Dear John,
I’m thrilled to share with you the launch of our newly redesigned website, WOLA.org, marking a pivotal moment in the Washington Office on Latin America’s journey. Our previous site, which had been in operation since 2016, served us well, but as we celebrated our 50th anniversary, we felt it was time to reimagine our online presence. This redesign is not just an update—it’s a reflection of our new strategic plan and our ongoing commitment to advancing human rights and strengthening civil society in the Americas. With a modern, user-friendly interface, our new site is built to meet the demands of an ever-changing digital landscape and to better connect you to the critical work we’re doing in this new era.
In a time when the need for advocacy on behalf of human rights and civil society has never been more urgent, this new platform will serve as a hub for timely information, in-depth analysis, and ways you can get involved in our mission. We encourage you to explore the new features on WOLA.org, where you’ll find updated resources, reports, and opportunities to engage with our work. Thank you for being part of this exciting new chapter in our history. We look forward to continuing this journey with you as we move into the next 50 years of defending human rights.
Warm regards,
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| Zaida Márquez Vice President for Communications |
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🇺🇸 Trump’s Executive Orders and Latin America: What You Need to Know — Last week, we published this piece explaining key elements of Trump’s executive orders and their projected impact on Latin America. So far, the piece has been read over 37,000 times in both English and Spanish. Give it a read today!
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Justice for the Achi Women - WOLA joined dozens of international organizations calling for justice for the Achi Women as the second trial against three former paramilitary members accused of crimes against humanity during the 1980s in Rabinal which began on Thursday. For over 40 years, the Achi women have fought for justice, inspiring survivors worldwide. WOLA honored their courage with our 2022 Human Rights Award. Watch their powerful story in our award-winning video:
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📰 Venezuela’s Democratic Struggle: Insights from Experts — WOLA’s Laura Dib spoke with Juanita Goebertus Estrada (Human Rights Watch) and Mariano de Alba (international law specialist) about the challenges of achieving a democratic transition in Venezuela. Read our summary of their conversation, covering the country’s shrinking civic space, the role of international actors, and the dangers of so-called “easy” solutions.
- WOLA has joined 300 organizations from 47 countries in urging El Salvador to uphold its mining ban and respect human rights. We also express deep concern over the ongoing persecution of the Santa Marta 5. Read the statement.
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For human rights activists across Latin America right now, the stakes are high. Violence around elections is on the rise, as are threats against those who speak in favor of justice and accountability.
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