Human rights violations and environmental degradation are particularly pervasive in the context of large-scale extractive and infrastructure projects. Despite the existence of international standards and legislative codes meant to protect threatened individuals and communities, these rights are often the focus of conflict as powerful interests wish to exploit the natural resources found within and beneath traditional territories.
Chihuahua, Chih., 15 August 2016.– NGOs from Chihuahua convened a press conference to celebrate the adoption of a Preventative Alert for Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) and demand Civil Society to be consulted regarding its implementation.
PBI marked its presence during the conference and will be monitoring the implementation of the Preventative Alert.
A powerful message against violence was sent out through art by PBI partner Mathare Social Justice Centre (MSJC) in conjunction with PAWA254. Graffiti artist Smokey conducted a workshop at MSJC’s office to send a potent signal to the community that violence can be peacefully resisted.
Mexico City, 26 May 2016.– PBI Mexico and WOLA published today the report "Mexico’s Mechanism to Protect Human Rights Defenders and Journalists: Progress and continued challenges.”
You may download the report at this link.
In April 2016, lawyers from CEHPRODEC traveled to Washington, DC to bring attention to the situation they face in Honduras. During their visit, PBI-USA was able to interview attorney Donald Hernandez (pictured) about the situation in Honduras. The following are his reflections.
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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. |
Article by PBI-International
Only those who are healthy can work with all their strength for human rights. If political and social violence is part of everyday life, the commitment to peace is risky and emotionally stressful. Women also often have to fight against traditional role models. Learn in an interview with Tanja Vultier why psychosocial and gender-sensitive support is so important for human rights defenders.
Article by PBI-Canada
On April 22, the Peace Brigades International-Mexico Project posted on its Facebook page, “In these days of uncertainty over COVID-19, let us share with you this excellent article on the situation of human rights defenders in Mexico.”