Margie Thompson and Maria Suarez Toro, of FIRE (Feminist International Radio Endeavour), will talk about what constitutes “the shock” with the repression in Honduras following the coup d’etat in June 2009 and continuing today. They will discuss the persecution of the popular resistance and social/political movements, and power grabs by conservative political forces and transnational … Continue reading June Salon: “Honduras: A Case Study of the Global Shock Doctrine”
Wine Tasting & Benefit Dinner
Join DJPC for a Wine-tasting and Benefit Dinner at Udi’s Pizza Cafe-Bar, 7600 Grandview Avenue, Arvada 80002, on Friday, May 20th! Taste great wines from Chile and Argentina provided by Primo Vino of Olde Town Arvada from 4:00 – 5:15 PM. Stay for dinner by Udi’s from 5:00 – 6:00 PM. Tickets for $20 in … Continue reading Wine Tasting & Benefit Dinner
Lots of accomplishments in 2011–many more great events to come!
It’s been awhile since we shared some of the things DJPC has accomplished so far in 2011. In January, Jennifer Piper of AFSC share about the reality of immigration and it’s root causes, in a Salon titled “Immigrant Detention: When U.S. Foreign Policy Drives People from their Homes and U.S. Enforcement Policies Drive Them Back.” … Continue reading Lots of accomplishments in 2011–many more great events to come!
May Salon This Thursday: “Guatemala Accompaniment Project: Stories from the Field”
Ashley Williamson and Jason Boccaccio are returned accompaniers who will be sharing stories from their time with NISGUA’s Guatemalan Accompaniment Project (GAP). GAP accompanies communities to deter human rights violations. Ashley and Jason will share their own personal stories from Guatemala and answer any questions about GAP and current human rights issues in Guatemala. Thursday, … Continue reading May Salon This Thursday: “Guatemala Accompaniment Project: Stories from the Field”
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!
Mayan Leaders of the CPR-Sierra in Denver
THE DENVER JUSTICE & PEACE COMMITTEE PRESENTS: Phone: (303)623-1463 Email: [email protected] Mayan Leaders of the CPR-Sierra Mayan Health Promoters Discuss Rural Guatemala’s Democratic Struggles THURSDAY, APRIL 7th 9:30-10:15, 10:30-11:15, 11:30-12:15 AM Tivoli Building Room 440 (900 Auraria Parkway, Denver) Join Pedro and Domingo to learn about their struggles for indigenous rights, democratization and homegrown health … Continue reading Mayan Leaders of the CPR-Sierra in Denver
DJPC Spring Potluck “Lyrics”
On Friday, March 25th, DJPC held it’s quarterly potluck social–this time celebrating SPRING! The food was great! But the company and sing-a-long were the best! The door prize was a handpainted box from El Salvador! For those who missed the fun, here are the lyrics of the song we sang to keep us going strong … Continue reading DJPC Spring Potluck “Lyrics”
Rural Healthcare in Indigenous Guatemala
Rural Healthcare in Indigenous Guatemala Photo courtesy of www.cprguatemalaproject.org Domingo Alvarez Ajanel and Pedro Bernal Raymundo, indigenous Mayans and members of the lead health team, will share about the work they are doing as health promoters in their communities and the work Promesa is doing in Guatemala. Promesa is a partnership between the Denver Justice … Continue reading Rural Healthcare in Indigenous Guatemala
“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
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!