Jan 24, 2025 · Inclusive Democracy Supported by a Vibrant Civil Society. At WOLA, we support efforts to make democracy in Latin America inclusive, diverse, and accountable.

6 days ago · With this series of weekly updates, WOLA seeks to cover the most important developments at the U.S.-Mexico border. See past weekly updates here.. This Update is the product of interviews and the review of over 210,000 words of …

Aug 19, 2024 · WOLA’s President Carolina Jimenez Sandoval is joined by Laura Cristina Dib, WOLA’s director for Venezuela to discuss the state of Venezuela since Nicolás Maduro’s self proclaimed and highly contested July 28 electoral victory.This is a continuation of WOLA’s July 30 podcast, “The Scrutiny Should Be Public to All Citizens:” the aftermath of Venezuela’s July election, with Laura Dib.

WOLA is a leading research and advocacy organization advancing human rights in the Americas. We envision a future where public policies protect human rights and recognize human dignity, and where justice overcomes violence.

Jan 17, 2025 · WOLA's Director for the Andes, Gimena Sánchez, praised the historic resolution adopted by the United Nations, which establishes the second International Decade for People of African Descent (2025–2034). This milestone follows the resolution introduced by U.S. Congressman Hank Johnson and Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove, which calls for global action to combat racism, promote inclusion ...

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Feb 15, 2024 · WOLA is one of the leading research and advocacy organizations working to advance human rights in the Americas. We envision a future where public policies in the Americas protect human rights and recognize human dignity, and where justice overcomes violence. WOLA tackles problems that transcend borders and that require both domestic and international solutions. Through […]

Oct 24, 2024 · This article is part of the series, A Human Rights Agenda for the Next U.S. Administration, outlining WOLA’s priorities for the upcoming U.S. administration, focusing on a human rights-centered approach in the Americas.As the United States prepares for a new administration, WOLA reaffirms its commitment to justice, dignity, and the fundamental rights of people across the region.

Cuba today is grappling with an unprecedented political, social, and economic crisis, fueling record levels of emigration. U.S. policy toward Cuba, however, remains entrenched in an outdated paradigm centered on maintaining an economic embargo. Fundamental human rights are routinely restricted in Cuba, including the right to peaceful protest, freedom of expression and association, and due […]

Nov 1, 2024 · This five-part series outlines WOLA’s priorities for U.S. policies centered on human rights. As the United States prepares for a new administration, WOLA remains committed to justice, dignity, and the fundamental rights of individuals across the Americas. In this series, we highlight the critical human rights issues that should be at the forefront of policy […]