wola.orgWOLA

Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram English Español ( Spanish )Our Mission Our Impact Our Values Staff History Board of Directors Honorary Council Finances Programs Central America Central America Monitor Addressing the Root Causes of Migration Tackling Insecurity, Corruption, and Impunity Protecting Human Rights in Central America Colombia Colombia Peace Accords: Five Years Later The Colombian Peace Process Human Rights in Colombia Cuba U.S.-Cuba Relations Cuba’s Humanitarian Crisis Mexico Protecting Human Rights Strengthening the Rule of Law Demilitarizing and Transforming Security Strategies South America Venezuela Venezuelan Migrant and Refugee Rights Addressing a Humanitarian Emergency A Peaceful, Negotiated Solution Citizen Security Central America Monitor Fighting Corruption and Exposing Impunity Enhancing Accountability: Police and Justice Reform Drug Policy Drug Policy Debate and Reform in the Americas Legal, Regulated Cannabis Women, Drug Policies, and Incarceration in the Americas Coca and Development in the Andes Women and Incarceration Migration & Border Security Addressing the Root Causes of Migration Alternatives to a Costly Border Buildup Due Process and Access to Justice for Migrants Defense Oversight Archive Analysis Publications Commentary Videos Podcast Themes News Newsletter Press Room In The News Get Involved ’s 50th Anniversary 50th Anniversary Events Events Internships Jobs Sign Up Donate Planned Giving Contact The Partners’ Council The Beyond the Wall Campaign DonateOur Mission Our Impact Our Values Staff History Board of Directors Honorary Council Finances Programs Central America Colombia Cuba Mexico South America Venezuela Citizen Security Drug Policy Women and Incarceration Migration & Border Security Defense Oversight Archive Analysis Publications Commentary Videos Podcast Themes News Newsletter Press Room In The News Get Involved ’s 50th Anniversary Events Internships Jobs Sign Up Donate Planned Giving Contact The Partners’ Council The Beyond the Wall Campaign Donate Commentary Announces Honorees for the 2024 Human Rights Awards is proud to announce the distinguished honorees for its 2024 Human Rights Awards. These individuals and organizations have demonstrated exceptional dedication to human rights in the Americas. Read the announcement Kidnapping of Migrants and Asylum Seekers at the Texas-Tamaulipas Border Reaches Intolerable Levels 4 Apr 24 Publication Venezuela What is happening in Venezuela? 10 things you need to know 27 Mar 24 Commentary Mexico Why Is Migration Declining at the U.S.-Mexico Border in Early 2024? 18 Apr 24 Commentary Coca Chronicles Issue #2: Coca Leaf Progress at the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs 23 Apr 24 Commentary Flooding the Zone: the Bukele Model,” Security and Democracy in El Salvador 8 Mar 24 Podcast Colombia and U.S. Must Stop Construction of Military Project on Gorgona Island, Colombia 17 Apr 24 Joint Statement Mexico Constitutional Reform Proposals in Mexico: Risks to Human Rights 1 Mar 24 Commentary Our mission is to advance human rights and social justice in the Americas. Read our story Watch the Documentary Our staff are leading experts on Latin America Carolina Jiménez Sandoval President Carolina Jiménez Sandoval is the President of the Washington Office on Latin America (). She brings to over 20 years of experience in research and advocacy for human rights in the Americas and throughout the world. As a leader… Read Carolina’s profile Maureen Meyer Vice President for Programs Maureen Meyer serves as ’s Vice President for Programs, working with senior staff to develop policy priorities and strategies to advance human rights and social justice in Latin America. Read Maureen’s profile Gimena Sánchez-Garzoli Director for the Andes Gimena Sánchez-Garzoli is the leading Colombia human rights advocate at the Washington Office on Latin America (). Ms. Sánchez is an expert on peace and illegal armed groups, internally displaced persons, human rights and ethnic minority rights. Her work has… Read Gimena’s profile Stephanie Brewer Director for Mexico Stephanie Brewer is the Director for Mexico at . She advocates for policy improvements on both sides of the border to protect human rights and support the rule of law in Mexico, with a focus on public security, criminal justice,… Read Stephanie’s profile Adam Isacson Director for Defense Oversight Adam Isacson has worked on defense, security, and peacebuilding in Latin America since 1994. He now directs ’s Defense Oversight program, which monitors U.S. cooperation with Latin America’s security forces, as well as other security trends. Read Adam’s profile John Walsh Director for Drug Policy and the Andes John Walsh has coordinated ’s Drug Policy program since 2003, in support of more humane and effective drug policies in the Americas. Respected for his combination of careful policy analysis and effective advocacy, Mr. Walsh has helped establish as… Read John’s profile Mariakarla Nodarse Venancio Assistant Director for Cuba Mariakarla Nodarse Venancio is the Assistant Director for Cuba at and coordinates the program’s research and advocacy in Washington, D.C. As a lawyer and social justice advocate, her work has focused on U.S. foreign policy towards Latin America and… Read Mariakarla’s profile Ana María Méndez Dardón Director for Central America Ana María Méndez Dardón is the Director for Central America at the Washington Office on Latin America (). At , she leads the program’s research and advocacy efforts on issues of rule of law, democratic strengthening, judicial independence, and civil… Read Ana María’s profile Laura Cristina Dib Director for Venezuela Laura Cristina Dib is the Venezuela Program Director at the Washington Office on Latin America (). Prior to joining , Laura was the Director of the Legal Clinic for Migrants and a member of the Migration Studies Center at University… Read Laura’s profile We help to create impact both in Washington and throughout the Americas. Partner We partner with courageous people throughout the Americas to identify urgent human rights problems. Research We bring decades of expertise to analyze these problems and propose concrete policy solutions. Advocate We advance human rights by combining cutting-edge communications and advocacy strategies. Impact By changing policies we create lasting impact for human rights and social justice in the Americas. DONATE Donate now to support human rights work in the Americas Donate Featured Videos See All Latin America ’s 50th Anniversary Join us as we celebrate ’s 50th anniversary, a half-century of tireless advocacy for human rights in the Americas. In this video, we reflect on the remarkable progress achieved while... 18 Apr 24 Video The latest on Twitter Follow us on Twitter For four decades, has stood by us—countless advocates throughout the region—as we seek justice and human rights.” Dr. Claudia Paz y Paz, Former Attorney General of Guatemala One of Washingtonian Magazine’s 50 Great Places to Work”donors get more bang for their buck than almost any other organization I’ve been associated with in my time in Congress.” Congressman George Miller A Charity Navigator Four Star Charity” People want to know what thinks because ’s exceptional staff not only have years of experience, but they also know how to work with Congress, which is a rare combination.” Tim Rieser, Foreign Policy Aide to Senator Patrick Leahy is a 501(c)(3) organization, gifts are tax deductible to the full extent allowable under the law. Our federal tax identification number is 52-1249353. Sign up to get the latest on analysis and policy We want to share the most relevant content with you. Subscribe Follow our Networks Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram Contact Washington Office on Latin America 1666 Connecticut Ave NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20009 Tel: (202)797-2171 Help Us Create Real Impact Donate The Washington Office on Latin America () is recognized in the United States as tax exempt under...