Dear friends, Today marks the sixth anniversary of the assassination of Berta Cáceres for her opposition to a U.S.-backed hydroelectric project in Honduras. Three of those convicted of her murder received military training in the U.S., including at the School of the Americas and West Point. In honor of Berta and her legacy, we invite … Continue reading Webinar: Honduras: Water and Land Defenders and U.S. Policy. Monday, March 7th at 5 pm.
We call for the U.S. to do more than arrest Juan Orlando Hernandez.
The United States has prepared drug-smuggling charges against recent Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernandez (JOH), and he was quickly arrested and prepared for extradition. The arrest marks a change in U.S. policy, consistent with the Biden administration’s focus on what it calls the root causes of migration. The move comes on the heels of the … Continue reading We call for the U.S. to do more than arrest Juan Orlando Hernandez.
Eyes on Honduras
Eyes on Honduras: Standing with the Honduran people during November elections Against US Interference November 3, 2021 Honduran elections for President, Congress and all elected offices in the country are less than a month away on November 28th. The Honduras Solidarity Network is deeply concerned about the atmosphere in which elections are taking place. We … Continue reading Eyes on Honduras
CIPR Author Series with Todd Miller. November 4th 2021.
Dear friends: You are invited to a talk with Todd Miller, journalist, writer, and researcher, on his new book “Build Bridges, Not Walls: A Journey to a World Without Borders”. In this inspiring call to action, Miller begs the critical questions: Is it possible to create a borderless world? How might it be better equipped … Continue reading CIPR Author Series with Todd Miller. November 4th 2021.
Join us for Awards Night 2021 on October 21st at 6:00 p.m.
Next Thursday, October 21 at 6:00 p.m, we will celebrate our Virtual Annual Awards Night. During the event, we will present our annual Global Justice and Peace Award to Sônia Guajajara. She is known worldwide for her fierce and bold activism and for defending indigenous and environmental rights in the face of pressure from some … Continue reading Join us for Awards Night 2021 on October 21st at 6:00 p.m.
Invitación: Noche de Premios a la Justicia y la Paz Global 2021: Jueves 21 de Octubre a las 18:00 horas.
El próximo jueves 21 de octubre, a las 18:00 horas, celebraremos nuestra de manera virtual nuestra Noche de Premios. Durante el evento, entregaremos nuestro premio anual a la Justicia y Paz Global a Sônia Guajajara. Conocida en todo el mundo por su feroz y audaz activismo y por defender los derechos indígenas y medioambientales frente … Continue reading Invitación: Noche de Premios a la Justicia y la Paz Global 2021: Jueves 21 de Octubre a las 18:00 horas.
Convite: Noite de Premiação pela Justiça e Paz Globais 2021. Quinta-feira, 21 de outubro, às 18:00.
Na próxima quinta-feira, 21 de outubro, às 18:00, o Comite de Justiça e Paz de Denver celebrará sua noite de celebração e premios (de maneira virtual). Esse ano entregraremos nosso Prêmio Anual pela Justiça e Paz Global a Sônia Guajajara. Conhecida em todo o mundo por seu ativismo corajoso e ousado na defesa dos direitos indígenas … Continue reading Convite: Noite de Premiação pela Justiça e Paz Globais 2021. Quinta-feira, 21 de outubro, às 18:00.
March for Citizenship: Sept 25! // ¡Marcha para la ciudadanía: 25 de septiembre!
Join us September 25, as we March for Citizenship and demand justice for all immigrants! We will gather at Viking Park (Northwest Denver, corner of 29th and Federal) and march to Auraria campus where we will have a rally with speakers and performances. On May 1, 2006, hundreds of thousands of Coloradans marched from Viking … Continue reading March for Citizenship: Sept 25! // ¡Marcha para la ciudadanía: 25 de septiembre!
Honduras Human Rights Bills Campaign
During DJPC’s planning session in January 2021, we made a commitment to focus on two issues: environmental justice and immigration. Throughout the year, we have emphasized advocacy and education efforts related to these two issues, and we have been busy! One of our efforts is to develop and carry out … Continue reading Honduras Human Rights Bills Campaign
Ask Senators Hickenlooper and Bennet to Co-Sponsor S.388
Sister and Brothers, As some of you know, the DJPC has been actively asking our elected officials to support three Honduras human rights bills currently in Congress. We feel strongly that, if passed, these three bills will help to reduce human rights violations, save the lives of Hondurans, and allow their country to move … Continue reading Ask Senators Hickenlooper and Bennet to Co-Sponsor S.388