VisionPBI envisions a world in which people address conflicts non violently, where human rights are universally upheld and social justice and intercultural respect have become a reality. MissionPBI works to open a space for peace in which conflicts can be dealt with non-violently. We use a strategy of international presence and concern that supports local initiatives and contributes to developing a culture of peace and justice. We act on request of local non-violent groups working for human rights and social change in regions where there is oppression and conflict. The aim of PBI's international presence is to accompany both political and social processes through a joint strategy of deterring violence and promoting active non-violence. Our international teams of volunteers use methods such as protective accompaniment, peace education, independent observation and analysis of the conflict situation. In addition, PBI learns about, develops, and models forms of nonviolent intervention. Where possible, we initiate contacts with all the parties to a conflict in order to inform of our presence. PBI supports this work through a broad international network of organizations and individuals. Our identity is built upon nonhierarchical structures and consensual processes. Approved by the General Assembly of PBI, Sweden, 1998 |
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Sign up for PBI enewsSelect a local PBI enews or chose the International enews. Latest publications Special report on impunitySilence-Impunity-Conflict: breaking a dangerous cycle Special report on impunity (pdf 1.3 MB)  Quarterly Bulletin June 2010Obituary Emmanuel Goo - Introduction to the Jakarta/Papua dialogue - The Jakarta/Papua dialogue; an interview with Muridan Widjojo from LIPI - The Jakarta/Papua dialogue; an interview with Neles Tebay - The Jakarta/Papua dialogue; an article by Matius Murid - The Jakarta/Papua dialogue; an article by Deacon John Djonga- The EU Guidelines for the safety of Human Rights Defenders an Indonesian approach - The implementation of the EU Guidelines for Human Rights Defenders an opportunity and a challenge - A former volunteer returns: an interview with Gerrit Meyer - Staff profile: an interview with the IP International Volunteer Coordinator Quarterly Bulletin June 2010 (pdf 549 KB)  PBI Nepal Impunity Publication - May 2011The culture of impunity in Nepal related to conflict-era crimes continues and affects present-day access to justice. There is an absence of rule of law in many areas and rising insecurity as a result. Human rights defenders working against impunity or within this environment are made vulnerable. Here PBI-Nepal's partners and volunteers describe the situation and the effects on human rights defenders. PBI Nepal Impunity Publication - May 2011 (pdf 2.6 MB)  PBI Annual Review 2011PBI Annual Review 2011 (pdf 1.6 MB)  Namaste 06 July 2010 - EnglishIn this 6th issue of Namaste PBI wishes to bring your attention to the topic of discrimination in Nepal. Despite improvements in the Interim Constitution of 2007, discrimination is still present in many laws. Namaste 06 July 2010 - English (pdf 812 KB)  MIP 100 January 2012Our Monthly Information Package for January, details the activities of PBI during the month (including all meetings with national authorities, civil society organisations and the diplomatic corp). MIP 100 January 2012 (pdf 241 KB)  Honduras - the defence of human rights: a high-risk activityHonduras - the defence of human rights: a high-risk activity (pdf 2.4 MB)  Dignas: Voices of Women Human Rights Defenders in Mexico, March 2012Dignas: Voices of Women Human Rights Defenders in Mexico, March 2012 (pdf 5.1 MB)  ColomPBIa no 19: Peace initiatives in Colombia, November 2012ColomPBIa no 19: Peace initiatives in Colombia, November 2012 (pdf 0.9 MB)  ColomPBIa no 18: Mining in Colombia - At what cost?, November 2011ColomPBIa no 18: Mining in Colombia - At what cost?, November 2011 (pdf 2.5 MB) |
