This coming weekend a team of Denver Justice & Peace Committee folks will be running for peace. For the third year in a row, we will run/walk the Bellco Colfax 5K which is the kick off of Denver’s Colfax Marathon weekend. Two of our runners, Melissa Nix and Jonathan Johnson will be doing a Half … Continue reading We run for Peace … in the Colfax marathon weekend, will you help us get to the finish line?
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Call for Nominations Global Justice & Peace Award: Due date for nominations: June 3rd 2019
Call for Nominations Global Justice & Peace Award: Due date for nominations: June 3rd 2019 The Global Justice and Peace Award recipient should be an individual or organization doing exemplary work, in solidarity with the people of Latin America. Nominations should include a description of why the individual or group should be considered, and how … Continue reading Call for Nominations Global Justice & Peace Award: Due date for nominations: June 3rd 2019
Sanctuary and Solidarity in 2019: A Roundtable on Immigration Advocacy in Denver. Monday, May 6th at 4pm.
The CU Denver Social Justice Program Presents: Sanctuary and Solidarity in 2019: A Roundtable on Immigration Advocacy in Denver. Monday, May 6, 4pm Student Commons, room 1401 Food Provided * All Are Welcome Participants: Jeanette Vizguerra and Jennifer Piper, Metro Denver Sanctuary Coalition Sarah Jackson, Casa de Paz Rebeca Zúniga, Denver Justice and Peace Committee … Continue reading Sanctuary and Solidarity in 2019: A Roundtable on Immigration Advocacy in Denver. Monday, May 6th at 4pm.
2018 Annual Report: Executive Summary
Who stands to benefit from a Green New Deal? What’s at stake?
Who stands to benefit from a Green New Deal? What’s at stake? Wednesday, April 24th 6:00 – 8:30 pm The Laundry on Lawrence 2701 Lawrence St, Denver, Colorado 80205 Join us at this Town Hall to hear leaders in our community discuss how a Green New Deal could be the biggest opportunity of our lifetime … Continue reading Who stands to benefit from a Green New Deal? What’s at stake?
May 2nd: A conversation with Father Roy Bourgeois.
Waking up to the Suffering and Oppression of Others. A conversation with Father Roy Bourgeois. Thursday, May 2nd 2019. 6:00-8:00 pm. 1420 Ogden Street, Denver, CO, 80218. Thank you to the AFSC for hosting! Free parking on site, please disregard event parking. This event is free and open to the public. Father Roy Bourgeois earned … Continue reading May 2nd: A conversation with Father Roy Bourgeois.
New Mexico Author, Christine Eber Visits Denver April 4 -6 2019
New Mexico Author, Christine Eber Visits Denver Christine Eber ~ Activist, Anthropologist and Author of “When a Woman Rises” will grace Denver with her presentations and book readings below which are all open to the public. Also, Bill Jungels, documentary filmmaker and producer of Maya Faces in A Smoking Mirror will present at the DJPC … Continue reading New Mexico Author, Christine Eber Visits Denver April 4 -6 2019
Goldman Prize Winner Máxima Acuña Atalaya de Chaupe and her family will continue the case in the United States despite Newmont’s attempts to thwart their pursuit of justice
On Wednesday, March 20th, the U.S. Court of Appeals revived Maxima Acuña Atalaya and her family’s case against Newmont Mining Company. The family sued Newmont in the United States for abuse at the hands of the company’s security forces. The lower court had dismissed the case, saying it should be heard in Peru. The Appeals … Continue reading Goldman Prize Winner Máxima Acuña Atalaya de Chaupe and her family will continue the case in the United States despite Newmont’s attempts to thwart their pursuit of justice
Maya Responses to Top-Down Economic Development in Chiapas, Mexico.
DJPC Forum: Mayan Responses to Top-Down Economic Development in Chiapas, Mexico. Thursday, April 4th, 2019. 6:00-8:00 pm 1420 Ogden Street, Denver, CO, 80218 Thank you to the AFSC for hosting! Free parking on site, please disregard event parking. This event is free and open to the public. Christine Eber and Bill Jungels will share some … Continue reading Maya Responses to Top-Down Economic Development in Chiapas, Mexico.
DJPC Forum Presents: What is going on in Brazil? Wednesday April 17th at 6pm
Join us in a conversation with Brazilian specialists, Marco Cepik, Rafael Ioris and Aaron Schneider who will discuss recent events taking place in Latin America’s largest country. A nation that until recently was seen as an emerging economic powerhouse and democracy; now living one of its worst crisis lead by its authoritarian regime. Wednesday, April … Continue reading DJPC Forum Presents: What is going on in Brazil? Wednesday April 17th at 6pm