Carolina Jiménez, WOLA · [email protected]

December 1, 2021 at 12:59 AM

Our Triple Match Is Still in Effect

Our Triple Match Is Still in Effect We are nearing our Giving Tuesday goal - help us reach it! Dear John, I have an update for you: our fundraising team just let me know that we only need to raise $565 to reach our goal. Please help us get there! And d…

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  Carolina Jiménez, WOLA · [email protected]

November 30, 2021 at 1:01 PM

Announcement: Triple the Impact of Your Gift to Today!

Announcement: Triple the Impact of Your Gift to Today! Help us reach our Giving Tuesday goal of raising $15,000 today! Good morning,John! The sun has risen on this Giving Tuesday, my first with WOLA, which is why I am hoping to be at the top of your in…

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  Adam Isacson, Director for Defense Oversight, WOLA · [email protected]

November 29, 2021 at 3:00 PM

Human Rights Are at Risk at the U.S.-Mexico Border. We Need You.

Human Rights Are at Risk at the U.S.-Mexico Border. We Need You. I regret to inform you that the situation at the US/Mexico border continues to be grave. Dear John, You’ve probably heard from me from time to time. I am WOLA’s resident expert on the U.…

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  Carolina Jiménez, WOLA · [email protected]

November 25, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Grateful for You

Grateful for You A day to give thanks for your solidarity Dear John, On this Thanksgiving Day, I am thinking about you, an ardent WOLA supporter and champion of human rights. Your dedication to advance human rights and social justice for all those who …

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  WOLA · [email protected]

November 10, 2021 at 9:22 PM

Nicaragua después del 7N

Nicaragua después del 7N La Oficina en Washington para Asuntos Latinoamericanos, el Diálogo Interamericano y Urnas Abiertas los invitan cordialmente a un evento virtual: Nicaragua después del 7N: Escenarios post-electorales…

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November 2, 2021 at 10:05 PM

Latin America in Review: Regional migrant and refugee protections

Latin America in Review: Regional migrant and refugee protections Colombia's peace accord, drug policy reform...  Latin America in Review:  As Venezuela’s humanitarian and economic crisis has worsened in recent years, nearly 6 million Ven…

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October 8, 2021 at 3:42 PM

Job Opening at WOLA: Program Assistant for the Mexico Program

Job Opening at WOLA: Program Assistant for the Mexico Program Job Opening: Program Assistant for the Mexico Program The Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA) seeks an entry-level administrative staff person to work wit…

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October 7, 2021 at 1:01 PM

Colombia's Peace Accord is Not Weak, It's Duque Who Insists on Weakening It

Colombia's Peace Accord is Not Weak, It's Duque Who Insists on Weakening It WOLA Commentary October 7, 2021 Colombia's Peace Accord is Not Weak, It's Duque Who Insists on Weakening It Interview with Carolin…

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  WOLA · [email protected]

October 1, 2021 at 9:00 PM

Latin America in Review: #WOLAHumanRightsAwards, Mexico disappearances, U.S. Border

Latin America in Review: #WOLAHumanRightsAwards, Mexico disappearances, U.S. Border Latin America in Review:   (WOLA's Latin America in Review took a brief pause for the month of August. This double feature newsletter will include events…

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September 21, 2021 at 3:44 PM

24 hours left to register!

24 hours left to register! Celebrate the work of human rights defenders in the Americas Hello John, There are just over 24 hours left to register for the WOLA Human Rights Awards Ceremony & Benefit Gala!  …

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September 15, 2021 at 4:59 PM

In 1 week, join Gina Chavez

In 1 week, join Gina Chavez Gina Chavez will share a musical performance during our night honoring human rights  In 1 week, join Gina Chavez Hello John, There is only one week left until the WOLA Human Right…

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  Carolina Jiménez, WOLA · [email protected]

September 10, 2021 at 1:29 PM

Why do the stories of human rights leaders matter?

