Denver Justice and Peace Committee
Highlights of 2012
Salons & PresentationsJan. 19“Human Rights & Gold Mining in Latin America” presentation by MineWatchFeb. 16“Peruvians' National March for Water” presented by Robbin Jeri & friendsMar. 22“Honduras: correspondents return with shocking testimonies” by returnees, Irene Rodriguez and Margie ThompsonApr. 19“All Eyes on El Salvador” by election observers, Carol & Bob RoseMay 17“Nicaragua Health: Past, Present & Future” by returnees, Jeremy Lee and Sharif AbdelhamidJune 19“Granito” the documentary film follow up on Guatemala's genocideJuly 19“Living in a Tz'utujil Mayan Community” by returnee, Tommy TimmSept. 20“Guatemala Today: a roundtable discussion” led by CAMINOS groupOct. 18“Guatemala Accompanier Report” by returnee Tarun Gudz
QUARTERLY POTLUCK SOCIALS
Fun, Food, and Friendship
Dec. 16Holiday potluck with Julio Cochoy, Quiche Mayan author and survivor
Apr. 19Spring potluck
July 27Summer potluck
FUNDRAISERS
May 3Beer tasting at Renegade Brewing Company
May 19Spring Build for Peace
Oct. 13Fall Build for Peace
ADVOCACY ACTION ALERTS
Mar. 5- to urge our US Reps to sign the Dear Colleague Letter regarding
human rights abuse in the Aguán region of Honduras
Apr. 12- to urge our US Reps to Co-Sponsor HR 3368 on Latin American
Military Training Review Act
May 16- to tell Congress to maintain the military ban on Guatemala
June 26- to send letters in defense of human rights in Mexico
Aug. 13- to urge US Senators to oppose the Trans-Pacific Partnership Trade Agreement
MARCHES AND DEMONSTRATIONS
Dec. 10March on International Human Rights Day at the Capitol with Occupy Denver
Jan. 1629th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. MARADE-with EVERYBODY!
Jan. 26Meeting with the Peruvian Consul and MineWatch members regarding Newmont's gold mining abuses in Cajamarca
Feb. 10March to the Peruvian Consulate for the Right to Water—in solidarity with the National March for Water in Lima, Peru the same day, by MineWatch
July 27Meeting with Newmont directors of Environmental & Social Responsibility and MineWatch members regarding Newmont's gold-mining in Cajamarca
Human Rights Day 2011:
DJPC & Occupy Denver March
DJPC March to Peruvian
ConsulateFebruary 2012
Thank You!