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Vancouver-based company apologizes to injured human rights defenders in Guatemala

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On April 27, 2013, private security forces employed by Tahoe Resources began shooting at land defenders opposed to the Escobal silver mine, located about...

Thunberg’s visit to Mexico could draw attention to the risks faced by human rights defenders

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Greta Thunberg’s upcoming visit to Mexico this fall could draw attention to the crucial role at-risk human rights defenders play in upholding our shared...

Is the role of an Embassy to be a corporate advocate or to uphold human rights?

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This coming November 27th will mark the 10th anniversary of the death of Mexican human rights defender Mariano Abarca Roblero. Abarca opposed Calgary-based Blackfire Exploration’s...

PBI-Colombia present at the “march for life and the defence of social leaders”

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On July 26, the Peace Brigades International-Colombia Project was present for the “march for life and the defence of social leaders” in Bogota, Barrancabermeja...

PBI-Mexico expresses concern about continued harassment of the Saltillo Migrant Shelter

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On July 25, the Peace Brigades International-Mexico Project posted (in Spanish) on Twitter, “We express our concern about the recent acts of harassment ...

PBI-Guatemala accompanies groups at release of MiningWatch Canada’s Extraction Casino report

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On July 23, the Peace Brigades International-Guatemala Project posted that it had accompanied the Peaceful Resistance of La Puya and the Human Rights Law...

PBI-Honduras accompanies ASODEBICOQ in its opposition to hydroelectric dams

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On July 24, the Peace Brigades International-Honduras Project posted, “Last month we went to El Cacao, where our accompanied organization ASODEBICOQ works in the...

PBI-Honduras seeks volunteers; apply by August 31!

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The Peace Brigades International-Honduras Project is seeking field volunteers. Key qualifications include a fluency in Spanish, a commitment to at least 12 months of field...

PBI-Guatemala accompanies the Indigenous Resistance to dams on the Cahabón River

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On July 24, the Peace Brigades International-Guatemala Project posted, “This week we accompanied the Peaceful Resistance of Cahabón, visiting the members of the communities...

PBI-Colombia accompanies meeting on displacement of Indigenous Wounaan community members

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On July 23, Contagio Radio reported (in Spanish), “50 days have elapsed since 417 people were displaced from the Pichimá Quebrada indigenous reserve...
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