As finalists for the National Human Rights Prize, Diaknoia 2017, we want to highlight the important work of the Regional Human Rights Defense Corporation – Credhos and a few memories we have accompanying this esteemed organisation. Continue reading Memories with Credhos, our dear neighbours
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“Man has hope as the bird has wings – it sustains us” – David Ravelo
Despite having heard the term “forced disappearance” many times throughout my three years in PBI, the concept never ceases to shock me. Continue reading “Man has hope as the bird has wings – it sustains us” – David Ravelo
Finalists for the Diakonia Human Rights Prize 2017
PBI is proud to announce that four of the organisations we accompany have been selected as finalists for the National Human Rights Prize, Diakonia 2017. Continue reading Finalists for the Diakonia Human Rights Prize 2017
Defenders head home satisfied after a marathon of meetings about neo-paramilitarism
I feel hugely proud to be able to accompany two of the people who have inspired me most through their commitment and work throughout my nearly 3 years in PBI, Iván Madero and Andrés Ortiz from the Regional Human Rights Defense Corporation (Credhos), in a political advocacy tour in Bogotá. Continue reading Defenders head home satisfied after a marathon of meetings about neo-paramilitarism
Eight nominees for the National Human Rights Award are accompanied by PBI
Each year there is a ceremony for the National Human Rights Defense Award in Colombia. The award, organised by Diakonia Suecia seeks to recognise, highlight and applaud the work of individual defenders, processes, organisations and human rights NGOs that carry out their work in vulnerable and risky conditions. Continue reading Eight nominees for the National Human Rights Award are accompanied by PBI