Highlights of 2012. Salons & Presentations Jan. 19 “Human Rights & Gold Mining in Latin America” presentation by MineWatch Feb. 16 “Peruvians' National.

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 Consulate

February 2012

Thank You!