The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting is hosting a discussion next Monday by Journalist Stephen Franklin on his project Death Stalks Colombia's Unions.

The Pulitzer Center writes:

Since 1986, more than 2,800 labor leaders and union members have been killed in Colombia. After a five-year delay, the United States signed a free trade agreement with Colombia in 2011. U.S. officials said Colombia had taken steps to protect workers and labor rights. Many human rights activists and others disagreed, saying that abuse and dangers persist and in some cases increased. The percentage of unionized workers in Colombia has dropped from 15 percent 20 years ago to about 4 percent now.

If you're in the Washington, D.C., metro area, stop by the center for a light reception at 5:30 p.m., with remarks by Franklin and a discussion beginning at 6 p.m.

Space is limited, so RSVP to rsvp@pulitzercenter.org—specify in subject line: July 22 event.

Monday, July 22

5:30–7 p.m.
Pulitzer Center
1779 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., Suite 615
Washington, D.C. 20036
Closest Metro: Dupont Circle