| Description | Grant file containing correspondence, minutes, agendas, copies of published material, newsletters, leaflets and funding requests relating to Peace Brigades International (PBI). Funding source(s): Barrow and Geraldine S. Cadbury Trust. Applicant overview: PBI was founded in 1981 to further the work of international non-violent action in support of human rights. PBI sends small unarmed 'peace teams' invited into areas of violent repression or conflict. Teams accompany union leaders, human rights and peasant organisations. This non-violent escort service is supported by an Emergency Response Network (ERN) which works closely with Amnesty International to ensure that world opinion is alerted whenever a kidnapping or assassination occurs. Nature of support: No grant was made. Minutes: B&GSCT 7370. Notes: File organised by date from newest to oldest. File numbered '2/19'. |