“After hearing your testimonies, it is really clear to me that the biggest problem you face is related to land and security”. These were the words of the Ambassador of Denmark, Continue reading The international community visits the Bajo Atrato region
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Leaders from the Bajo Atrato express their concerns to the international community
“Our lives are confined, we cannot leave, the illegal armed actors are disputing our lands, and those who speak out or try to speak out become military objectives.” These are the words of a leader from the Curbaradó river basin during a meeting held on Friday 29 March Continue reading Leaders from the Bajo Atrato express their concerns to the international community
PBI meets with representatives of the Diplomatic Corps and land rights leaders
PBI´s work includes shedding light on the processes that we accompany, their struggles and challenges and to convene spaces in which the reality in the territories can be known. Continue reading PBI meets with representatives of the Diplomatic Corps and land rights leaders
Neo-paramilitary threats to the Peace Community continue
On Tuesday 1st August I woke up excited and enthusiastic: Gildardo Tuberquía, leader of the Peace Community was about to arrive to Bogotá accompanied by Operazione Colomba for meetings with the Diplomatic Corps. Continue reading Neo-paramilitary threats to the Peace Community continue
Supporting Colombian human rights defenders from Washington DC
PBI has a long history of advocacy work in Washington DC in support of the fundamental work Colombian human rights defenders carry out in their country. Continue reading Supporting Colombian human rights defenders from Washington DC