On 22 November 2023 ICN published the appeal from Peace Brigades International (PBI) to help local human rights, peace and environmental activists who work in challenging places. [for PBI see also: https://www.trueheroesfilms.org/thedigest/laureates/50FC779B-FD9E-8021-17A5-DB686B529173]
If you speak Spanish, or if you know someone who speaks Spanish and wants to build their CV, getting experience of NGO work, then PBI is offering a unique opportunity. PBI pays the expenses to send volunteers around the world for as long as a year at a time, supporting brave campaigners, making it clear to hostile governments that the eyes of the world are watching them. The presence of a PBI volunteer can ensure that lawyers and activists are not harassed or impeded by the authorities. This is especially valuable in the case of environmental campaigners in Latin America, where PBI has several projects. [see also: https://humanrightsdefenders.blog/2018/04/28/2018-latin-america-still-the-graveyard-for-environmental-human-rights-defenders/ and https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2023/11/americas-states-climate-justice-actvists/]
To find out more about PBI’s work visit: https://peacebrigades.org.uk/volunteer/#field-volunteer.
On 22 November 7pm (UK time) PBI is hosted on online event about their volunteer opportunities. See: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/in-the-company-of-hope-online-short-film-premiere-and-discussion-tickets-702342424097?aff=oddtdtcreator
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This post was originally published on Hans Thoolen on Human Rights Defenders and their awards.
