About us

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The Peru Support Group was established in 1983 as an independent organisation without any party or political affiliation. It aims to support the people of Peru, particularly those from the poorest sectors.

We are committed to:
  • Increasing public awareness of Peru in Britain
  • Promoting action in solidarity with the people of Peru, especially in the area of human rights
  • Encouraging links between grassroots groups
Activities
  • Production of publications, briefings and educational material on key issues concerning Peru
  • Co-ordination of workshops, conferences and meetings
  • Working with British politicians on issues of concern in Peru such as human rights abuse and debt forgiveness
  • Provision of educational resources on Peru
Who we are

The PSG is run on a day-to-day basis by the co-ordinator Peter Low.

The management committee is elected annually from among nominated PSG members at the annual general meeting, usually held the same day as our annual conference.

Lord Avebury, long standing advocate for human rights, founder of the Parliamentary Human Rights Group, member of the Liberal Democrat Foreign Affairs team, was elected as President of the Peru Support Group in 2002.

Peru Support Group sponsors

Lord Brenan QC
Ann Clwyd MP
Linda Fabiani MSP
Richard Howitt MEP
Simon Hughes MP

Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O' Connor
David Nobbs
Reverend Ed O'Connell
Hugh O' Shaughnessy

Professor William Rowe
Rosemary Thorp CBE
Wendy Tyndale

Founding Sponsor:
Graham Greene

  • Historical Overview

    Over the past century Peru has suffered a series of autocratic governments and a civil war in which nearly 70,000 people died. Many of the country's ongoing political and social problems are a legacy of its somewhat turbulent past. 

  • Society and Conflict

    Peru’s indigenous and peasant communities continue to suffer political marginalisation and discrimination. Insufficient consultation with such groups over political and developmental decisions has fostered feelings of disenfranchisement and led to elevated levels of social conflict.

  • Why join the PSG?

    • Keep up to date with latest news and developments in Peru
    • Learn about key issues of poverty, development and human rights in Peru
    • Support the work of the Peru Support Group

    Become a member