Colombia Project

About CPT Colombia

Magdalena Medio Christian Peacemaker Teams (CPT) Colombia works together on grassroots initiatives to expose and transform structures of domination and oppression through active nonviolence in order to make possible the reign of God -a world grounded in respect, justice and love, even of enemies.

The Team is based in and has a long history of working in the Magdalena Medio region, although in recent years we have also begun to do occasional accompaniment in other parts of the country.

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Demand Justice for Las Pavas

Action Alert: Campaign for Return of Community of Las Pavas to their Land

Yes, the community of Las Pavas is making progress in the effort return to their land!  Your efforts have helped ! But we still need more action!  The Body Shop – in response to the ongoing campaign - recently completed an investigation of palm oil supplier Daabon’s activities in Las Pavas which found serious problems with Daabon’s operations.  Even so, The Body Shop has yet to publicly state that they will stop buying palm oil from Daabon unless Daabon returns the land to the displaced community of Las Pavas, pays reparations for damage done, and works to correct damage to the environment there.

Take Action:  Send a letter –or  please re-send if you sent one before – to The Body Shop encouraging them to take action to correct the situation.     [CLICK HERE TO SEND LETTER!!!!]

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COLOMBIA: Action Alert: Support Demilitarization in Colombia

CPT Colombia calls on supporters to make phone calls to support the Women’s and People's International Summit of the Americas Against Militarization, and to oppose U.S. bases in Colombia.

COLOMBIA ANALYSIS: July: Bicentennial of “independence,” ten years of Plan Colombia

July was a busy month for social activists in Colombia. The 20th marked the Bicentennial of Colombia’s so called “independence,” and the 13th marked 10 years of Plan Colombia.

COLOMBIA ANALYSIS: July: Bicentennial of “independence,” ten years of Plan Colombia - full version

July was a busy month for social activists in Colombia. The 20th marked the Bicentennial of Colombia’s so called “independence,” and the 13th marked 10 years of Plan Colombia.

COLOMBIA ACTION ALERT: Support Summit Against Militarization (full details)

CPT Colombia calls for actions to support the Women's and People’s International Summit of the Americas Against Militarization.

COLOMBIA: One year later: palm, displacement, and murder

A year after farmers were evicted from Las Pavas, people struggling for land rights across Colombia continue in spite of threats and assassinations. We must join their struggle for justice.

CPTnet Stories

Events

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Colombia Delegation (APPLY TODAY!!!) Wed, 10/13/2010 Tue, 10/26/2010
Colombia Delegation (national) Sat, 04/16/2011 Sat, 04/23/2011
Colombia Delegation Thu, 05/19/2011 Thu, 06/02/2011
Colombia Delegation Thu, 07/14/2011 Wed, 07/27/2011
Colombia Delegation Thu, 09/22/2011 Wed, 10/05/2011