Why do the stories of human rights leaders matter? Join us virtually on 9/22 for the 2021 WOLA Human Rights Awards Ceremony & Benefit Gala.  Hello John, I am Carolina Jiménez, the new President of WOLA.…

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  WOLA · [email protected]

September 8, 2021 at 6:14 PM

Join Juanes 2 weeks from today

Join Juanes 2 weeks from today  In 2 weeks, join us virtually on 9/22 to honor human rights defenders. Join Juanes 2 weeks from today Hello John, Two weeks from today, in a virtual event, WOLA will pay tribute to human ri…

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  WOLA · [email protected]

September 7, 2021 at 4:59 PM

WOLA Welcomes New President: Carolina Jiménez Sandoval

WOLA Welcomes New President: Carolina Jiménez Sandoval WOLA News September 7, 2021 WOLA Welcomes New President: Carolina Jiménez Sandoval Carolina Jiménez Sandoval inaugurates a new era of leadership as she…

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  WOLA · [email protected]

August 31, 2021 at 4:25 PM

Job Opening at WOLA: Director for Central America

Job Opening at WOLA: Director for Central America Job Opening: Director for Central America WOLA seeks a motivated and knowledgeable individual to manage and lead our program on Central America. Currently this program focus…

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  WOLA · [email protected]

August 30, 2021 at 7:14 PM

1 Month Away! Meet the Honorees.

1 Month Away! Meet the Honorees. Join us 9/22 for the 2021 WOLA Human Rights Awards Ceremony & Benefit Gala.  August 30, 2021 Hello John, Since 2006, the WOLA Human Rights Award honors organizations or i…

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  WOLA · [email protected]

August 3, 2021 at 3:59 PM

Latin America in Review: Cuba protests, Venezuelan civil society trip to D.C.

Latin America in Review: Cuba protests, Venezuelan civil society trip to D.C. Latin America in Review:  In July, thousands of Cubans took to the streets in unprecedented demonstrations, amidst a humanitarian crisis made wor…

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  Geoff Thale, WOLA · [email protected]

July 28, 2021 at 2:00 PM

2021 WOLA Gala Tickets and Sponsorships

2021 WOLA Gala Tickets and Sponsorships 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 a…

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  WOLA · [email protected]

July 9, 2021 at 5:29 PM

Latin America in Review: Harris border visit; Peru elections; 50 years of 'war on drugs'

Latin America in Review: Harris border visit; Peru elections; 50 years of 'war on drugs' Latin America in Review:  This past month saw Vice President Kamala Harris visit Guatemala, Mexico, ​and the U.S.-Mexico border, ​afte…

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July 1, 2021 at 4:24 PM

Job Opening at WOLA: Executive Assistant to the President

Job Opening at WOLA: Executive Assistant to the President Job Opening: Executive Assistant to the President The Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA) seeks a detail-oriented Executive Assistant (EA) to support the Presi…

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  Geoff Thale, WOLA · [email protected]

June 21, 2021 at 1:59 PM

Save the Date: 2021 WOLA Human Rights Awards & Benefit Gala

Save the Date: 2021 WOLA Human Rights Awards & Benefit Gala 2021 Human Rights Awards and Benefit Gala Dear John, The WOLA team and I would like to invite you to be a part of our annual Human Rights Awards and Benefit Ga…

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June 8, 2021 at 4:29 PM

Latin America in Review: Police Brutality, Civil Society, and Rule of Law

Latin America in Review: Police Brutality, Civil Society, and Rule of Law Latin America in Review:  In May, attacks on civil society around the region continued despite calls to honor the rights of citizens to peacefully ex…

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  WOLA · [email protected]

May 25, 2021 at 10:29 PM

Join WOLA's Upcoming Events

Join WOLA's Upcoming Events The Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA) cordially invites you to the following events: Civil Society Crackdown in Venezuela: Working for Peaceful Change in the Face of Repression …

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  Geoff Thale · [email protected]

May 18, 2021 at 12:59 PM

An Update From the U.S.–Mexico Border

An Update From the U.S.–Mexico Border (AP Photo/Moises Castillo) Dear John,    As you know, there is an immense amount of policy work to be done by the Biden team to reverse the damage the Tr…

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  WOLA · [email protected]

May 17, 2021 at 2:59 PM

Latin America in Review: #SOSColombia, Mexico's buffer role, Venezuela

Latin America in Review: #SOSColombia, Mexico's buffer role, Venezuela Latin America in Review:  In the last week of April, a since-withdrawn tax reform proposal from the Duque administration led to mass protests by Colombi…

