Events

Haiti at a Crossroads: Understanding Political Crisis and U.S. Role

sbernal — Tue, 05 Jul 2016 19:35:19 +0000

13 Jul 2016

Please join us for a discussion on the current state of Haitian politics and the U.S.’s role in helping the state in its long-term development. The panelist will provide an on-the-ground perspective regarding the current trends in Haiti and possible scenarios as Haiti faces an ongoing socio-political crisis.

WOLA and Oxfam America are pleased to invite you to a discussion with:

Jean-Claude Fignole
Haiti Program Director, Oxfam America

Moderated by:

Gimena Sanchez-Garzoli
Senior Associate, WOLA

Wednesday, July 13
4:00 p.m. — 5: 30 p.m.
1666 Connecticut Ave NW, Suite 400
Washington D.C.

Haiti and its Future: Political Breakdown and Need for Reform

sbernal — Tue, 05 Jul 2016 19:28:25 +0000

12 Jul 2016

Please join WOLA and George Washington University Focus on Haiti Initiative for a discussion on the future of Haiti's politics and recommendations to guarantee long-term development.

The Washington Office on Latin America and
George Washington University Focus on Haiti Initiative are pleased to invite you to a discussion with:

Jean-Claude Fignole
Haiti Program Director, Oxfam America

Moderated by:

Gimena Sanchez-Garzoli
Senior Associate, WOLA

The Para-State’s History in Colombia and Lessons for Latin America

sbernal — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 16:21:40 +0000

6 Jul 2016

As Colombia negotiates an end to its internal conflict, successors to paramilitary groups have the potential to undermine effective implementation of the accords. Join us for this unique opportunity to explore the history of this phenomenon and the steps that can be taken to address it in Colombia.

WOLA (The Washington Office on Latin America), is pleased to invite you to a presentation, reading and discussion:

The Para-State: An Ethnography of Colombia's Death Squads

By:

Aldo Civico
Assistant Professor of Anthropology; Co-Founder, The International Institute for Peace

Commentary by:

Gimena Sanchez-Garzoli
Senior Associate, WOLA

Ayotzinapa Case: Final Report by Group of Independent Experts

hsmith — Wed, 18 May 2016 00:10:33 +0000

25 May 2016

Join us for a conversation with four of the experts to discuss the main findings of their investigation, what their work demonstrated about Mexico’s criminal justice system, and how the investigation into the disappearance of the 43 students can move forward after their departure from Mexico.

WOLA and the Wilson Center's Mexico Institute are pleased to invite you to an event featuring

An Evolving Threat: Assessing Paramilitaries in Colombia

sbernal — Tue, 03 May 2016 16:52:03 +0000

9 May 2016

While peace talks with the two largest guerrilla groups in Colombia are moving forward, Colombia will still have to address the threat posed by violent paramilitary groups. Join us we discuss the need to redouble efforts to combat and understand these organizations.

WOLA (The Washington Office on Latin America), is pleased to invite you to a conversation featuring:

Territorial Development in El Salvador: Opportunities for inclusive governance and sustainable development in a region in crisis

cscorpio — Sat, 23 Apr 2016 14:04:14 +0000

28 Apr 2016

Please join WOLA, Lutheran World Relief, and Oxfam America for a discussion on local and territorial development strategies in El Salvador.

Please join the Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA), Lutheran World Relief (LWR), and Oxfam America for a discussion on

Territorial Development in El Salvador:
Opportunities for inclusive governance and sustainable development in a region in crisis

Speakers

Guillermo Vasquez
The Inter-Municipal Association of the Sierra Tecapa-Chinameca (ASITECHI)

An Effective Transition to Post-Conflict for Afro-Colombians and Indigenous in Choco, Colombia

sbernal — Wed, 13 Apr 2016 15:56:16 +0000

18 Apr 2016

The recent spike in violence by paramilitary groups highlights the many challenges that the Colombian government will face in the implementation of a potential peace accord. Join us for a discussion on the importance of guaranteeing a space for Afro-Colombians and indigenous communities.

The Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA), AFRODES International, The International Institute on Race, Equality and Human Rights, The Evangelical Lutheran Church of America Global Mission (ELCA), The Lutheran World Federation (LWF), and The United Steelworkers (USW) are pleased to invite you to:

The Search for Justice: Crimes against Migrants and Refugees in Mexico

hsmith — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 22:29:05 +0000

14 Apr 2016

Join us for a conversation with representatives of migrant shelters from different regions in Mexico who assist migrants in the search for justice.

The Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA) is pleased to invite you to a discussion featuring

Forced Disappearances During El Salvador’s Civil War and Their Consequences Today

cscorpio — Fri, 08 Apr 2016 21:24:44 +0000

14 Apr 2016

Please join the Congressional Central America Caucus and the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission for a briefing on unresolved cases of forced disappearances that occurred during El Salvador’s civil war and their impact on efforts to strengthen rule of law today.

Briefing Series on Accountability

Forced Disappearances during El Salvador’s Civil War and Their Consequences Today

Hosted by the

U.S. House of Representatives Central America Caucus

Digging for the Truth: Access to Information about Forced Disappearances in Wartime El Salvador

cscorpio — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 13:51:54 +0000

13 Apr 2016

Please join us for a reception with a delegation of Salvadoran-American children survivors of forced disappearances and human rights advocates from the United States and El Salvador.

The Mauricio Aquino Foundation, the Center for Human Rights at the University of Washington, the Due Process of Law Foundation (DPLF), and the Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA) invite you to a discussion on

Digging for the Truth: Access to Information about Forced Disappearances in Wartime El Salvador

Featuring

Sylvia Rosales-Fike
Director, the Mauricio Aquino Foundation

Venezuela's Stalemate before the Storm: Divided Government and Crisis of Governance

Adam S — Tue, 05 Apr 2016 02:20:33 +0000

11 Apr 2016

Four months after legislative elections, has Venezuela's opposition lost momentum?

The Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA) is pleased to invite you to an event featuring:

Organized Crime as a Human Rights Issue: Perspectives from the Americas

lriesenfeld — Fri, 08 Apr 2016 14:34:02 +0000

11 Apr 2016

Join WOLA's Executive Director Joy Olson for a presentation at the "Beyond the Headlines" series, hosted by the Women's Foreign Policy Group (WFPG) and NAFSA.

Join WOLA's Executive Director Joy Olson for a presentation at the "Beyond the Headlines" series, hosted by the Women's Foreign Policy Group (WFPG) and NAFSA:

Monday, April 11, 2016, 5:30 p.m.
Reception and Program

NAFSA: Association of International Educators
1307 New York Avenue
7th Floor AGORA Room
Washington, DC

IACHR Reception: Honoring Latin American Human Rights Defenders

cscorpio — Wed, 30 Mar 2016 22:15:01 +0000

6 Apr 2016

Please join WOLA for a reception in honor of Latin American human rights defenders who are visiting Washington, D.C. for the hearings of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR).

You are cordially invited to join WOLA for a reception in honor of Latin American human rights defenders who are visiting Washington, D.C. for the hearings of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR).

Wednesday, April 6, 2016
5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

WOLA
1666 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 400
Washington, D.C. 20009

Citizen Security Strategies, Hardline Policing, and Human Rights Issues in El Salvador

cscorpio — Wed, 30 Mar 2016 02:15:03 +0000

5 Apr 2016

Please join us for a panel discussion on the current security dynamic in El Salvador, the policies and measures being implemented by the Sanchéz Ceren administration, and the role of the Attorney General.

The Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA) and the Due Process of Law Foundation (DPLF) invite you to a discussion on

Citizen Security Strategies, Hardline Policing, and Human Rights Issues in El Salvador

Featuring

Abraham Ábrego
Director, Foundation of Studies for the Application of the Law (FESPAD)

Verónica Reyna
Deputy Director of Human Rights, Passionist Social Service (SSPAS)

Peru’s 2016 Presidential Elections

Adam S — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 20:45:12 +0000

4 Apr 2016

Peruvian voters will head to the polls on April 10 to vote for president in the most contentious elections since Peru's return to democracy in 2000.

The George Washington University and WOLA are pleased to invite you to a round-table discussion featuring

No Health, No Help: Abuses in Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Latin America and the Caribbean

Adam S — Fri, 25 Mar 2016 17:58:59 +0000

4 Apr 2016

Throughout the Americas, drug "rehabilitation" centers engage in abusive and unlawful practices that include humiliation, abduction, and beating.

WOLA and the Open Society Foundations are pleased to invite you to an event featuring

John Walsh
Senior Associate, WOLA

Dr. Rafael Torruella
Director, Intercambios Puerto Rico

Carlos Zamudio Angles
Researcher, Consortium for a Comprehensive Drug Policy (CUPIHD), Mexico

What Peace Means For Protest & Policing In Colombia: Conversation with Colombian Human Rights Lawyer Franklin Castañeda

sbernal — Wed, 30 Mar 2016 14:37:47 +0000

31 Mar 2016

Colombian human rights lawyer, Franklin Castañeda, will explain recent legal restrictions placed on social protest in Colombia and what such restrictions mean in the context of a likely peace accord.

The Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA), the Due Process of Law Foundation (DPLF) and Peace Brigades International (PBI) are pleased to invite you to a conversation with Colombian Human Rights Lawyer Franklin Castañeda

Thursday, March 31
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA)

A Screening of "Déjenos Pasar" ("Let Us Pass")

hsmith — Fri, 11 Mar 2016 20:25:49 +0000

21 Mar 2016

"Déjenos Pasar" is a short documentary film that explores the difficult journey through Mexico for Central American migrants. Following the screening will be a discussion on current situation for Central American migrants in Mexico.

The George Washington University’s Latin American and Hemispheric Studies Program and WOLA are pleased to invite you to a documentary screening of "Déjenos Pasar" ("Let Us Pass") featuring:

Alaina Dyne
Director-Producer

and

Is Peace in Colombia Feasible if it Excludes Afro-Colombian and Indigenous Communities?

sbernal — Tue, 15 Mar 2016 16:18:41 +0000

17 Mar 2016

On March 8, The National Indigenous Organization of Colombia (ONIC) and the National Afro-Colombian Peace Council (CONPA) launched an Ethnic Commission for Peace and Defense of Territorial Rights with the goal of guaranteeing participation in the peace process. Come hear from its members as they explain the importance of their inclusion in Havana.

The Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA) and U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) are pleased to invite you to a conversation with Members of the Colombia’s Ethnic Commission for Peace and Defense of Territorial Rights

Thursday, March 17
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA)
1666 Connecticut Ave NW

Press Conference Call: Analysis of President Obama's Upcoming Latin America Trip

gramsey — Mon, 14 Mar 2016 18:22:07 +0000

14 Mar 2016

President Obama is slated to make a historic visit to Cuba on March 21-22, the first such trip by a U.S. president in over 80 years. Join WOLA experts for a discussion and Q&A on the upcoming trip and its implications for the region.

Wednesday, March 16 at 10:30 a.m. EST

President Obama is slated to make a historic visit to Cuba on March 21-22, the first such trip by a U.S. president in over 80 years. During the visit he is expected to discuss updating U.S.-Cuba relations for the 21st century, and will address the ongoing Colombian peace talks in Havana amid hopes that a bilateral ceasefire might be established soon. After Cuba, the president will travel on to Argentina to meet with the administration of the newly-elected President Mauricio Macri.