“I usually just run the 13.1 miles, no preparation, no training, and it’s an event. This time I am doing it differently, committing to my own self-care, my own transformation, and aiming to connect my own struggle with the struggle for justice, in some small way, learning more about myself, the people and issues DJPC … Continue reading Melissa Nix will be running the Colfax half marathon on Saturday to connect struggles.
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You are invited to our 2021 Virtual Annual Global Justice and Peace Awards Night.
Join us on Thursday, October 21 at 6:00 p.m, for our Annual Awards Night. This year we will continue celebrating in a virtual platform. During the event, we will present our annual Global Justice and Peace Award to Sônia Guajajara, defender of the indigenous peoples of Brazil, born in the indigenous land Arariboia, of the … Continue reading You are invited to our 2021 Virtual Annual Global Justice and Peace Awards Night.
We call on the U.S. government to immediately halt expulsions of Haitians.
We call on the U.S. government to immediately halt expulsions of Haitians. The Denver Justice and Peace Committee, DJPC condemns the maltreatment and expulsion of Haitian refugees at the US-Mexico border. The Biden Administration’s use of the racist Title 42 of the Trump era to justify the expulsion of Haitian people seeking refuge is deplorable. … Continue reading We call on the U.S. government to immediately halt expulsions of Haitians.
March for Citizenship: Sept 25! // ¡Marcha para la ciudadanía: 25 de septiembre!
Join us September 25, as we March for Citizenship and demand justice for all immigrants! We will gather at Viking Park (Northwest Denver, corner of 29th and Federal) and march to Auraria campus where we will have a rally with speakers and performances. On May 1, 2006, hundreds of thousands of Coloradans marched from Viking … Continue reading March for Citizenship: Sept 25! // ¡Marcha para la ciudadanía: 25 de septiembre!
As we work towards food justice, we thank you for Build for Peace!
Hello Community! Every year, here at the Denver Justice and Peace Committee (DJPC) we have a fundraiser called Build for Peace (B4P) which translates in to a day of community service for meaningful project. We recruit a group of volunteers that request pledges to raise funds for DJPC to continue its solidarity work. As you … Continue reading As we work towards food justice, we thank you for Build for Peace!
Honduras Human Rights Bills Campaign
During DJPC’s planning session in January 2021, we made a commitment to focus on two issues: environmental justice and immigration. Throughout the year, we have emphasized advocacy and education efforts related to these two issues, and we have been busy! One of our efforts is to develop and carry out … Continue reading Honduras Human Rights Bills Campaign
Build for Peace at Frontline Farming: September 11 at 8 a.m.
Build for Peace (B4P) is a day of service for a community organization, for years it has been a major fundraising effort for DJPC. Our goal is to get DJPC volunteers involved in raising funds by requesting sponsorship to family and friends for a half day of work at a community organization. We invite you … Continue reading Build for Peace at Frontline Farming: September 11 at 8 a.m.
2021 Virtual Annual Global Justice and Peace Awards Night: Save the Date
International Organizations in Search of Justice for Salvadoran Political Prisoners
International Organizations in Search of Justice for Salvadoran Political Prisoners The following statement was printed on Monday, August 21, 2021 in El Salvador’s largest newspaper, La Prensa Gráfica. We, the undersigned international organizations, in defense of human rights, declare our profound concern regarding Salvadoran authorities’ detention of former officials and members of the Council of … Continue reading International Organizations in Search of Justice for Salvadoran Political Prisoners
Call for Volunteers: Build for Peace 2021
WE’LL BE WORKING AT TWO COMMUNITY FARMS: Dear friends, We want to share with you the wonderful news that this year we will be doing our annual Build for Peace fundraiser at two farms that provide food justice to our communities. We are looking for volunteers, up to 15 per location, to join us in … Continue reading Call for Volunteers: Build for Peace 2021