Category Archives: Latin America

Spotlight on Colombia: Cultures of Resistance

Posted on October 21, 2020 by Jeffrey

Share in an afternoon of solidarity with our Colombian Partners, featuring presentations and cultural activities from the Buenaventura Strike Committee and the Association for Social Research and Action (NOMADESC). GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!

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Urgent Action: Solidarity with Nicaraguan Women’s Rights Organizations

Posted on September 30, 2020 by Jeffrey

Solidarity with Maria Elena Cuadra Movement of Employed and Unemployed Women (MEC), and other Nicaraguan women’s rights organizations.

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Americas Policy Group Concerned About OAS Meddling in Human Rights Commission Appointment

Posted on September 22, 2020 by Steve

Organization of American States (OAS) General Secretary Luis Almagro has increasingly sought to control what are traditionally arms-length institutions of the organization. Most recently, Almagro has meddled in the appointment of the Executive Secretary of the Inter-American Commission on Human … Continue reading →

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Covid 19 Update: Situation Dire for Women Workers in Honduras’ Maquila Zones

Posted on June 24, 2020 by Kirsten

Update from the Honduran Women’s Collective – (CODEMUH) Maria Luisa Regalado, Director

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CoDevelopment Canada and Communities Resisting Racism

Posted on June 6, 2020 by Kirsten

CoDevelopment Canada stands with and supports the black community and all racialized communities; every day, everywhere to end racism in all forms.

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