Dear John,
I am delighted to announce that tickets and sponsorships for the 2021 WOLA Annual Human Rights Awards Ceremony and Benefit Gala scheduled for September 22, 2021 are now available.
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This year we are honoring the work of: Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-California), the Ethnic Working Group of Colombia’s Truth Commission, and Fundación Mi Sangre.
Congresswoman Barbara Lee has worked tirelessly to promote peace throughout the region, through which she has pushed for U.S. policies on Colombia that center development and uphold the rights of Afro-descendant and Indigenous communities, rather than overemphasizing funding to Colombia’s armed forces. Over the years, she has become an international role model and has inspired generations of anti-war activists. She will be recognized for her career of bold and pioneering leadership promoting peace, social justice and human rights throughout the Americas.
The Ethnic Working Group of Colombia’s Truth Commission, based in Colombia, was a cornerstone achievement of the country’s historic 2016 accords that ended Latin America’s longest-running armed conflict. The commission’s Ethnic Working Group is dedicated to uncovering the truth behind what Afro-descendant and Indigenous communities endured during the 52 years of bloodshed, displacement, and terror. They will be recognized for their invaluable work to establish the truth of what Afro-Colombian and Indigenous communities experienced during Colombia’s armed conflict, despite immense personal danger and risk.
Fundación Mi Sangre has been training a new generation of young activists and leaders who are working together to build peace and communities of care across Colombia. From connecting former combatants, victims of the conflict, artists and business leaders, to campaigns calling attention to landmine victims and youths at risk for recruitment by armed groups, Fundación Mi Sangre will be recognized for its commitment and leadership in lifting up new generations that are committed to a culture of peace in Colombia.
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As we continue to build out our program, I’ll be sending you more information about our Honorary Committee and the other human rights champions who’ll be presenting the awards that night.
Additionally, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the gala will again be held primarily online and individual tickets are free for any and all who would like to view the show.
Together, let’s celebrate the important work of Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-California), the Ethnic Working Group of Colombia’s Truth Commission, and Fundación Mi Sangre.
See you there,
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Geoff Thale
President
Washington Office on Latin America
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