Where we work

: A PBI volunteer accompanies OPIM president Obtilia Eugenio Manuel as she meets with the wives of the 5 OPIM prisoners. These 5 prisoners have been declared prisoners of conscience by Amnesty International. Four of the five were released on March 19, 2009.

Mexico city

PBI has an office in Mexico City that not only coordinates the project's activities and maintains contact with embassies and authorities. In Mexico City PBI also accompanies Emiliana, Alejandro and Francisco Cerezo Contreras, members of the Cerezo Committee.

Guerrero

PBI has been present in the state of Guerrero since 2001 and currently accompanies a variety of organizations including indigenous groups, environmentalists, and human rights organizations.

Oaxaca

PBI has received several petitions for accompaniment from the state of Oaxaca since its inception. In October 2008, PBI opened a local office in Oaxaca City in order to better respond to these petitions and currently accompanies three organisations in the state.

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¡Video about PBI!

Bearing Witness from PBI UK on Vimeo.

This five minute film produced by Alan Ereira for PBI UK is an excellent short introduction to the work of PBI and how acompaniment protects human rights defenders who are threatened with violence.

Protection Mechanism

PBI supports the proposal for Mechanism for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders and Journalists in Mexico.

See the Cencos microsite about this project (Spanish)

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Help us protect more human rights defenders this year.

Peace Brigades International - Mexico Project Office
Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4LT, U.K.
Tel: +44 20 7065 0775
Email: pbimexico(at)remove-this.pbi-mexico.org

International Office, Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4LT, U.K. Tel: +44 20 7065 0775
To find your nearest PBI office visit the international contact page