Peru
Faith Groups Ask U.S. Amb. to Peru to Defend the Right to Peaceful Protest
Maryknoll joined ten other faith groups in a letter to the U.S. Ambassador to Peru requesting the Ambassador's support for the human rights of government protestors.
Peru: Letter of Solidarity with Aymara, Uro and Quechua Brothers and Sisters
We are writing to express our solidarity with you and your struggle and to tell you that as Christians we recognize the great example you are setting for the whole country with your marches in defense of true democracy and human rights; you are exemplary citizens and we demand that you be respected as such.
Peru: Indigenous People Call for Justice
Protests following the failed coup attempt of the former president were met with deadly police violence
Peru Faith Letter to President Biden
Mr. President, we ask you to immediately suspend U.S. security assistance to Peru until the violent repression ends and human rights violations are addressed.
Peruvian Church Leaders and Human Rights Leaders Condemn Massacre
What happened in the city of Juliaca and Puno can only be described as one of the worst massacres that have occurred in our country in recent years. We reiterate that it is not up to the National Police of Peru or the Peruvian Armed Forces to resolve the conflicts that have been taking place. It is the duty of the central government and the Congress of the Republic to find a realistic, nonviolent solution within a reasonable time that will restore tranquility and peace to the country.
Maryknoll Missioners in Peru call for respect for life amidst conflict
As of this morning 26 people have been killed in the country during the protests of the last week (some only teenagers). We are hoping that there be no further loss of life and that the government listen to the people.
2018 Letelier-Moffitt International Human Rights Award
42nd Annual Letelier-Moffitt Human Rights Awards
Date: Thursday, October 4, 2018
Time: TBD
Location: Carnegie Institute of Washington
1530 P Street NW
Washington, DC 20005