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Peace Brigades International USA @pbiusa.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

PBI’s founding meeting closed on Sept 4, 1981 w/ the adoption of the Founding Declaration. Watch the video to hear the statement & donate below. Thanks to all who supported our 45th anniversary FLASH fundraiser—your support keeps defenders safe! bit.ly/pbiusafund

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Peace Brigades International USA @pbiusa.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Our final article was written by Solidarity Fellow, Amna Khalafalla, and highlights the work of Jani Silva of the Amazon Pearl. Read Jani’s story to learn why PBI’s protection remains important & donate to ensure this work continues at PBIUSA.org/jani.

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Peace Brigades International USA @pbiusa.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

For PBI’s 45th, Solidarity Fellow, Joyce Onana, writes about reproductive health & sexual violence in Kenya & the potential implications of U.S. funding requirements. Read the article, get inspired, & consider making a donation @ PBIUSA.org/kenyausaid

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Peace Brigades International USA @pbiusa.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

In August, we were delighted to welcome Patrick Ammerman, former PBI Colombia staff, to our National Coordinating Committee (PBI-USA’s Board of Directors). Learn about Patrick & why he feels you should support our FLASH fundraiser at pbiusa.org/meetpatrick

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Peace Brigades International USA @pbiusa.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

In 1981 on Indigenous territory of the Algonquin peoples, a group of peace activists gathered w/ a radical question: Can a non-violent international presence stop a bullet? Watch our short video & help this work continue @ bit.ly/pbiusafund

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Peace Brigades International USA @pbiusa.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

This week, PBI-USA Solidarity Fellow Meredith Moody writes about journalist Dina Meza who works in one of the most dangerous places in the Americas for journalists. Read the article, get inspired, & donate to our FLASH fundraiser @ PBIUSA.org/dina26.

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Peace Brigades International USA @pbiusa.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

This week, PBI-USA Solidarity Fellow, Alexis Navarro, wrote an article about the Peaceful Resistance La Puya and what inspired her to want to work w/ PBI. Read the article & donate to our FLASH fundraiser @ PBIUSA.org/lapuya.

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Peace Brigades International USA @pbiusa.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

It’s the FINAL DAY of our FLASH fundraiser & our team needs you! Could you help us out by donating $45 in honor of our 45th @ bit.ly/pbiusafund & then share the fundraiser w/ your networks? Thank you, PBI supporters! We would not be able to do this work w/out you!

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Peace Brigades International USA @pbiusa.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

It’s Day 3 of our FLASH fundraiser in honor of PBI’s 45th anniversary! Haven’t donated yet? Explore the photos to learn of human rights defenders receiving PBI’s protection thanks to the support of our donors, then make your donation @ bit.ly/pbiusafund.

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Peace Brigades International USA @pbiusa.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

💲45 for 45! Our FLASH fundraiser is underway & 2 days in, we’ve raised 25% of our goal! We still have a ways to go. Help us celebrate 45 years of PBI by donating $4.50, $45, $450 or whatever you are able to give @ bit.ly/pbiusafund. TY!

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Peace Brigades International USA @pbiusa.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

PBI was founded on Grindstone Island 45 years ago: Aug 31-Sept 4, 1981. A year later, we were officially registered in the U.S. With your support, 45 years later, PBI continues building spaces for peace. Read more about our founding meeting @ bit.ly/pbifounding

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Peace Brigades International USA @pbiusa.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

PBI week begins tomorrow!-the wk 45 years ago when PBI was formed (PBI registered 1 yr later as a nonprofit in Washington state where it's registered today). Follow along this wk as we commemorate & launch our annual FLASH fundraiser! Join the team @ pbiusa.org/flash.

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Peace Brigades International USA @pbiusa.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Peace Brigades International (PBI) has extended the deadline for submitting applications to join the field team in Guatemala 🇬🇹 to September 15th! Visit pbiusa.org/guatevols26 to learn more.

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Peace Brigades International USA @pbiusa.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

🕊️ Remembering Father Javier Giraldo Moreno PBI mourns the passing of Father Javier Giraldo Moreno, a Jesuit priest & tireless defender of human rights in Colombia who played an important role in bringing PBI to Colombia in 1994. Your service to humanity for over 5 decades will not be forgotten.

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Peace Brigades International USA @pbiusa.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Have you heard? PBI-USA launched a new fellowship program this year & applications are due July 10. Fellows receive a $3500 stipend for a 9 month commitment & work remotely. Learn more at PBIUSA.org/solidarityfellows.

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Peace Brigades International USA @pbiusa.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

🌎 Applications open July 1 — join Peace Brigades International in Guatemala as a field volunteer protecting human rights defenders on the ground 🇬🇹 Deadline: September 1, 2026 Apply: bit.ly/3S7GbKM #HumanRights #Volunteering #Guatemala

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Peace Brigades International USA @pbiusa.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

ALERT! The UN Group of Human Rights Experts on Nicaragua has condemned the death of Indigenous Miskito leader Brooklyn Rivera while in State custody. Read more: bit.ly/4vn0Gl7

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Public Eye Suisse @fr.publiceye.ch · 21/04/2026

Trimer douze heures par jour, sous une pluie de pesticides, pour un salaire de misère : c’est la réalité dans les plantations des sous-traitants de Chiquita au Guatemala. La multinationale doit améliorer la situation sans attendre ! Mettons-lui la pression 👉 stop-chiquita.ch/fr #StopChiquita

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PBI Deutschland @pbideutschland.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

PBI Mexiko sucht Verstärkung. Bewerben Sie sich jetzt! >> pbideutschland.de/de/mitmachen...

