Latin America

In Cuba, the human rights situation has gotten worse, resulting in human rights defenders being forced to stop their work and leave the country. The movement for democracy in the country has been weakened. In Venezuela, the situation is urgent and immediate. The country is at the brink of collapse, people are starving, and there is hyperinflation.

News from Latin America

Civil Rights Defender of the Year Award 2023 – Foro Penal

  • Latin America, News, Venezuela
  • 25 April 2023

The influential Venezuelan legal organisation Foro Penal has been awarded the Civil Rights Defender …

Emergency Fund 2022 in numbers

  • Emergency Fund, News
  • 16 March 2023

Defending human rights is a dangerous job in several parts of the world. Many of those who do, face …

“Mobilising civil society in Venezuela and beyond”

  • News, Venezuela
  • 13 October 2022

Voices from Defenders’ Days Close-up with Abraham Pedraza, Coordinator Un Mundo Sin Mordaza in …

Emergency Fund – 2021 in Numbers

  • Emergency Fund, News
  • 17 March 2022

Defending human rights has become increasingly dangerous in many parts of the world. Many of those w…
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