Category Archives: Nicaragua

Victory in Nicaragua! National Assembly passes Violence against Women Law

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Kyla

CoDev’s Nicaraguan partner, MEC (Maria Elena Cuadra Movement of Employed and Unemployed Women) and the wider women’s movement in Nicaragua achieved a significant victory in January 2012 when the National Assembly voted to bring into legislation a Law Against Violence Against … Continue reading →

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Solidarity Tour with Cafe Etico

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Cafe Etico

Please note that this tour has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.  We appreciate your understanding. Ever wanted to learn more about coffee, where it comes from, how it’s grown, and who it impacts? Join Café Ético in January 2012 … Continue reading →

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Nicaragua Heads to the Polls

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Carol

Update (November 9, 2011): As was widely predicted, the Frente Sandinista (FSLN) won the presidential elections in Nicaragua on Sunday. Nicaraguan papers are reporting interesting numbers: FSLN 62%; Arnoldo Alemán’s PLC 6%; the Liberal PLI party 31%; the other two

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MEC: Todas Juntas, Todas Libres

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Carol

Earlier this year CoDev’s partner MEC (Maria Elena Cuadra Movement of Employed and Unemployed Women) participated in a video: Todas Juntas, Todas Libres or Women United and Free.  Women United and Free is an artistic endeavour envisioned by

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