Recent Activities of Chicagoans for a Peaceful Colombia

Chicagoans for a Peaceful Colombia worked alongside other local and/or national organizations to promote and carry out the events and activities listed here. In addition to these, Chicagoans for a Peaceful Colombia organizes other activities such as speaking events, radio interviews, and informal gatherings with visiting Colombian human rights defenders.

April 4 & 17, 2008
"Frekuensia Kolombiana: Tuning In to the Colombian Hip Hop Movement"

Cosponsors, Chicago/Midwest Premiere Presentation @ the 24th annual Chicago Latino Film Festival.

January 27, 2008
* Video-Letter Opposing the US-Colombia FTA, from Chicago Groups

* A letter from Chicago-area organizations and unions opposing the U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement

April 26, 2006
Walking the Word
The Indigenous Movement, Resistance and Non-violence in Colombia

October 21-23, 2005
International Conference in Chicago
Partnering for Peace: Colombian & North American Communities in Solidarity

September 19 & 20, 2005
Images Of War
Photo Exhibition and Lecture (pdf file)

May 6, 2005
Vigils at the Colombian Consulate in Chicago, across the US, and Bogotá

March 5, 2005
International Women's Day Event:
Stop Violence Against Women Worldwide

October 6, 2004
City of Chicago Resolution Declares October 6, 2004, a "Day of Recognition for the Detained and Disappeared of Colombia"

July-August 2004
Delegation to Colombian Communities