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The Power of One: Protecting Human Rights Activists in Conflict-Ridden Colombia

Discover how the Peace Brigades International uses physical accompaniment and journalism to safeguard activists in Colombia facing threats from guerrilla and paramilitary groups. Explore the complexities of Colombia’s conflict, the challenges activists endure, and the vital role of support in protecting human rights. This article delves into the impact of PBI's work on defending those at risk, shedding light on the relentless struggle for peace in a land marred by violence.

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The Power of One: Protecting Human Rights Activists in Conflict-Ridden Colombia

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  1. Protecting the Protectors By Stephen Davies

  2. In their work, PBI has shown the power of one by using physical accompaniment and journalistic publication to support and protect human rights activists who are threatened by guerilla and paramilitary groups working to undermine the Colombian government and economy.

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  14. Works Cited • Colombian Conflict Map. Map. World Meets US. N.p., 3 Mar. 2008. Web. 15 May 2012. <http://worldmeets.us/‌talcual000003.shtml#axzz1uxeQFonN>. • Colombian congress. N.d. Good Morning Colombia. Blogspot, n.d. Web. 15 May 2012. <http://goodmorningcolombianews.blogspot.com/>. • Colombian president Alvaro Uribe. N.d. The Rag Blog. Web. 15 May 2012. <http://theragblog.blogspot.com>. • Flag of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). 3 Nov. 2007. Wikipedia. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 May 2012. <http://en.wikipedia.org/‌wiki/>. • Oil drilling in the sunset. N.d. I Hate the Media. N.p., 20 Apr. 2011. Web. 17 May 2012. <http://www.ihatethemedia.com/>. • PBI. Peace Brigades International activists in Colombia. N.d. Poverty Matters Blog. The Guardian , 4 Nov. 2011. Web. 17 May 2012. <http://guardian.co.uk/>. • “Where we Work.” Peace Brigades International. N.p., 17 May 2012. Web. 17 May 2012. <http://www.pbi-colombia.org/‌los-proyectos/‌pbi-colombia/‌donde-trabajamos/‌?L=1>.

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