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Declaración de 119 organizaciones: Toma acción para exigir justicia por el asesinato del líder Xinka Noé Gómez Barrera
Este hecho criminal sucede en un contexto de violencia, amenazas y alto riesgo para las y los defensoras/es de los territorios en Guatemala, inclusive específicamente en el territorio Xinka, en donde el pueblo ha sostenido una lucha amplia y permanente desde los departamentos de Jutiapa, Santa Rosa y Jalapa por la salud, el agua, los bosques, las tierras y el territorio del pueblo.
Statement from 119 Organizations: Take Action to Demand Justice for Assassination of Xinka Leader Noé Gómez Barrera
This criminal act takes place in the context of violence, threats and heightened security risks for territory defenders in Guatemala, including specifically in Xinka territory of Jutiapa, Santa Rosa and Jalapa.
Amid Discouraging New Inequality Stats, Some Encouraging Rays of Hope
In California, a trailblazing move to a much more union-conscious tomorrow.
Únase al Institute for Policy Studies en su homenaje a Tutela Legal María Julia Hernández y Black + Pink, por su defensa de los derechos humanos y su defensa de la justicia
La 47ª edición de los Premios Letelier-Moffitt de Derechos Humanos tendrá lugar tanto en persona como en línea el 12 de octubre.
Join the Institute for Policy Studies as They Honor Black + Pink and Tutela Legal Maria Julia Hernandez for Defending Human Rights and Championing Justice
The 47th Annual Letelier-Moffitt Human Rights Awards will take place in person and online on October 12.
It Isn’t Nice, But Climate Activists Will Block the Doorways
“There are nicer ways to do it. But the nice ways always fail.”
Poverty spiked sharply in the U.S. in 2022 after having declined in 2021
SPM data shows a historically steep increase of 4.6 percentage points from 7.8% to 12.4% . “The stark contrast paints a vivid picture of the ways in which poverty is a political choice, not a personal one.”
Final report of International Mission to #StopISDS recommends Colombia’s withdrawal from system of corporate abuse and impunity by way of a Citizens Audit
The report highlights how lawsuits and the threat of lawsuits are endangering vulnerable peoples and ecosystems.
Phyllis Bennis on the Poor People’s Campaign and “This Extraordinary Opportunity”
IPS expert Phyllis Bennis explains how she got connected with the Poor People’s Campaign and how IPS’s work fits in.
Criminalization of Race and Poverty Program at the Institute for Policy Studies Responds to the Debt Ceiling Deal
“It makes it harder for poor and low-income families to access food benefits they deserve, while making it easier for wealthy people to cheat on their taxes.”