Defending Human Rights in Colombia: A High-Risk Activity
Australian volunteer Carly Dawson has spent 12 months in Barrancabermeja, Colombia, providing protective accompaniment for grassroots human rights defenders who are facing threats for their work for human rights.
A public forum exploring the state of human rights in Colombia since the election of Santos, the courageous work of Colombian human rights defenders, and the role of the international community in keeping them safe.
Speakers:
* Dr. Ralph Newmark from La Trobe University - Director, Institute of Latin American Studies
* Carly Dawson (Sydney) from PBI Colombia
New videos from PBI Colombia
Latin music and refreshments available- Entry by gold coin donation
For more info and to RSVP contact PBI Australia