Walter Nyabadza is a Zimbabwean human rights lawyer in exile in the UK, following the reprisals he faced back home. He currently works at Peace Brigades International (PBI) UK, advocating for stronger policies for the protection of human rights defenders, as well as mobilising legal support for those at risk. Here, Walter tells his story…

Peace Brigades International is looking for field volunteers for their Guatemala and Honduras teams.

As attacks against land activists spike across Latin America, we launch an urgent call for help. From 20 - 27 April, whilst match funds last, your donation towards PBI UK’s work with environmental rights defenders will be doubled.

International legal experts call for urgent action to protect Indigenous peoples; express grave concern at impact of violent forced evictions in Guatemala.

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In 2020 PBI launched a new accompaniment project in Costa Rica focused on providing support to exiled Nicaraguan human rights defenders. As civic and democratic spaces continue to shrink, we provide an insight into the deepening human rights crisis.

Applications to join the PBI Guatemala team close April 9th

Sahara, a PBI volunteer in Northern Mexico, shared some of their experiences with us about what it’s like to be on the frontline of PBI.

Following on from the International Day of the Endangered Lawyer, we take a look at how the law is being used to restrict the work of human rights defenders, and what the international legal community can do to help.

Mexican defender Alejandro of the United Peoples' Association of the Cholulteca Region, home to Mexico’s two famous volcanoes Iztaccihuatl and Popocatépetl, speaks out against the “projects of death” being imposed upon indigenous Nahuatl communities in the municipality of Juan C. Bonilla, Puebla.

Human Rights Defender award winner Mandira Sharma on the situation in Nepal and how the international community can support victims of torture.

Lupita Hernández discusses the critical situation for the indigenous community of Coloradas in the Sierra Tarahumara region of Chihuahua, Mexico.

Junia on youth and gender inequality in Kenya

Riska Carolina on the fight for LGBTQ+ rights in Indonesia

2022 was a turbulent year for human rights around the world. It was also a very busy one for PBI UK. Whether organising training and legal support, facilitating access to decision-makers and support networks, or providing protection and solidarity, in 2022 PBI supported defenders when they needed us most, so that they could mobilise safely and effectively.

On International Human Solidarity Day, PBI’s UK Director Ben Leather reflects upon his recent trip to Mexico

The Big Give is an opportunity to double your donation to PBI, and help us protect human rights defenders and get their voices heard in 2023!

This week, PBI UK welcomes Dr Mandira Sharma to London to discuss human rights, justice, and truth in Nepal.

The experience of a PBI Volunteer: Accompanying the women human rights defenders transforming Honduras