Compañera Jane Covode, ¡Presente!? With much sorrow, we share the news of the passing of Jane Cavode, our friend and longtime DJPC activist, in April. Jane devoted herself to the cause of social, political, and environmental justice both at home in Denver and in her many experiences living and traveling in Latin America. Through her … Continue reading Compañera Jane Covode, ¡Presente!?
Call for Nominations for the Global Justice and Peace Award 2024
The Denver Justice and Peace Committee board of directors invites you to send nominations for the Global Justice and Peace Award 2024. The recipient should be a person or an organization doing exemplary work, in solidarity with the people of Latin America. Nominations should include: A description of why the individual or group should be … Continue reading Call for Nominations for the Global Justice and Peace Award 2024
Llamado para nominaciones al Premio a la Justicia y la Paz Global 2024
Llamado para nominaciones: La mesa directiva del Comité de Justicia y Paz de Denver le invita a enviar su nominación para el premio a la Justicia y la Paz Global 2024. Este premio es otorgado a una persona u organización que hace trabajo ejemplar en solidaridad con los pueblos latinoamericanos. Al enviar su nominación debe … Continue reading Llamado para nominaciones al Premio a la Justicia y la Paz Global 2024
Screening of the documentary “If I Could Stay”
“If I Could Stay“. It is the story of Jeanette Vizguerra and Ingrid Latorre, two undocumented mothers in deportation proceedings. The documentary will be presented in Denver on May 10 and 11, as this date is celebrated in most Latin American countries as Mother’s Day. This is the story of two mothers, from Mexico and … Continue reading Screening of the documentary “If I Could Stay”
Presentación del documental “Si Pudiera Quedarme”
“Si Pudiera Quedarme” Es la historia de Jeanette Vizguerra e Ingrid Latorre, dos madres indocumentadas con procesos de deportación. El documental se presentará en Denver los días 10 y 11 de Mayo ya que esta fecha en la mayoría de países latinoamericanos se celebra el día de las madres. Esta es la historia de dos … Continue reading Presentación del documental “Si Pudiera Quedarme”
Feast and FUNdraise for people to people solidarity at FOTM
We are back at Fire on the Mountain! We continue our partnership with FOTM, recognized by Denver Westword as one of “The Top Ten Best Wings in Denver”. Through their Feast & FUNdraise program FOTM will donate 10% of ALL their sales of their location in the Highlands on Tuesday, April 9th to the DJPC. … Continue reading Feast and FUNdraise for people to people solidarity at FOTM
Conversation with Salvadorian Poet, Susana Reyes.
“Despierta mi Bien Despierta” A conversation with Susana Reyes. Join us as we continue celebrating Women’s History Month. Discover how the independent editorial movement in Central America intrinsically connects to the feminist movement and women’s activism. Our guest Susana Reyes, poet, editor at Índole Editores and director of Ojo de Cuervo publishing house, will speak … Continue reading Conversation with Salvadorian Poet, Susana Reyes.
“IWD 2024 Teach-In: The Math of Murder: Examining the Impact on Palestinian Women and Children”. DJPC in collaboration with CODEPINK Denver/Boulder, Jewish Voices for Peace, Colorado for Palestine Coalition and Denver Peace Council invite you for a teach in on how our tax dollars are complicit in committing genocide in Gaza, the impact on Palestinian … Continue reading
Cease Fire Now! Our statement on Gaza
Cease Fire Now! The Denver Justice and Peace Committee stands in solidarity with the people of Gaza against the siege and murder imposed by the government of Israel. On October 7th, Hamas committed crimes by killing and kidnapping more than 1200 Israelis, many of them civilians. We condemn this act, but it in no way … Continue reading Cease Fire Now! Our statement on Gaza
Invitación Noche de Premios 2023, 9 de noviembre a las 6 pm
Estimada comunidad, Tenemos el honor de invitarle a nuestra 44ª Celebración Anual de Premiaciones. El jueves 9 de noviembre, de 6 a 8 p.m., honraremos a la Asamblea Departamental de los Pueblos de Huehuetenango – ADH con el premio a la Justicia y la Paz Global. Reserva tu espacio aquí ADH, ha trabajado por más … Continue reading Invitación Noche de Premios 2023, 9 de noviembre a las 6 pm