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PBI-Guatemala expresses concern for the security situation of Hermelindo, Jesus and Elias Caal

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On June 13, the Peace Brigades International-Guatemala Project posted on its Facebook page: “We sympathize with the Caal family. We express our concern for...

RCMP to respond soon to Commission report on police actions against Miꞌkmaq land defenders opposed to fracking

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Amanda Polchies of the Elsipogtog Nation holds a feather in a powerful gesture of resistance to advancing RCMP officers, October 17, 2003. Photo by...

Entretien avec la nouvelle Rapporteure spéciale des Nations Unies sur les défenseurs des droits de l’homme, Mary Lawlor

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Article de Brigades internationales de la paix-Suisse. En mai 2020, l'Irlandaise Mary Lawlor a débuté son mandat de Rapporteure spéciale des Nations Unies sur la...

Defence Department deputy minister says no indication the government will cut planned military spending despite record deficit

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On June 11, the Canadian Press reported that Defence Department deputy minister Jody Thomas says she has received no indication from the federal government...

Save the date! PBI-Canada co-organizing webinar on June 29 at 3 pm EDT with Colombian human rights defenders

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Further details will be confirmed soon, but please plan to join us on Monday June 29 at 3 pm EDT for an hour-long webinar...

Canada exported more than $3.757 billion in “military goods” in 2019, and more than $8.25 billion over the past 5 years

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On May 27, the Global Affairs Canada 2019 Exports of Military Goods report that was tabled in the House of Commons. It stated: “For the...

PBI-Guatemala denounces the murder of Q’eqchi’ spiritual guide Domingo Choc

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The image says: We demand justice. Domingo Choc: wise, teacher and guide, source of knowledge and wisdom. On June 8, the Peace Brigades International-Guatemala Project...

Concerns raised that Alberta’s Critical Infrastructure Defence Act would criminalize protest and violate Charter rights

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On May 28, Bill 1, the Critical Infrastructure Defence Act, was passed by the United Conservative Party (UCP) majority government of Premier Jason Kenney...

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights says structural racism and police violence must be addressed around the world

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A Black Lives Matter protest in Edmonton, Alberta (Treaty 6 territory) on June 5, 2020. Photo by Jacqueline Biollo. On June 3, UN High Commissioner...

PBI-USA issues statement in solidarity with Black Lives Matter

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On June 5, Peace Brigades International-USA issued this statement: “PBI-USA is committed to the protection of human rights defenders and communities whose lives and work...
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