International Peace Observatory in Colombia

photo of three members of the IPO in a boat on a muddy river

Kelly has served one year in Colombia, South America, as part of the International Peace Observatory (IPO), and is heading back now for further volunteer service doing human rights accompaniment. She shares stories "from the ground" in Colombia, the people, the violence and the causes.

You can read Kelly's Blog for more of her personal stories.

Kelly grew up in the Chippewa Vally, was a founder of Just Peace following 9/11/2001, continues her witness and service in Milwakee with Casa Maria Catholic Worker House, where she heard the stories that led her to Colombia.

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Kelly Lundeen - International Peace Observatory in Colombia
Drug war in Colombia?
Kelly addresses the "why" of US policy and funding in Colombia - is it because of their role in production cocaine sold in America?
Suppression of labor unions in Colombia
What led Kelly to Colombia? She heard the testimony of a assilee from Colombia, witness to the murder of a union leader killed by the paramilitary squads.
Protecting civilians through witness
What Kelly does is sometimes called "accompaniment". Does their witness and presence make a difference in protecting the people? Kelly shares a story of one case where their presence made the crucial difference.
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