Columbia Sanctuary Partnership News

The Chicago Colombia Sanctuary Project has received multiple requests for refuge from Colombian human rights workers who are under threat and must leave Colombia. CCSP is looking for congregations in the Chicago area who would be willing to host a Colombian individual or family.

A sanctuary recipient will need respite & hospitality, including:

Our Concern:

 On June 20, Colombian human rights activist and theologian Abilio Pena was assaulted and intimidated by known members of the Black Eagles paramilitary group in western Colombia.  Abilio, two other human rights defenders from the Inter-Church Justice and Peace Commission, and a group of Afro-Colombians displaced from their lands were on their way to Curvarado, Choco...

I just made a blogspot so I can share my adventures in
Colombia with you.  I will be heading to Colombia with Christian
Peacemaker Teams on Monday, February 9 and will be there until March 20.  I hope
to be able to keep fairly regular posts on my time there and about the
work we will do accompanying threatened communities.

Visit:  http://paulincolombia.blogspot.com/

Peace,

  IMMIGRATION DETENTION COURT WATCH

People of faith and good conscience have come together to monitor and observe the Immigration Court System to help ensure the fair and humane treatement of immigrants.

Please see the attached documents for more information on how to participate.