WORK OF PEACE BRIGADES INTERNATIONAL IN COLOMBIA

Early day motion 615, tabled 31 January 2005 by Lord Allan of Hallam (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 86 members.

That this House notes the work of Peace Brigades International (PBI) in providing observer and accompaniment teams for human rights organisations in Colombia; applauds its efforts to protect the political space of non-violent human rights defenders and to support Colombian initiatives which promote respect for human rights and international humanitarian law; expresses its support for the continuation of this valuable work; congratulates PBI on 10 years of work in Colombia; and urges the Government to assist the project politically and financially so that it can continue to do its life-saving and vital work in the search for peace in Colombia.

Signatures by party: Labour 52, Liberal Democrat 22, Conservative 5, Labour/Co-operative 4, Plaid Cymru 3.