We give a big welcome to the five women who have just joined PBI Colombia as field brigadistas. In the midst of the pandemic they have travelled from Italy, Germany, Spain, Norway and France join us in the Colombia project accompanying Colombian human rights defenders. Here they introduce themselves and talk about what has motivated them to work with PBI. Continue reading “To make hope bigger and fear smaller”
“The pandemic changed everything,” Berenice Celeita
With indignation, Berenice Celeita spoke about the poverty and violence that she sees every day. Continue reading “The pandemic changed everything,” Berenice Celeita
Lucy, a brave peasant woman
Even today, Lucy Martínez is surprised that she was given the opportunity to join the Association for Humanitarian Action to Promote Social Harmony and Peace in the Nordeste Antioqueño (Cahucopana). Continue reading Lucy, a brave peasant woman
“What we see is a permanent attack on the administration of justice,” Reynaldo Villalba
August 2020 brought a ruling without precedent; the Supreme Court of Justice ordered an arrest warrant against Álvaro Uribe Vélez for alleged procedural fraud and witness tampering. PBI spoke with Reynaldo Villalba of the José Alvear Restrepo Lawyers’ Collective about the background on this case, the pressure and threats against the Court, Uribism’s proposal to unify the courts in Colombia, and other open cases against ex-President Uribe. Continue reading “What we see is a permanent attack on the administration of justice,” Reynaldo Villalba
A born leader
The vastness of green and the majestic Putumayo River are the first things you notice when you leave Jani Silva’s farm. One breathes tranquillity and fresh air, hears the birds and sees the cows running in the fields of the Perla Amazónica Peasant Reserve Zone (ZRCPA). Continue reading A born leader