CAMPAÑA EN PRO DE LA DEFENSA DE LOS DERECHOS HUMANOS

EDITORIAL: Las violaciones de derechos humanos no sólo afectan a aquellos que las sufren de manera directa, sus familiares y amigos sino también a todas las comunidades y sociedades. Al leer una noticia de alguna violación de derechos humanos, además de la sensibilidad y preocupación que nos genera, muchas veces sólo movemos de manera negativa la cabeza, acompañado de un pensamiento de solidaridad con aquellos que son víctimas de tales actos. Pero hay mucho más que se puede hacer. Si quieres colaborar con la campaña que desde "Delito y Violencia" iniciamos, para colaborar de manera activa en el cese de las violaciones de derechos humanos, puedes escribir cartas o correos electrónicos a la embajada del país donde está ocurriendo el hecho y además a las organizaciones de derechos humanos de tu localidad. Cada carta cuenta, cada correo electrónico tiene su peso específico. Muchos granos de arena, hacen una montaña. Juntos podremos: Por todos los derechos para todas las personas.

PUBLISHING HOUSE (EDITORIAL): Violations of human rigths not only affect those who suffer them directly, their families or friends; but also, their communities and societies. When we read any news concerning human right´s violations, besides the sensibility or worry it generates, we only move our heads showing dissapointment and fill our minds with thoughts of solidarity, however, there is a lot more we can do. If you want to contribute with the campaign " Delito y Violencia " to help preventing violations of human rights, you may write letters or e-mails to the ambassy of the country were they take place or any organization of human rights in your community. Every letter or e-mail is important and have an specific weight. Many grains of sand make a mountain. Together we can do it: human rights for all people.


miércoles, 9 de julio de 2008

Colombia: Martha Obando (Dona Chila) was shot dead


On June 29, 2008, Martha Obando was shot dead in the main street of her suburb in the outskirts of Buenaventura, Colombia. Obando, known affectionately as Dona Chila, was an active community and women's rights leader.
She started a small organization for women who had fled conflict and are now heads of their households.
Dona Chila was killed one hour after organizing a children's tournament of traditional games, held to dissuade young people from engaging in violence. Although many Colombians are unfortunately killed each year, Dona Chila's colleagues fear her murder was related to her human rights advocacy.
Take action now to urge the Colombian government to:
Immediately investigate the killing and prosecute those responsible;
Publicly condemn the killing; and
Ensure that other women leaders in the region are adequately protected.





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