Advocacy

Honduras–The U.S.’s Sad Legacy

The following Guest Commentary was submitted to the Denver Post prior to the Honduran elections on November 29, 2009.  It was not accepted for publication but is being made available to DJPC supporters. Honduras – The U.S.’s Sad Legacy On June 28th, Honduran President Manuel Zelaya was ousted from office in a coup.  The military… »

DJPC’s Position on Immigration

In light of upcoming legislation for comprehensive Immigration Reform, here is DJPC’s official position on Immigration, written by our Advocacy & Nonviolent  Activism committee, and approved by DJPC’s Board of Directors:

DJPC’s Position on Immigration:

DJPC’s work for human rights, economic justice and lasting peace for Latin America affords a unique position from which to… »

Quiet Genocide: Insights on Guatemala

A new book was recently published titled Quiet Genocide: Insights on Guatemala. Etelle Higonnet edited this  collection about the genocide in Guatemala from 1981 to 1983.  This new collection contains translated materials from the UN Historical Clarification Commission, and other insights into the atrocities that occurred during the 1980’s.  Follow this link to hear… »

URGENT ACTION: Fear for Safety of Evicted Communities in Guatemala

In early September the members of two indigenous communities in the department of Alta Vera Paz, Guatemala, were forcefully evicted from their homes and land.  Amnesty International issued an Urgent Action Appeal on September 25, 2009 urging authorities to allow the evicted members of the communities access to the land from where they were evicted… »