Guatemala: Threat to land rights defenders and communities

In December 2011 and January 2012, UVOC identified and reported an escalation of threats against members of the organisation and aggression against several communities it supports in Alta Verapaz.

PBI volunteer wins human rights campaigner of the year

Daniel Slee, a British volunteer in Colombia with PBI, won the title of "Human Rights Campaigner of the Year" in the inaugural LUKAS awards, created by Latino Life UK to celebrate Latin culture in the UK. [more]

PBI's submission to new UN Working Group on human rights and transnational corporations and other business enterprises

At 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 newsletter

We'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 mining

Mineral 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 2012

Don'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]