PBI's submission to new UN Working Group on human rights and transnational corporations and other business enterprisesAt its seventeenth session, in resolution A/HRC/17/4, the United Nations Human Rights Council decided to establish a Working Group on the issue of human rights and transnational corporations and other business enterprises.[more] Read PBI UK's latest newsletterWe've just issued our latest eNewsletter! [more]  PBI shortlisted for awards! Keep the votes coming!In the inaugural Lukas Awards, launched by Latino Life UK, PBI is into the final round of voting for the title of Human Rights Organisation of the Year. PBI UK director Susi Bascon is up for Human Rights Campaigner of the Year,...[more] Mexico: Undermining the Land - community rights, the environment and miningMineral resources are an important source of wealth in Mexico. The extraction of these resources is frequently a source of conflict among affecte dcommunities, organisations that defend human rights, mining companies, and public...[more] Protect human rights defenders in Guatemala as a PBI volunteer - deadline for applications 9 February 2012Don't miss out on your opportunity to join the ranks of Peace Brigades International and provide the protective accompaniment to human rights defenders in Guatemala who need your help![more] PBI wins the 2011 Jaime Brunet Prize for the Promotion of Human RightsPeace Brigades International has won the 2011 Jaime Brunet Prize for its "commendable work" providing support and international protection to human rights defenders, "where they are subjected to attacks or serious threats and...[more]  PBI publishes report on its work in Indonesia - 1999-2011From its beginnings in East and West Timor to its work in Aceh and in Papua, PBI Indonesia supported local organisations through providing protection, networking and advocacy support and through cooperating with local...[more] |
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