PBI Mexico: PBI launches its new report at round tables for HRDs, Mexican authorities and the diplomatic corps
Mexico City- 8 April 2013.
Codigo-DH: We demand guarantees of security for human rights defenders
URGENT COMMUNIQUÉ
Alba Cruz: “The communities will lose their source of food and work” (Interview)
Opposition to the wind-power project in San Dionisio del Mar
In reaction to the murder of CARLOS HERNÁNDEZ, human rights defender accompanied by PBI during previous years
In March 8th we received notice of the cruel Front for Struggle (FNL), the Coordination of Popular, Indigenous, Religious, Workers' and Campesino Organisations of the Oriente (COPIISCO) and the Camotán Campesino Association of the department of Chiquimula, municipality of Camotán. According to the information received he was killed by shots fired from another vehicle on his return from a trip from Honduras.
CEJIL: Campaign "It is time to defend the ISHR"
Defend Human Rights in the Americas!
Human rights are still being violated in the Americas today. When countries fail to defend their own citizens the Inter-American Commission and Court of Human Rights stand up to defend their rights. The Inter-American Human Rights System (IAS) is the last hope for justice for millions of people in the region.
Mexican WHRDs: Authorities must guarantee the security of Obtilia Eugenio Manuel and members of the OPIM after receiving new death threats
Press Release
National Network Communication and Urgent Action of WHRDs (Red Nacional de Comunicación y Acción Urgente de Defensoras de Derechos Humanos en México)
PBI Mexico: PBI Mexico calls upon Governor of Oaxaca to strengthen the protection of HRDs
Press Release
Codigo-DH: Repression rising against communities in resistance to the entrance of wind energy megaprojects
URGENT PRESS RELEASE (Update)
Oaxaca, Oax.- In the Isthmus of Tehuantepec tension has risen among communities which are resisting the entry of a wind energy company.
Forced evictions and economic investment projects without consultation: Concerns and requests directed to the international community for protection of human rights defenders
Since december 2012, PBI Guatemala has been contacting members of our support network to inform of our concerns regarding various aspects of the situation in Guatemala, including forced evictions and violent actions taking place within the context of investment projects that are being undertaken without prior consultation and consent from those affected.