DJPC HOLIDAY POTLUCK SOCIAL Friday, December 16, 2011 6:30 – 9:00 PM at DJPC’s office located in the Highland’s United Methodist Church 3131 Osceola, Denver CO *************** · Meet Julio Cochoy, our Quiche Mayan guest from Santa Lucia, Utatlan · See all your DJPC friends, and meet some new ones! · Enjoy delicious food! · … Continue reading Holiday fun!
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¡Mil Gracias! A Thousand Thanks!
DO YOU REMEMBER HOW THANKSGIVING BEGAN? THE DENVER JUSTICE & PEACE COMMITTEE thanks all our members and supporters who work with us to defend human rights in the Americas, particularly the rights of indigenous peoples. ¡MIL GRACIAS! A THOUSAND THANKS! — Denver Justice & Peace Committee P.O. Box 12403 Denver, Colorado 80212 USA Tel. 303-623-1463 … Continue reading ¡Mil Gracias! A Thousand Thanks!
Awards Night 2011 This Saturday
Awards Night 2011 The Denver Justice & Peace Committee cordially invites you to join them in honoring EARTHWORKS with the 2011 Global Justice & Peace Award for their efforts to protect communities and the environment from the effects of gold-mining. Jennifer Krill, Executive Director of EARTHWORKS, will receive the award and deliver the keynote address … Continue reading Awards Night 2011 This Saturday
2011 Awards Night
Thank You, Builders-for-Peace!
A HUGE THANK YOU to all who worked so hard painting at DJPC’s Build for Peace last Saturday, October 15th: Celesté Martínez Connie Curtis Frankie Morrone Gianna Carleo Gloria Piper Jerry Stookey Jorge Quintero Millan Michell Doherty-Quintero Rick Clifford Steve Piper Family Tree expresses their thanks for the newly painted 7 bedrooms on behalf of … Continue reading Thank You, Builders-for-Peace!
Colombia and Panama Free Trade Agreements passed by House and Senate
On Wednesday, October 13th, the Colombia and Panama Free Trade Agreements, opposed by the Denver Justice & Peace Committee (DJPC), were passed in both the House and Senate. Despite corruption and major human rights violations in Colombia and Panama, President Barack Obama said passage of the agreements was “a major win for American workers and … Continue reading Colombia and Panama Free Trade Agreements passed by House and Senate
DJPC Build For Peace This Saturday!
It’s time for the Denver Justice and Peace Committee’s Biannual Build for Peace! Build for Peace is a work-a-thon (like a walk-a-thon or a marathon!). DJPC members who will be working as “builders” need your pledge of support for their work on October 15th. This year our “builders” will be painting and restoring a home … Continue reading DJPC Build For Peace This Saturday!
Our “accompanier” in Guatemala: Tarun Gudz
Dear Loved One, What can one say to describe what it is like to live and work in Guatemala? Every walk is a new adventure, each day brings new challenges, and each person has something to teach. As some already know, I have been working in a volunteer capacity with an organization here since the … Continue reading Our “accompanier” in Guatemala: Tarun Gudz
Tonight, October 20th Salon: “Reclamation Issues at Guatemala’s Marlin Mine”
Join us as Rob Robinson, leader of the GeoTech team that has been monitoring and researching the cracked houses surrounding the Marlin Mine in Guatemala since 2005 and has researched the issues surrounding the reclamation of the mine, shares a general overview of mining issues, a history of transnational corporations repeating itself in Guatemala, the … Continue reading Tonight, October 20th Salon: “Reclamation Issues at Guatemala’s Marlin Mine”
ALERT: CONGRESS VOTES TODAY! Stop the Colombia and Panama FTAs!
The Denver Justice and Peace Committee stands firm in its opposition to free trade agreements that are the means to expand economic systems that benefit U.S. and transnational corporations’ interests at the expense of local communities, economies, and ecosystems. Unfortunately, the Obama administration has placed a priority on passing two such agreements that were written … Continue reading ALERT: CONGRESS VOTES TODAY! Stop the Colombia and Panama FTAs!