Yearly Archives: 2020

Peace Brigades International speaks at the United Nations on human rights in Colombia, Guatemala and Honduras

On February 28, Peace Brigades International-Switzerland Advocacy Coordinator Kim-Mai Vu presented to the 43rd Regular Session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva. The video...

PBI-Canada seeks to keep you up to date on PBI accompaniment, activities and advocacy

Peace Brigades International-Canada has prioritized bringing news about the work of Peace Brigades International around the world to you – on a daily basis. We...

Human rights concerns mount as Gitxsan hereditary chiefs and Mohawk land defenders arrested by Canadian police

Concerns about Indigenous sovereignty, the rule of law, police violence and the United Nations recognized right to free, prior and informed consent are mounting...

Is Coastal GasLink compliant with the UN’s Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights?

The United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) outlines a State’s duty to protect human rights, but also notably (on pages...

5 things to know about human rights and climate change

1- Climate change has massive human rights implications United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet has commented, “We call on leaders and governments...

PBI-Guatemala accompanies Nuevo Dia at celebration of 1st anniversary of opposition to the Cantera Los Manantiales mine

On February 27, the Peace Brigades International-Guatemala Project posted on its Facebook page, “Yesterday we accompanied Nuevo Dia in the celebration of its first...

PBI-Guatemala accompanies UVOC at court hearing for La Primavera community defender

On February 27, the Peace Brigades International-Guatemala Project posted, “Yesterday we accompanied members of the UVOC to the intermediate stage hearing for an...

PBI-Guatemala hosts film screening and public forum on the climate crisis and water shortages

On February 26, the Peace Brigades International-Guatemala Project hosted a film screening and discussion on the climate crisis and water shortages. As noted on this...

PBI-Mexico accompanies ProDESC at press conference on Gunaa Sicarú wind power megaproject

On February 26, the Peace Brigades International-Mexico Project posted, “PBI accompanies ProDESC AC in the Zapoteca community of Unión Hidalgo to observe the third...

PBI-Colombia accompanies Verification Mission to assess and report on the humanitarian crisis in Catatumbo

On February 26, the Peace Brigade International-Colombia Project posted, “Last week PBI accompanied a Verification Mission to the Catatumbo region organised by the Programme...
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