Dear John,
This week WOLA observed International Women’s Day. While there are millions of women who should be celebrated on March 8, it is important to remember that too many women to this day continue to face adverse challenges and gender inequality in the Americas. For this reason, this week’s newsletter will include a list of our primary 2022 publications that advocated for women’s rights, as well as, our weekly update.
On Wednesday, we analyzed the Regressive Wave for Women in Central America and highlighted human rights advances, obstacles, and setbacks for women and the implications for their democracies. Additionally, we published an array of social media posts, including a tweet from myself and a tweet by WOLA, to further amplify the importance of addressing inequality and discrimination against women. In January, we published an op-ed that examined the ways in which arbitrary detention of women in Latin America significantly impacts their families. Since then, 222 Nicaraguan political prisoners were released and forced into exile while arbitrarily deprived of their nationality. For all the women political prisoners in the region, especially those in Guatemala, Cuba, and Venezuela, we continue to call for their freedom.
In other news, this week we also published a commentary on 10 cases of fatalities since 2020 in which CBP officers and Border Patrol agents may have violated the Department of Homeland Security’s Use of Force policy. Although we have seen progress in advancing sexual and reproductive rights in some countries in Latin America, gender-based violence, inequality and discrimination are still a reality experienced by millions of women around the world. Therefore, we remain committed to continuing to push for policies and reforms that advance the human rights of women. That and much more in this week’s WOLA Weekly. In Solidarity, |
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| Carolina Jiménez Sandoval, President |
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Friday, March 10th
5:30 pm EDT | 6:30 pm Colombia Evento en Español |
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Colombia Acuerdo de Paz: Crisis de Seguridad en Quibdó Afecta Centro Cultural Afro
Una de las joyas culturales importantes en Quibdó ha sido el museo Muntú Bantú. Fundado por el profesor Sergio Mosquera, este centro cultural ha enseñado la historia de los Afro-Colombianos desde sus orígenes en África, la trata transatlántica, esclavitud, emancipación e historia desde entonces. Debido a actos de intimidación y amenazas Muntú Bantú tuvo que cerrar sus puertas en diciembre de 2022. Hablaremos con el fundador y la directora del museo y centro cultural sobre el significado del centro y la situación que los llevó a esta decisión. |
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Tuesday, March 14th 11:00 am EDT | Virtual Evento en Español |
Centroamérica: sin independencia, la justicia se corrompe
En este Diálogo CONNECTAS, cuatro expertos debatirán sobre la preocupante situación de la justicia en Centroamérica y las consecuencias que esto tiene para la democracia. Esta injerencia supone desafíos enormes para el equilibrio de poderes, que además de las presiones por parte de los gobiernos de turno, enfrentan la violencia generada por el narcotráfico y bandas criminales. Esta actividad se realiza en alianza con WOLA, George Mason University, TraCCC y Con Criterio. |
Wednesday, March 15th 12:30 pm EDT | Virtual |
What Exactly is Colombia’s Total Peace Effort and How is it Advancing?
This webinar will seek to answer questions about President Gustavo Petro's announced total peace process effort. It will also look at the present configuration of armed groups in Colombia and their links to grave human rights abuses, killings of social leaders, internal displacement and humanitarian confinements. |
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2022 Publications Advocating for Women's Rights |
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In April 2022, WOLA launched its one-of-kind Border Oversight Database, which documents hundreds of reports of human rights violations and abuses against migrants and asylum seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border. |
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| Maureen Meyer Vice President for Programs |
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WOLA is looking for its next Director for Venezuela, to help advance human rights and a peaceful, democratic, and just solution to the country’s deep political and humanitarian crisis. Learn more here.
WOLA seeks an Assistant Director for People and Culture, a sole contributor to use progressive and equity-based policies to manage all human resources functions. This role will manage a variety of programs and projects, including: evaluations, payroll, timesheets, benefits, hiring, and the general life cycle of an employee. Learn more here.
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Support the Sally Yudelman Internship Program |
At WOLA, Internships are critical to arming future generations of advocates with the necessary skills to champion human rights and social justice work in their careers. Please consider contributing to WOLA’s internship program today! |
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