Kenyan Activists Bring the Fight to Coronavirus
Article by PBI-UK
Solidarity
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Dr. Agnès Callamard speaks to PBI UK
Article by PBI-UK
PBI-Canada to host virtual meetings with MPs, officials, allies and Colombian human rights defenders during pandemic
Article by PBI-Canada
Smallholders’ lands and harvests at risk due to COVID
Article by PBI-Honduras
The difficulties faced by rural communities prior to the COVID-19 health crisis were already alarming. However, with the arrival of this global pandemic, smallholder farmers have seen their problems multiply. Under a state of emergency, where basic rights like access to health and food are limited, the helplessness of many families is concerning. This comes in addition to the intensified militarization of the countryside under Decree PCM-052-2019, published in October 2019.
Pandemic delays ratification of Escazú Agreement protection for human rights defenders
Peace Brigades International has endorsed the Escazú Agreement. PBI-Mexico has also called on the European Union to encourage Mexican authorities to “Take all necessary steps to ratify the Escazú Agreement through the competent national bodies.”
PBI-Guatemala accompanies Indigenous territory defender Lesbia Artola now facing threats of criminalization
Article by PBI-Canada
Defending the Earth continues despite Coronavirus
On 22nd April this year, we will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and the theme is climate action. In order to celebrate this day, PBI draws attention to the plight of environmental defenders who put their lives at risk to protect their territories from economic projects that destroy ecosystems and instigate irreversible damage.
PBI-Guatemala provides vital contextual updates and telephone accompaniment during the COVID-19 pandemic
The Peace Brigades International-Guatemala Project has posted numerous articles on its Facebook page about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Guatemala.