Unarmed Bodyguards: International Accompaniment for the Protection of Human Rights - Softcover

Mahony, Liam; Eguren, Luis Enrique

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1565490681 ISBN 13: 9781565490680

Publisher: Kumarian Press, 1997

Synopsis

* Couples vivid stories of accompaniment with interviews of volunteers, activists, and political officials
* Draws on examples from locations such as Guatemala, El Salvador, Sri Lanka, Columbia, and Haiti

Accompaniment refers to the presence of unarmed foreign volunteers at the side of civilian activists, helping to deter violent, politically-motivated attacks and encourage democratic activities to proceed. Mahony and Eguren show the success of this concept through the story of Peace Brigade International’s accompaniment of activists throughout the world. They stress that such protection saves lives and catalyzes new organizations, thus enabling their growth and adding to their stability.

Alongside detailed political analyses, the authors also provide a humanist perspective, generating hope at the idea of non-violent resistance. These courageous acts of accompaniment will interest those involved in conflict resolution, peace processes, and students of national and international politics.

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Review

"Generates profound hope and inspiration at the idea of non-violent, popular resistance, and sheer awe at the courage of those activists and accompaniment volunteers who put it into practice."

"There are many lessons here of great significance, if we choose to learn them."

Edition details

• Publisher: Kumarian Press
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 1565490681
• ISBN 13: 9781565490680
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 300