This week, we welcomed Diana Villalobos Díaz, a prominent Mexican human rights defender, and Director of local human rights organisation CONTEC which defends indigenous communities in the Sierra Tarahumara, to London.

PBI UK hosts speaker tour focused on defending indigenous rights in Mexico, the most dangerous country in the world for land and environmental rights defenders

In a context of extreme violence and political corruption, human rights defenders in Ciudad Juárez are supporting victims and advocating for the changes needed to stem the tide of disappearances

In light of the International Day of Non-Violence, PBI UK’s Samantha-Rose Parvin looks at the threats facing nonviolent human rights defenders, and why they do it

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PBI Mexico Call for Volunteers: Apply before the October 28 to become work in Mexico alongside human rights defenders

On the International Day of Peace, join us in celebrating Kenyan human rights defenders bringing peace to their communities through the Social Justice Centre movement

After 20 years protecting human rights defenders in Mexico, new PBI report highlights the current threats facing activists there, and what we’re doing to support them

If the new government is to improve Britain’s security, sustainability, and standing in the world, then it needs new direction on regulation, rights, and global civic freedoms.

A statement from investors, and polling of the general public, show growing support for a Business, Human Rights and Environment Act

To mark the International Day for People of African Descent, PBI UK volunteer Roslynn Beighton introduces OFRANEH, a PBI-supported organisation in Honduras.

In May 2022, a dark landmark was reached in Mexico as the number of people registered as disappeared reached 100,000.

As many disappearances go unreported, the true scale of this horror is tragically unknown. On the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearance, we revisit the challenges and risks faced by those seeking to uncover the truth

The peace process in Nepal has been stalled since 2015, but campaigns to amend the Transitional Justice Bill put the country at a critical juncture in the struggle for justice

World Humanitarian Day is a global celebration of people helping people. It is intended to raise public awareness of humanitarian assistance worldwide. Join us in celebrating human rights defenders, our humanitarian heroes.

Running 26.2 miles is no small feat for anyone at any age, but at 80 years old, Bevis is taking on the incredible challenge to run the London Marathon for human rights, environmental justice, and peace.

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As Gustavo Petro is sworn in as Colombia’s first leftwing President, PBI sets out the status of human rights defenders.

An overview of our work and impact around the world supporting human rights defenders at risk