From Frayba we maintain that we are in the deepening of a human rights crisis in the state of Chiapas and the country; in this period we continue to tell stories of terror and pain, in the midst of an endless war against the people
Forced displacement is a phenomenon that particularly affects indigenous peoples in Chiapas. The Civil Observer Brigades (BriCO) organized by Frayba represent an important effort to put a halt to this. If you are interested in becoming a BriCO volunteer, please take a look here to find out more https://schoolsforchiapas.org/become-a-human-rights-observer/
Forced Displacement Affects Indigenous and Rural Communities in Chiapas READ MORE »
The recent spate of violence in Chiapas has left at least two youths dead as well as others injured. It has also resulted in the forced displacement of families and trauma experienced by girls, boys and adolescents who are trapped in the midst of this violence. It is estimated that some 7,000 children have been displaced since 2010 to date. REDIAS, an umbrella group for seven collectives that work with minors across the state of Chiapas, has made a call for urgent action for the latest victims to receive proper attention.
Urgent Action Needed for Displaced Children and Adolescents READ MORE »
From Frayba we have pointed out the responsibility of the Mexican State in the negligence and continued impunity with respect to the actions of armed groups in the region of the Highlands of Chiapas that threaten, murder and displace the inhabitants, which constitutes a continuous and manifold violation of human rights…
The Inaction of the Mexican State Deepens the Violence in the Highlands of Chiapas READ MORE »
