the home of a member of PBI-USA’s National Coordinating Committee (NCC). On Saturday, we will engage in a review of exciting changes happening in PBI at the international level, the possibilities those changes provide to country groups like PBI-USA, and take a vote to amend the by-laws. On Sunday, we will conduct the monthly business of the country group and share a fiscal yearend financial report. We will conclude with brunch on Sunday.
 

See you in D.C. Memorial Day Weekend 2025!


If you have lodging needs or dietary restrictions, please let us know by indicating which night(s) on the registration form or by emailing info@pbiusa.org. Limited lodging may be available on a first come, first serve basis.

 

PLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING THE GATHERING!