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  WOLA · [email protected]

May 3, 2021 at 3:59 PM

WOLA Announces New President

WOLA Announces New President Carolina Jiménez Sandoval to Lead WOLA Starting August 1  Press Release May 3, 2021 WOLA Announces New President Carolina Jiménez Sandoval to Lead WOLA Starting August 1, 2021 …

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April 7, 2021 at 3:30 AM

Latin America in Review: U.S.-Mexico border, Mexico's militarization at the Southern border

Latin America in Review: U.S.-Mexico border, Mexico's militarization at the Southern border Latin America in Review:  The Trump administration's cruel and illegal shutdown of asylum at the U.S. southern border led to massiv…

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  WOLA · [email protected]

March 25, 2021 at 3:35 PM

Job Opening: Vice President for Communications and Outreach

Job Opening: Vice President for Communications and Outreach Job Opening: Vice President for Communications and Outreach The Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA) seeks a Vice President for Communications and Outreach. T…

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  WOLA · [email protected]

March 17, 2021 at 4:04 PM

Job Opening at WOLA: Part-time Director for Cuba

Job Opening at WOLA: Part-time Director for Cuba Job Opening: Part-time Director for Cuba The Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA) seeks a motivated and knowledgeable individual to manage WOLA’s program on Cuba and U.S…

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  WOLA · [email protected]

February 9, 2021 at 7:10 PM

Job Opening at WOLA: President

Job Opening at WOLA: President Job Opening at WOLA: President   After 26 years in various roles at WOLA, our current president, Geoff Thale, will be retiring.  Please help us in our search for the next leader of WOLA.  The…

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  WOLA · [email protected]

February 8, 2021 at 10:15 PM

Latin America in Review: A key moment for the expansion of human rights

Latin America in Review: A key moment for the expansion of human rights Latin America in Review:  ​The violent events of January 6 at the U.S. Capitol—the culmination of the Trump administration’s four-year push to erode ba…

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February 6, 2021 at 7:59 PM

Colombian Government, U.S. Policymakers Must Protect Black Lives in Buenaventura

Colombian Government, U.S. Policymakers Must Protect Black Lives in Buenaventura WOLA Statement February 6, 2021 Colombian Government, U.S. Policymakers Must Protect Black Lives in Buenaventura Colombia’s l…

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January 26, 2021 at 10:16 PM

Reported Massacre of 19 People Underscores Dangers Faced by Migrants in Mexico

Reported Massacre of 19 People Underscores Dangers Faced by Migrants in Mexico U.S. and Mexico Must Work Jointly to Restore Asylum Access and Center Human Rights, Safety in Migration Policies WOLA Statement January 26, 2021 …

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January 15, 2021 at 7:46 PM

Job Opening at WOLA: President

Job Opening at WOLA: President Job Opening at WOLA: President   After 26 years in various roles at WOLA, our current president, Geoff Thale, will be retiring.  Please help us in our search for the next leader of WOLA.  The…

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  Geoff Thale · [email protected]

January 13, 2021 at 5:31 PM

Join the Story: Con Líderes Hay Paz

Join the Story: Con Líderes Hay Paz WOLA is launching a digital advocacy campaign to protect peace in Colombia Hello John   After a year of massacres, police brutality, political upheaval, a worsening pandemic, and more in Colombia, peace feels more tenuou…

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January 7, 2021 at 11:42 PM

January 6 and Protecting Democratic Ideals, at Home and Abroad

January 6 and Protecting Democratic Ideals, at Home and Abroad The day’s events were the culmination of powerful authoritarian forces that have been building in the United States over the last four years.  WOLA Statement January 7, 2021 …

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December 8, 2020 at 5:44 PM

Latin America in Review: Biden's Transition, Peru Protests, Hurricanes

Latin America in Review: Biden's Transition, Peru Protests, Hurricanes Peruvians defend their democracy, the transition from Trump to Biden admins, and more Latin America in Review:  With the results of the U.S. presidenti…

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  Geoff Thale, WOLA · [email protected]

