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.
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
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
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
Thank you Build for Peace volunteers and Sponsors! You help us raise $1,950!
Dear friends: On Saturday, September 19th, 2020. A group of DJPC volunteers donated the equivalent of 40 hours to ReVision in the Westwood neighborhood, harvested tomatoes and did maintenance work. To further our commitment to solidarity with working class, immigrant, Latinx, and grassroots movements. Westwood has one of the largest latinx populations (77%), in Denver, … Continue reading Thank you Build for Peace volunteers and Sponsors! You help us raise $1,950!
Save the Date: Awards Night 2020
Today: We Stand in Solidarity with the People’s of Chile. Light a candle.
f there were one concept to summarize why the Denver Justice and Peace Committee stands with the people of Chile, that word would be solidarity. To us solidarity means that when you hurt, I hurt. When you are scared, I am scared. And, when you need back up, I show up. DJPC has stood in … Continue reading Today: We Stand in Solidarity with the People’s of Chile. Light a candle.
We support those who seek systemic change in conditions that contribute to injustice and violence in the Americas and the Global South.
We support those who seek systemic change in conditions that contribute to injustice and violence in the Americas and the Global South. Denver Justice and Peace Committee (DJPC) stands in solidarity with those protesting, resisting, and organizing against racism and its expression in violence against African Americans and all people of color. Eight minutes and … Continue reading We support those who seek systemic change in conditions that contribute to injustice and violence in the Americas and the Global South.