Yearly Archives: 2019

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...

Friends and family of Murray Thomson gather to remember and celebrate his life

A celebration of the life of Murray Thomson was held at the First Unitarian Church in Ottawa on the afternoon of Wednesday October 23. Murray,...

How might a minority Parliament in Canada address human rights globally?

The federal election in Canada on October 21 resulted in a minority government. That is to say, no political party secured a majority of...

PBI-Mexico accompanies Consorcio Oaxaca on tour of impacts of wind farms on Union Hidalgo

On October 18, the Peace Brigades International-Mexico Project posted, “Today we are accompanying a tour of the Isthmus with defenders of the land and...

PBI-Guatemala accompanies La Puya resistance opposed to a mine once owned by a Vancouver-based company

On October 17, the Peace Brigades International-Guatemala Project posted, “Today we accompanied the Peaceful Resistance of La Puya." PBI-Guatemala adds, "The struggle and the work...
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