A HUGE THANK YOU to all who worked so hard painting at DJPC’s Build for Peace last Saturday, October 15th: Celesté Martínez Connie Curtis Frankie Morrone Gianna Carleo Gloria Piper Jerry Stookey Jorge Quintero Millan Michell Doherty-Quintero Rick Clifford Steve Piper Family Tree expresses their thanks for the newly painted 7 bedrooms on behalf of … Continue reading Thank You, Builders-for-Peace!
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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
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!
Our “accompanier” in Guatemala: Tarun Gudz
Dear Loved One, What can one say to describe what it is like to live and work in Guatemala? Every walk is a new adventure, each day brings new challenges, and each person has something to teach. As some already know, I have been working in a volunteer capacity with an organization here since the … Continue reading Our “accompanier” in Guatemala: Tarun Gudz
Tonight, October 20th Salon: “Reclamation Issues at Guatemala’s Marlin Mine”
Join us as Rob Robinson, leader of the GeoTech team that has been monitoring and researching the cracked houses surrounding the Marlin Mine in Guatemala since 2005 and has researched the issues surrounding the reclamation of the mine, shares a general overview of mining issues, a history of transnational corporations repeating itself in Guatemala, the … Continue reading Tonight, October 20th Salon: “Reclamation Issues at Guatemala’s Marlin Mine”
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!
Father Marco Arana of Cajamarca ambushed
Father Marco Arana escapes from violent ambush near Majaz Mining Concession Friday Sept 16th, 2011 From an alert sent from Father Marco’s cell phone, translated and with additional files by Stephanie Boyd The attack occurred on the evening of Thursday Sept 15th in the region of the Majaz mining copper concession, owned by the Chinese … Continue reading Father Marco Arana of Cajamarca ambushed
September Salon: What does Globalization have to do with Migration?
The focus of this popular education based workshop is globalization, migration, and the economic implications of these factors. Come and learn how people are affected by neoliberal economic policies and how we can respond. This workshop is filled with hands-on activities and sports a companion zine with resources and more. Jordan Garcia is the Immigrant … Continue reading September Salon: What does Globalization have to do with Migration?
Peru Congress passes consultation law unanimously
Wed Aug 24, 2011 2:33am GMT – Reuters * Consultation bill passes Congress unanimously * President Humala has 15 days to sign into law * Could prevent social conflicts in rural provinces LIMA Aug 23 (Reuters) – Peru’s Congress unanimously approved a bill on Tuesday that could quell social conflicts in rural provinces by requiring … Continue reading Peru Congress passes consultation law unanimously