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Peace Brigades International USA @pbiusa.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Would you like to hear more about being a PBI field volunteer? Join TODAY’s webinar (Mon March 9) @ 3pm EST to learn more about accompanying human rights defenders in Mexico. Applications are open until March 15. Register for the webinar @ bit.ly/pbimexvol26

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Peace Brigades International USA @pbiusa.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

✊🏾💜 International Women's Day (2/2) Today, we recognize & spotlight some of the women defenders PBI supports & the work they do. We accompany them in their struggle b/c we recognize their key role in defending rights & building more just & secure societies for all. ➡️ Swipe to get to know them.

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Peace Brigades International USA @pbiusa.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

✊💜 International Women's Day (1/2) Today, March 8, we recognize the strength and commitment of women defenders who sustain communities, defend rights, and protect our planet. We also remember that there is still much progress to be made. ➡️ Swipe to learn more.

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PBI - Estado español @pbi-ee.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

¡Haz parte del equipo PBI México!✨ 📌¡Convocatoria de personas voluntarias en terreno! Ya está abierta nuestra convocatoria para quienes quieran formar parte de nuestro equipo de acompañamiento a defensorxs de #DDHH en México. 🔗Enlace para aplicar: pbi-mexico.org/es/invol%C3%...

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Peace Brigades International USA @pbiusa.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Colombia has deployed 30,000 troops to its border following the U.S. attack on Venezuela. Troops will be used for both security as well as humanitarian purposes as scores of refugees are reportedly expected at the border by the Colombian government. www.vanguardngr.com/2026/01/colo...

vanguardngr.com

Colombia deploys troops to Venezuela border after US attacks

Colombian President Gustavo Petro said Saturday he ordered the deployment of military forces to the Venezuelan border, following US strikes that, according to Donald Trump, ended with the capture of V...

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Peace Brigades International USA @pbiusa.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Early Saturday morning, the U.S. attacked Venezuela and captured the President and his wife. Click on the article below to read how the world is responding. Venezuela and other countries are calling for an urgent meeting of the UN Security Council. www.reuters.com/world/americ...

reuters.com

World reacts to US strikes on Venezuela

Following are reactions to Saturday's U.S. strikes on Venezuela.

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Peace Brigades International USA @pbiusa.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Our final ask of 2025! Donate today at the “Together We Rise” link in our bio or at bit.ly/pbiusa25 to support our work moving into 2026!

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Peace Brigades International USA @pbiusa.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

📢 PBI Honduras has opened a call for ex-PBI volunteers to join the team for a period of between 3 and 6 months starting in February 2026. Interested? Fill out the form available on our website and send it to us no later than January 11, 2026. Learn more: pbi-honduras.org/es/%C2%A1inv...

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Peace Brigades International USA @pbiusa.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

As we close out 2025, we are so grateful for our brave partners, volunteers, & donors who make our work of supporting threatened human rights & environmental defenders possible. To reach our $20k yearend goal, we still need to raise $5,695 more. Please consider donating today at bit.ly/pbiusa25.

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Peace Brigades International USA @pbiusa.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

As we gather for the holidays, PBI vols around the world remain in place supporting threatened HRDs. Donate today to stand in solidarity w/our teams missing holidays w/ family to support HRDs & movements for justice & help us reach our $20k yearend goal! We have raised 2/3 so far! bit.ly/pbiusa25

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Peace Brigades International USA @pbiusa.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Last Friday, PBI accompanied the Asociación para la Justicia y Reconciliación (AJR) at a gathering w/ the Ixil People where their lawyers shared updates on the #Genocide case. The first hearing—initially scheduled for Sept 2025 & later rescheduled for Dec 10, 2025—has now been postponed until 2026.

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Peace Brigades International USA @pbiusa.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

On Dec 9, several Honduran groups filed a complaint re election fraud, citing “serious irregularities” in the “transfer, distribution, verification, shipping" of election data & condemning alleged attempts to "impose foreign will,”… by the U.S & demanded “democratic processes ... be respected."

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Peace Brigades International USA @pbiusa.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

On December 11, Peace Brigades International-Honduras issued an alert regarding risks faced by the leaders of the Agrarian Platform and the campesino families of the Camarones cooperative in Quebrada de Arena, Tocoa, Colón. PBI continues to monitor this situation.

