MLK Holiday

JOIN DJPC IN THE 28TH ANNUAL DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR, MARADE (MARCH + PARADE) FROM CITY PARK TO THE CIVIC CENTER, DENVER INJUSTICE IS STILL A THREAT… MONDAY, JAN. 21, 2013 MEET DJPC FOLKS AT 10:30 AM AT THE ENTRANCE TO CITY PARK ON GRASSY ISLAND AT 17TH AVE. & ESPLANADE For more information … Continue reading MLK Holiday

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March for Peru’s Water, Feb. 10th

(en español más abajo) JOIN DJPC IN A MARCH TO THE PERUVIAN CONSULATE IN DENVER (IN SOLIDARITY WITH THE GRAND NATIONAL MARCH  FOR THE RIGHT TO WATER AND LIFE TO LIMA, PERU) * FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2012 3:00 – 5:00 PM MEET AT GARLAND PARK E. MISSISSIPPI AVENUE & S. LEYDEN STREET FOR A 3-BLOCK … Continue reading March for Peru’s Water, Feb. 10th

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March with Occupy Denver for Human Rights

Join DJPC in observing International Human Rights Day, Saturday, December 10, 2011 in a non-violent march with Occupy Denver DJPC will meet as a group at 11:30 AM at the Civic Center’s outdoor Greek Theatre, 100 W. 14th Avenue (near library & art museum) We will march with Occupy Denver at 12 noon – 3 … Continue reading March with Occupy Denver for Human Rights

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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

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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!

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Advocacy Update

Advocacy Update By Read Trammel The Advocacy Committee looks forward to the upcoming legislative session that promises to offer many opportunities for us to educate the public about immigration, mining, and free trade policy while promoting human rights, economic justice, and lasting peace in Latin America. Since February, the Advocacy Committee has petitioned members of … Continue reading Advocacy Update

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“Devil Operation” Wins Best Human Rights Film Award

The documentary The Devil Operation and the director Stephanie Boyd won the International Human Rights Film Award this February 14, 2011 in the International Film Festival in Berlin. They walked away with the prize in the face of strong competition, including many Berlin Film Festival veterans. The award is sponsored by Amnesty International, Movies That … Continue reading “Devil Operation” Wins Best Human Rights Film Award

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DJPC Shares in Ecuadorean Victory!

Ecuador court case on oil Recently Ecuadorean villagers have won a lawsuit against Chevron oil corporation for their actions in the Amazon. The Ecuadoreans, represented by Pablo Fajardo, were citing grievances against Texaco, acquired by Chevron in 1990, for polluting the environment, putting people’s lives at risk and failing to clean up their spills. The … Continue reading DJPC Shares in Ecuadorean Victory!

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