“Without a doubt, we’re living through difficult and complex times: times in which the COVID-19 pandemic is revealing one of the worst faces of the inequality that has long characterized our society,” said Dr. Jiménez. “Times in which democracy looks like a far-off promise, while the authoritarian tendencies of various political leaders in the region seem like the order of the day.”
“Despite this worrying and bleak context, Latin America is also home to a vibrant civil society, filled with energy and committed to the defense of human rights,” she said. “WOLA will remain a close ally and partner. We will promote innovative research, advocacy, and communications, in order to continue exploring and proposing solutions to the major human rights challenges of the region.”
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