Denver, December 28, 2020. Dear Denver Justice and Peace Committee Family, I write to you from within the walls of my apartment, which feel as if they continue to close in on me as we approach month ten of the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s a conservative estimation to suggest that it’s been a tough year for … Continue reading Despite the Pandemic, we have continued our work. We’ve deepened our ties with partner organizations in Latin America and in the United States.
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Implementation of Asylum Agreement Violates Human Rights of Migrants
Press Contact: Yesenia Portillo, +011 503 7550 2965, [email protected] On December 18, International Day of the Migrant, DJPC joined over thirty human rights, religious, solidarity and service organizations throughout Central America and the United States to denounce the pending implementation of an Asylum Cooperative Agreement (ACA) between the United States and El … Continue reading Implementation of Asylum Agreement Violates Human Rights of Migrants
Thank you for joining for our Quarantine Chatauqua. You still have a chance to bid in the silent auction.
Dear Sister and Brothers: We trust that you all had a nice weekend and kept warm. From the DJPC team, we want to thank you for joining us on Friday night. As we continue to adjust to the new ways of gathering and doing our activism, we want to wish you all a great holiday … Continue reading Thank you for joining for our Quarantine Chatauqua. You still have a chance to bid in the silent auction.
On International Human Rights Day we invite you to our Quarantine Chatauqua.
Today on International Human Rights Day we continue to stand in solidarity with the People´s of Latin America. Perhaps more than ever, struggles are shared across Latin America and the US. The Amazon and Pantanal are burning; California and Colorado are burning. A corrupt populist threatens democracy in El Salvador; a corrupt populist threatens democracy … Continue reading On International Human Rights Day we invite you to our Quarantine Chatauqua.
Today is #GivingTuesday. Solidarity from the South to the North is the heart of our movement.
Dear all Today is #GivingTuesday. Over the last seven years, this has been an event that encourages movement-building by giving what you can and sharing what you have. DONATE We continue to stand in resistance to rising neofascism, ethnonationalism, and right-wing populism around the world. In November, we faced an election between the fascist wing … Continue reading Today is #GivingTuesday. Solidarity from the South to the North is the heart of our movement.
Quarantine Chatauqua: December 11th at 6pm
Dear Sister and Brothers: We trust that you are all doing well. What a year 2020 has been; it will never be forgotten. We are so thankful for the many ways you have continued to support our work; your commitment to international solidarity is now more important then ever. Our struggles continue; corporations have not … Continue reading Quarantine Chatauqua: December 11th at 6pm
DJPC Statement on Bolivia’s and Chile’s Elections
This month, we congratulate the people of Bolivia and Chile for the results in their recent elections! After a wave of coups and Right-wing victories that swept the hemisphere, these events potentially mark a turning point for Latin America. To realize their potential as turning points, we have to continue organizing and mobilizing, otherwise … Continue reading DJPC Statement on Bolivia’s and Chile’s Elections
Implications of the US Election on Latin America
An Interview with Lynn Holland and Rafael Ioris, conducted by Amy Czulada Amy: What is to be expected of US foreign policy to Latin America on a second Trump administration and a Biden one? RI: Sadly, with few exceptions, US foreign policies towards Latin America have … Continue reading Implications of the US Election on Latin America
Awards Night: Virtual Silent Auction Instructions.
Come celebrate our Annual Awards Night! We are hosting a silent auction. You can start bidding now! START BIDDING During the event, we will present our annual Global Justice and Peace Award to the Consejo Cívico de Organizaciones Populares e Indígenas de Honduras – COPINH an Honduran organization founded by indigenous Lenca feminist leader and … Continue reading Awards Night: Virtual Silent Auction Instructions.
Press Release: COPINH to Receive Human Rights Award from Denver Justice and Peace Committee
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 16th, 2020. Honduran organization founded by indigenous Lenca feminist leader and environmental defender, Berta Cáceres, to receive Human Rights Award from Denver Justice and Peace Committee Today, at 6pm, the Denver Justice and Peace Committee (DJPC) will present its annual Global Justice & Peace Award 2020 to the Council of Popular … Continue reading Press Release: COPINH to Receive Human Rights Award from Denver Justice and Peace Committee