WOLA
WOLA is a leading research and advocacy organization advancing human rights in the Americas. We promote policies that protect human dignity and justice.
About Us - The Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA)
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.
What Is WOLA? - WOLA
2024年2月15日 · 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 […]
Promoting Democracy in the Americas - WOLA
4 小时之前 · 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.
Mexico’s Constitutional Reforms: a Setback for Checks and Balances
2 天之前 · In September 2024, Mexico’s legislature quickly approved a series of constitutional reforms at the behest of outgoing president Andrés Manuel López Obrador. The revisions, among other things, fundamentally change the nature of the country’s judiciary and fundamentally and permanently change the role of the armed forces in public security. Under the overhaul of Mexico’s judiciary, […]
WOLA's 50th Anniversary - WOLA
In September 2023, we launched our 50th Anniversary celebrations with a series of events. We initiated the series with a thought-provoking discussion, "Defending Human Rights and Democracy: 50 Years After the Chilean Coup d'état," held at the U.S. Senate.Next, we hosted a special reception with our sponsors, where we paid heartfelt tribute to the remarkable work of Joe Eldridge (video) and ...
Colombia - WOLA
After over half a century of violence, Colombia ended the longest running internal armed conflict in the Western Hemisphere when it ratified the 2016 peace accord with the guerillas of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). This remarkable achievement lays out a roadmap that addresses several of the structural issues responsible for generating conflict […]
Our Impact - WOLA
We envision a future where public policies 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 strategic collaborations, we partner with courageous people working on social change—advocacy organizations, academics, religious leaders, artists ...
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ANNUAL REPORT - WOLA
WOLA ANNUAL REPORT 2020 Our Impact 7 What We Do Research, Educate, Advocate Our Vision We envision a future where public policies protect human rights and recognize human
WOLA ANNUAL REPORT 2021 I OUR IMPACT 7 220,000 Title 42 Expulsions and Regular Apprehensions of All Migrants at the U.S. - Mexico Border Mar-20 Apr-20 May-20Jun-20 Jul-20 Aug-20Sep-20 Oct-20 Nov-20Dec-20 Jan-21 Feb-21Mar-21 Apr-21 May-21Jun-21 Jul-21 Aug-21Sep-21 Oct-21