European Parliament adopts resolution on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy, and the rule of law in Thailand.
Today 8th Oct, in a plenary session, MEPs discussed and voted on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy, and the rule of law in Thailand. The European Parliament expresses its concern at the “deteriorating human rights situation in Thailand following the illegal coup of May 2014” and urges the Thai authorities to lift repressive restrictions on the right to liberty and the peaceful […]
Encuentro de Organizaciones de Acompañamiento Internacional en Colombia
Durante los pasados 15 y 16 de septiembre de 2015, en la ciudad de Bogotá, se realizó un Encuentro de Organizaciones de Acompañamiento Internacional que actúan en Colombia. Bajo la convocatoria de For Peace Presence, Protection International y Pas y Accion Social (PAS)-Protection Desk Colombia, Peace Watch, Swefor, y Witness For Peace, el grupo dedicó dos días a la reflexión sobre los efectos […]
Conclusions of the Mission of International Civil Society Observers about the situation of HRD in Mexico 2015
On September 29th, it will be launched during the 30th regular session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva the report on the situation of human rights defenders in Mexico, entitled ‘’In Defence of Life’’, includes the conclusions of the Mission of International Civil Society Observers -MOC-. The Mission, established in November 2014 by a group […]
RECHAZO A CAPTURA DEL LÍDER INDÍGENA, FELICIANO VALENCIA EN COLOMBIA
Comunicado de Protection International junto con otras organizaciones de derechos humanos en Colombia, respecto a los acontecimientos relacionados con la captura del líder indígena Feliciano Valencia: El pasado 15 de septiembre fue capturado el líder indígena, excandidato presidencial en 2014 y premio Nacional de Paz en el año 2000, Feliciano Valencia, condenado en segundo fallo por parte […]
Update: Court Terminates Last Case against Kenyan Human Rights Defender Joel Ogada
On Monday 21 September 2015, a Malindi court terminated a case in which the Kenyan Human Rights Defender (HRD) Joel Ogada had been charged with forcible detainer under section 91 of the Criminal Procedure Code in 2013. The case has not proceeded due to lack of witnesses. When the matter came up for hearing, the prosecutor indicated he could not […]
Colombia: The Role of Women in The Defence of The Territory
First Regional Meeting of Women from the Network Protection of Magdalena Medio. Since 2013, Protection International and Pensamiento y Acción Social (PAS)—PD COL— have been driving a networking strategy with five rural communities in the region of Magdalena Medio, which are affected by high levels of risk resulting from land tenure disputes. As a part […]
Protection International’s Documentary “Protecting the Rainbow” will be shown at Q! Film Festival in Jakarta
Protection International’s documentary “Protecting the Rainbow” will be shown at the Q! Film Festival in Jakarta, Indonesia, held from 12-20 September 2015. The film will be screened in the festival’s “Mover and Shaker” section, which is a category dedicated to human rights content set up in collaboration with the Human Rights National Commission (HRNC). The Story Since 2010, PI’s local Protection Desk Indonesia has […]
Update: Kenyan Human Rights Defender Joel Ogada Released from Prison
Kenyan Human Rights Defender (HRD) Joel Ogada was finally released on Wednesday 16th September 2015, exactly sixteen (16) months since he was convicted of arson on 16th May 2014. Mr. Ogada, a farmer in the Marereni area of Kilifi County, off the Kenyan Coast, was sentenced to seven (7) years’ imprisonment. This sentence was reduced to two […]
Protection International’s documentary “Protecting the Rainbow” to be shown at the Q! Film Festival in Jakarta
Protection International’s documentary “Protecting the Rainbow” will be shown at the Q! Film Festival in Jakarta, Indonesia, held from 12-20 September 2015. The film will be screened in the festival’s “Mover and Shaker” section, which is a category dedicated to human rights content set up in collaboration with the Human Rights National Commission (HRNC). The Story Since 2010, PI’s local Protection Desk Indonesia has […]
Colombia: El papel de las mujeres en la proteccion y la defensa del territorio
I Encuentro Regional de Mujeres Red de Protección del Magdalena Medio Protection International y Pensamiento y Acción Social (PAS) –PD COL– han impulsado desde el año 2013 una estrategia de trabajo en red con cinco comunidades campesinas en la región del Magdalena Medio, que soportan altos niveles de riesgo derivados de conflictos sobre la tenencia de la tierra. […]