Call-in for Colombia This Week!
by Vanessa Kritzer and Lisa Haugaard
on April 19, 2010
Over the last couple weeks, from Tempe, Arizona to Duluth, Minnesota,
Olympia, Washington to Jackson Heights, New York, people like you have
been creating hundreds of portraits of our
Colombian sisters and brothers and have been showcasing them in your community centers, churches
and city streets. And people are paying attention! 
But to make a real impact, we need Washington to get in on the
conversation, too.
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National Days of Action for Colombia Begin
by Vanessa Kritzer and Lisa Haugaard
on April 08, 2010
The National Days of Action for Colombia have begun! As we write you this update, people all across the country are gathering their materials, friends, and families, and are preparing to "face the displaced." Are you? Click here to get involved!
If this is the first time you're hearing about it, don't worry; it's not too late. Here are four ways you can get involved in the movement to stand with those working for peace in Colombia.
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Colombia Needs Advocates like You in 2010!
by Lisa Haugaard & Vanessa Kritzer
on January 14, 2010
Did you have a restful holiday? We hope you did because now that the
new year is here we're going to be putting you back to work in pushing
for real change in U.S. policies towards Colombia.
As we pointed out in a recent blog post reflecting on " Obama's First Year,"
although the administration promised us a foreign policy that would
bring us hope and change, Colombia policy is still falling far short.
Giving Colombia a free pass on the human rights conditions, signing
military base agreements, continuing high levels of military aid—these
actions are a bitter disappointment. Yet we have seen some good signs,
especially when President Obama raised real concerns about human rights
and democracy when Colombian President Uribe came to visit the White
House. This year, no excuses: We want our government to use both words and deeds to say that respect for human rights does matter.
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Congress Makes a Resolution Supporting Indigenous and Afro-Colombians
by Vanessa Kritzer and Lisa Haugaard
on March 26, 2010
Until two years ago, José Goyes had lived in the indigenous community of
Honduras in Cauca, Colombia. But his life came under threat because of
his role as a leader in his community's struggle for land rights in the
face of abuses committed by a multinational corporation that owns a dam
in their area. The threats got worse and worse until finally on July 5,
2008, as he was leaving his office, hitmen fired 4 shots at him.
Luckily, he survived, but he was forced to flee to Bogotá. 
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Urgent Action Needed To Change Colombia Policy
by Lisa Haugaard and Vanessa Kritzer
on November 18, 2009
Have you called yet?
Last week, we told you about the letter on Colombia that's circulating
in Congress and what you can do to help. We've had a good start, but we
still need more action from grassroots activists like you and the
people in your community.
Please take two minutes right now to give your representative a call.
Here's How:
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Get Ready to Stand with Colombia's Heroes
by Vanessa Kritzer and Lisa Haugaard
on March 11, 2010
Spring is coming and major grassroots action for peace in Colombia is near! Soon communities all across the country will start preparing for Days of Prayer and Action, when we will join in solidarity with our Colombian sisters and brothers and show policymakers the real size of the movement for change in U.S.-Colombia policy.
We want to make sure we can count on you to get involved because right now the stakes are higher than ever before.
Congress Will Send Our Message to State
by Lisa Haugaard and Vanessa Kritzer
on November 10, 2009
We're hitting the ground running with Human Rights NOW and we need you to join us in a taking an urgent action today.
Our mission? Convince as many congressional representatives as possible before December 7th
to sign on to a letter calling for real change in U.S. policy towards
Colombia, so that it can be sent out ASAP to Secretary of State
Clinton.
Click here to find out how!
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