Dear John,                              

WOLA's Human Rights Awards Ceremony and Benefit Gala 2022, on September 21, is less than a week away, and I would like to take a moment to tell you more about the bravery of some of the people we will be honoring on that special evening.

This week, you can learn more about the incredible work of Salvadoran lawyer David Morales, who for years has led the fight for truth and justice for the victims of the El Mozote massacre. Also, check out this interview with WOLA Senior Fellow, Dr. Jo-Marie Burt, about the bravery of the Maya Achí and Q’eqchi’ women of Guatemala who have led the fight to bring to justice the paramilitary and military officials responsible for their sexual violence during the internal armed conflict in the early 1980s.

Also, below you will find more details about some fascinating events we are hosting with partner organizations this week on the state of justice in El Salvador and Guatemala and the impact of militarization in Mexico. 

You can find all that, and much more, in this WOLA Weekly.

Best, 

Carolina Jiménez Sandoval

President, WOLA

• ✍️ WOLA joins human rights defenders worldwide in condemning Republican governors’ dehumanizing use of protection-seeking migrants.
• 🇸🇻 Read more about the work of Salvadoran human rights lawyer, David Morales, lead prosecutor of the El Mozote massacre, and WOLA's Human Rights Award 2022 honoree.
• 🎤 Lean more about how the Maya Achi and Maya Q’eqchi’ women in Guatemala, who will receive WOLA's Human Rights Award, achieved justice in this interview with WOLA Senior Fellow Jo-Marie Burt.
• 🇧🇷 As presidential elections approach in Brazil, WOLA supports the efforts made by five U.S. Senators and five House Representatives who introduced a bicameral resolution that urges Brazil to have free, fair and peaceful elections. 

"Zerón is a central figure in the construction of the false ‘historical truth’ version of the Ayotzinapa case—the version that federal authorities manufactured under torture and that has now been discredited.The importance of his return to Mexico to be held accountable, and potentially to provide useful information, shouldn’t be underestimated.”

–NACLA

Stephanie Brewer

Director for Mexico

WOLA is seeking a Program Assistant! We are looking for an administrative, entry-level professional to support two directors and their programs with a variety of tasks, including: event planning, clerical duties, database management, webinar and in-person meeting support, and other logistical support. Learn more here.

With the support of generous donors like you, WOLA can continue our work of promoting human rights in the Americas for years to come. Your support of WOLA reflects your values – values of justice, courage, and peace. A legacy gift to WOLA in your will or trust or by beneficiary designation is one of the most effective ways to ensure that these values you hold carry on for future generations.

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