Monthly Archives: October, 2019

PBI-Guatemala accompanies CCDA Verapaz land and territory defenders at their sentencing

On October 30, the Peace Brigades International-Guatemala Project posted on Facebook that it had accompanied CCDA Verapaz land and territory defenders Marcelino Xol and...

PBI-Honduras accompanies CEHPRODEC at forum on the impact of mining in Yoro

On October 29, the Peace Brigades International-Honduras Project posted on its Facebook page that, “Last week, PBI-Honduras attended the ‘Local Forum on the Situation...

PBI-Guatemala observes first declaration court hearing on genocide against the Maya Ixil

On October 29, the Peace Brigades International-Guatemala Project posted, “On Monday we observed the hearing of the first statement of the Genocide Ixil case.” PBI-Guatemala...

Human rights speaking tour in Canada follows local and regional elections in Colombia

Bucaramanga, Colombia Three Colombian human rights defenders – Ivan Madero, Julia Figueroa and Andrea Nocove - will be visiting Canada just days after regional and...

PBI-Guatemala accompanies Chinautla right to water group at Poqoman festival

On October 28, the Peace Brigades International-Guatemala Project posted, “Yesterday we accompanied the Chinautla Multisector Urban Platform in the celebration of the 2nd Festival...

United Nations report highlights risks faced by those protecting the right to water

On October 18, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation, Léo Heller, presented to the UN...

PBI-Guatemala accompanies Cunén community struggle against mega-projects on their territory

On October 27, the Peace Brigades International-Guatemala Project posted, “Today 10 years ago, the municipality of Cunén held its community consultation.” PBI-Guatemala adds, “Almost 60%...

Colombian licensing authority to decide on Soto Norte mine by Santurban páramo in April 2020

Julia Figueroa and Andrea Nocove (seated on the left in the photo) from the CCALCP legal collective will be visiting Canada from November 2-10. The...

What Canadian companies might be involved in fracking in Colombia?

What can we glean from mainstream media reports about Canadian corporations involved in the oil and gas sector in Colombia? What can we further discern...

PBI-Mexico concerned by the disappearance of social activist Arnulfo Cerón Soriano

Mexican human rights lawyer and social activist Arnulfo Ceron Soriano went missing on October 11 in the city of Tlapa de Comonfort in the...
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