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Alliance for Global Justice Statement on the End of the War in Colombia

The Alliance for Global Justice (AfGJ) congratulates the Colombian people in their achievement of an end to more than 52 years of civil war. We want to salute the popular movements that have brought a government entrenched in war and repression to the table to talk peace. Even more, we want to thank the popular…

Urgent Call for Solidarity with Oaxaca’s Teachers Union

The Alliance for Global Justice denounces the brutal repression on June 19, 2016 against striking teachers in Oaxaca, Mexico that has left 12 teachers and students dead. They were killed by federal, state and local police who fired on unarmed, nonviolent demonstrators. According to a report by Telesur, the dead include 10 in Nochixtlan, one…

June 15th- Join the Global Day of Action for Justice for Berta!

Participate in the Online Action! STILL NO JUSTICE FOR BERTA CÁCERES!  In solidarity with the call to action by the Civic Council of Popular and Indigenous Organizations of Honduras (COPINH) for June 15, 2016, the Honduras Solidarity Network of North America (HSN) is organizing an electronic action to support COPINH and the Honduran people at…

More than Just a Delegation

“Loving Creator, full of love and mercy, I want to ask you for my Migrant brothers and sisters. Have pity on them and protect them, as they suffer mistreatments and humiliations on their journeys, are labeled as dangerous, and marginalized for being foreigners. Make them be respected and valued for their dignity. Touch with Your goodness the many that seem…

SOA Watch Convergence this October

The SOA Watch Convergence at the Border is taking place from October 7-10, 2016 at the border wall in Nogales, Sonora / Arizona. Mobilize your communities to take a stand for justice and against militarization. The convergence will include workshops and events on both sides of the U.S./ Mexico border, as well as art, music,…

Register for AfGJ’s National Call: What’s Going on In Honduras & the Importance of International Solidarity and Human Right accompaniment

Thurs, May 26 4:30pm PT / 7:30pm ET Register Here Ever since a popular president was overthrown by a US supported military coup the majority working and farming population of Honduras have been under severe attack by the oligarchy controlled Honduran Government, and their military and paramilitary thugs. This worsening horror is taking place under…

REPORT ON COLOMBIAN FARM WORKERS TOUR OF THE UNITED STATES

by Nidia Quintero, General Secretary of Fensuagro, The National Unitary Federation of Agricultural Workers Unions During the days of April 1-9, 2016, a tour was organized in certain cities of the United States by our companions in the Alliance for Global Justice, with whom we have had a solidarity agreement of support for human rights…

AFGJ Summer Delegations!

Registration Deadlines for Summer Delegations are quickly approaching.  Please consider joining us: Human Rights Accompaniment and Struggle in Honduras Date: June 27-July 6. Applications due: May 27th   Is the US Still Interfering with Nicaragua’s Democracy? Dates: August 5-14 Applications due: July 5   Space is limited so don’t delay! Click through on the titles…