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Peace Brigades International USA @pbiusa.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Happy Int’l Human Rights Day! Today we reaffirm the universal truth that human rights are positive, essential, & attainable for all individuals & we recognize our collective duty to safeguard human dignity, advance equality, & promote justice w/in our communities & across borders. #HumanRightsDay

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Peace Brigades International USA @pbiusa.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

🎉 Happy Human Rights Defender Day! Today & everyday we celebrate the critical work of HRDs. From defeating nuclear power growth in Kenya to holding Guatemalan officials accountable for war crimes incl rape, HRDs fight for a better world for us all. Read more & support PBI’s work at PBIUSA.org.

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Andrew E. Miller @amazonmiller.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Faces of Amazon Resistance: See this @apnews.com profile of environmental defender Jani Silva and other social leaders who confront oil companies and illegal armed groups that issue threats of violence to repress legitimate protest. apnews.com/article/colo...

apnews.com

'It’s not safe to live here.' Colombia is deadliest country for environmental defenders

Jani Silva is a renowned environmental activist in Colombia’s Amazon, but she has been unable to live in her house for nearly a decade.

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Peace Brigades International USA @pbiusa.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Although Int’l Women’s HRD Day is over, we continue to emphasize the importance of the women who are fighting for human rights every day in Honduras, especially now, leading up to the general election. ✨ Today we put the spotlight on Lilian Borjas. ✨ Read about Liliana’s fight at bit.ly/3KDYjbO

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Peace Brigades International USA @pbiusa.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Thanks for supporting PBI on #GivingTuesday! Unable to give? No worries. Our yearend fundraiser is underway & now we need your help to raise $20k! Donate at bit.ly/pbiusa25 Individual gifts are so important to our work. Read how grant funding for human rights defense falls short: bit.ly/4pOsBrt.

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Peace Brigades International USA @pbiusa.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

If you’re able, please consider donating to PBI-USA today to help us reach our $2,000 GivingTuesday goal. With your support we’ll work to strengthen our team & extend our support to more defenders so they can continue their important work. Donate today @ bit.ly/3MlQTul

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Peace Brigades International USA @pbiusa.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Today we highlight PBI’s protection of human rights defenders (HRDs) by starting with the basics. Who is an HRD? HRDs act peacefully to promote & protect human rights. PBI draws attention to their work & provides protection when requested. Learn more & support our work today at pbiusa.org.

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Peace Brigades International USA @pbiusa.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

Today, on Women Human Rights Defenders Day, we honor the women defenders, activists, & leaders working for justice & peace. PBI proudly stands by these brave defenders, providing support and protection so they are able to continue their important work. #ProtectWomenDefenders #PBIaccompaniese

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Peace Brigades International USA @pbiusa.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

This Int’l Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women we call out the digital violence women & girls face, the harassment, cyberstalking, & AI-enhanced abuse used to silence human rights defenders, journalists, politicians, etc. Digital violence is real violence & there is #NoExcuse #EndVAW

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Women Human Rights Defenders International Coalition @whrdic.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Today marks the start of #WHRDAdvocacyWeek in Geneva. Twelve women human rights defenders are here to advance Indigenous Peoples’ rights, climate justice, and environmental protection.

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Peace Brigades International USA @pbiusa.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

This week high level meetings kick off at the UN General Assembly in NYC-marking the 80th bday of the UN, UN Climate Week, a High-Level Conference on Palestine & a two-state solution. Visit bit.ly/4mwuWoT for the human rights concerns that PBI teams & defenders are raising @ this year’s sessions.

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Peace Brigades International USA @pbiusa.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Today @globalwitness.org released their annual report on attacks on environmental defenders. Figures show 80% of land defenders killed or disappeared last year were in Latin America (120), w/ Colombia accounting for ~ 1/3 of the global total (48 of 146). Read the full report - gwitness.org/4mfM5Tu

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Peace Brigades International USA @pbiusa.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

PBI is Recruiting Field Volunteers to our Teams in Mexico & Guatemala! Applications for Mexico are due Sept 15, 2025 & for Guatemala, Oct 5th! 👉 Apply TODAY to stand alongside human rights defenders in: 🇲🇽 Mexico: bit.ly/41epoHQ 🇬🇹 Guatemala: bit.ly/45y5vgl Read more on our website @ bit.ly/4oywjWe

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Peace Brigades International USA @pbiusa.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

PBI stands in solidarity w/ peaceful protesters in Nepal demanding justice & we reaffirm our support for all who are committed to defending fundamental freedoms, justice, & human rights in Nepal. Their voices are vital to a vibrant democracy. Read our full statement @ bit.ly/4nlevMP

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Peace Brigades International USA @pbiusa.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

Violent crackdowns on protestors in Kenya involving enforced disappearances underscore the profound sacrifices HRDs make. Today we recognize the suffering of victims & affirm the urgent need for greater state action & accountability to end enforced disappearances. Read more here. shorturl.at/VQQIA

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Peace Brigades International USA @pbiusa.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

Thank you to everyone who contributed to our 2025 Flash Fundraising Drive! We ended Day 3 with $4,396 raised or 22% of our goal. Our work is too important to stop now. Our 3-Day flash fundraiser is now PBI-USA’s 30-Day Fiscal Yearend Fundraising Drive …. EXTRAVAGANZA! Donate TODAY @ bit.ly/45MjChX

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