December 1, 2020 at 1:00 PM

The time is NOW

The time is NOW You can help create a new path to regional migration policy Today only, your gift x3 for human rights >> DONATE Facing no work due to the COVID-19-related economic shutd…

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  WOLA · [email protected]

November 9, 2020 at 5:25 PM

Job Opening at WOLA: Operations Associate

Job Opening at WOLA: Operations Associate Job Opening at WOLA: Operations Associate The Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA) seeks an administrative staff person whose skills can support the operations and finances of …

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November 9, 2020 at 4:59 PM

Under Biden, New Opportunities for Human Rights

Under Biden, New Opportunities for Human Rights The incoming Biden administration represents a historic opportunity to renew U.S. commitment to human rights. WOLA Statement November 9, 2020 An Opportunity to Reset and Renew Commitments t…

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November 4, 2020 at 5:29 PM

To Protect Our Democracy and Ensure a Fair Outcome, Every Vote Must Be Counted

To Protect Our Democracy and Ensure a Fair Outcome, Every Vote Must Be Counted This is a crucial moment for democracy in the United States that will have repercussions throughout the Western Hemisphere.  WOLA Statement November 4, 2020 …

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November 2, 2020 at 11:30 PM

Latin America in Review: Trump's legacy, Colombia, U.S. border

Latin America in Review: Trump's legacy, Colombia, U.S. border Indigenous protests in Colombia, U.S. border agencies and staggering data, Trump's legacy in Latin America Latin America in Review:  This past month, Indigenou…

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  WOLA · [email protected]

October 26, 2020 at 12:44 PM

Taking Stock of Trump’s Legacy in Latin America

Taking Stock of Trump’s Legacy in Latin America It's time to imagine a human-rights centered approach to the region. WOLA Analysis October 26, 2020 Taking Stock of Trump’s Legacy in Latin America Imagining…

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  WOLA · [email protected]

October 15, 2020 at 9:31 PM

We need to act.

We need to act. Listen to these words and make your mark. Dear John,  We missed you at the live presentation of the WOLA Human Rights Awards & Benefit Gala! But we want you to hear the powerful stories that were shared, and thanks to …

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  WOLA · [email protected]

October 2, 2020 at 9:29 PM

Latin America in Review: Colombia's continuing struggle, border updates, WOLA's Virtual Gala

Latin America in Review: Colombia's continuing struggle, border updates, WOLA's Virtual Gala Latin America in Review:  This past month, we saw turmoil continue in Colombia, with more massacres, violence against social leade…

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  WOLA · [email protected]

September 28, 2020 at 4:10 PM

Job Opening at WOLA: Program Assistant

Job Opening at WOLA: Program Assistant Job Opening at WOLA: Program Assistant The Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA) seeks an entry-level administrative staff person to work with three programs; Women’s Incarceration…

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  WOLA · [email protected]

September 21, 2020 at 4:01 PM

Last chance - don’t miss it!

Last chance - don’t miss it! Join us tomorrow night for the WOLA Human Rights Awards & Benefit Gala! It’s almost here! Join us TOMORROW night for the WOLA Human Rights Awards and Benefit Gala. With this year’s virtual format, we’re loo…

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  Geoff Thale · [email protected]

September 14, 2020 at 2:59 PM

John, will I see you there?

*|FNAME|*, will I see you there? Join us in ONE WEEK for the WOLA Human Rights Awards & Benefit Gala Dear John, It’s not too late to join the party! I hope I’ll see you in just one week for the WOLA Human Rights Awards and Benefit Gal…

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  WOLA · [email protected]

September 3, 2020 at 2:59 PM

Latin America in Review: Colombia's struggling peace, the Central America Monitor, WOLA's annual gala coming up

Latin America in Review: Colombia's struggling peace, the Central America Monitor, WOLA's annual gala coming up Latin America in Review:  In the month of August, we saw a horrifying and concerning wave of massacres in Colom…

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August 31, 2020 at 5:16 PM

Job Opening at WOLA: Director for Individual Giving

Job Opening at WOLA: Director for Individual Giving Job Opening at WOLA: Director for Individual Giving The Director for Individual Giving will oversee the planning, implementing, managing and evaluating of WOLA’s individua…

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