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peace brigades international (pbi) – Deutscher Zweig e.V.
Hamburg, DEImpact-drivenNGOHuman RightsEducation
Impact3Sustainability Goals
Employees2 - 10
Founded1991
LocationHamburg
About us
peace brigades international (pbi) – Deutscher Zweig e.V. protects human rights defenders who face threats due to their commitment. The organization accompanies these activists, who advocate for minority rights, fight against impunity, or resist environmental destruction. PBI Germany also offers extensive education projects on human rights, peace, and participation for various age groups. As part of an international network, the organization is active worldwide and promotes engagement through volunteering and donations.
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Sustainability Goals
Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
Protecting Human Rights Defenders Globally
Peace Brigades International (PBI) – Deutscher Zweig e.V. accompanies threatened activists, ensuring their safety to enable their crucial work for peace and justice.
Quality Education
Education Programs for Human Rights and Peace
The organization provides extensive education projects on human rights, peace, and participation, including formats for Education for Sustainable Development.
Reduced Inequalities
Supporting Activists Against Inequality
PBI Germany protects human rights defenders who advocate for minority rights and combat discrimination, thereby contributing to the reduction of inequalities.
FAQs
Q1What is the core mission of peace brigades international (pbi) – Deutscher Zweig e.V.?+
The organization protects human rights defenders who face threats due to their commitment, accompanying them in their work for minority rights, against impunity, or to protect the environment and living spaces. This aligns with the UN Declaration on Human Rights Defenders. Additionally, PBI Germany offers extensive education projects on human rights, peace, and participation.
Q2Where does peace brigades international (pbi) – Deutscher Zweig e.V. operate?+
The German branch has its office in Hamburg. As part of an international network, PBI operates globally with country groups in Europe and North America, and maintains field projects in countries such as Colombia, Guatemala, Honduras, Kenya, Mexico, and Nicaragua.
Q3How can individuals support peace brigades international (pbi) – Deutscher Zweig e.V.?+
Individuals can get involved through volunteering opportunities in Germany or as ZFD specialists in various project countries. The organization also relies on donations to sustain its protective and educational efforts.
Q4Where can interested individuals find career opportunities at peace brigades international (pbi) – Deutscher Zweig e.V.?+
Potential applicants can find information on current job openings and internships on the organization's official careers page. This can be found at https://pbideutschland.de/de/mitmachen/jobs-und-praktika.
Q5Which Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) does peace brigades international (pbi) – Deutscher Zweig e.V. primarily address?+
The organization primarily focuses on SDG 16 "Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions" through the protection of human rights defenders. Secondarily, it contributes to SDG 4 "Quality Education" through its educational projects and to SDG 10 "Reduced Inequalities."
