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PBI Australia, one of many PBI country groups, was founded in 1999. PBI Australia provides support to international field projects in Colombia, Guatemala, Mexico and Nepal. Some of the ways we do this are:-Encourage civil society to bear witness as human rights observersEvery year, PBI's country groups work together to recruit, train and send 80 protective accompaniment volunteers into the field. The PBI volunteers come from all over the world and act as the ‘eyes and ears' of the global community. Their presence, physically and symbolically, sends the message that the international community will not accept human rights violations or abuses. It is through this strategy of accompaniment and observation, that PBI literally saves lives.-Recruit volunteers PBI Australia holds talks at various groups and institutions to introduce people to PBI, its principles and protective accompaniment strategy. When there is demand it can run more in dept orientation sessions. This is an important starting point for volunteers interested in applying to Projects, or getting involved with the Country Group. -Raise awareness for PBI and the groups we accompany PBI Australia focuses on increasing the awareness and understanding within the Australian community of human rights laws, peace-building and nonviolent conflict resolution. -Build a support networkPBI field volunteers are walking symbols of international support for human rights. Their presence sends the message that the international community will not accept human rights violations or abuses. Field volunteers are backed up by an international network of PBI members, MPs and representatives from the legal sector. Through our Support Network we mobilise the international community in times of crisis to exert immediate international pressure.
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