WOLA
Carolina Jiménez Sandoval President. Carolina Jiménez Sandoval is the President of the Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA). She brings to WOLA over 20 years of experience in research and advocacy for human rights in the Americas and throughout the world.
About Us - The Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA)
WOLA is a leading research and advocacy organization advancing human rights in the Americas. We envision a future where public policies protect human rights and recognize human dignity, and where justice overcomes violence.
Promoting Democracy in the Americas - WOLA
Oct 24, 2024 · This article is part of the series, A Human Rights Agenda for the Next U.S. Administration, outlining WOLA’s priorities for the upcoming U.S. administration, focusing on a human rights-centered approach in the Americas.As the United States prepares for a new administration, WOLA reaffirms its commitment to justice, dignity, and the fundamental rights of people across the region.
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What Is WOLA? - WOLA
Feb 15, 2024 · WOLA is one of the leading research and advocacy organizations working to advance human rights in the Americas. We envision a future where public policies in the Americas protect human rights and recognize human dignity, and where justice overcomes violence. WOLA tackles problems that transcend borders and that require both domestic and international solutions. Through […]
WOLA Mourns the Passing of President Jimmy Carter - WOLA
Jan 9, 2025 · WOLA joins the global community in mourning the passing of President Jimmy Carter, whose contributions to human rights and democracy left a lasting impact worldwide. During his tenure as the 39th President of the United States, Carter elevated human rights within U.S. foreign policy and his post-presidential work through the …
A Human Rights Agenda for the Next U.S. Administration
Nov 1, 2024 · This five-part series outlines WOLA’s priorities for U.S. policies centered on human rights. As the United States prepares for a new administration, WOLA remains committed to justice, dignity, and the fundamental rights of individuals across the Americas. In this series, we highlight the critical human rights issues that should be at the forefront of policy […]
WOLA Announces Honorees for the 2024 Human Rights Awards
2024 WOLA HUMAN RIGHTS AWARDS HONOREES The Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA) is proud to announce the distinguished honorees for its 2024 WOLA Human Rights Awards. These individuals and organizations have demonstrated exceptional dedication to human rights in the Americas. The awards will be presented at WOLA’s 50th Anniversary Human Rights Awards and Benefit […]
Aug 18, 2023 · 4 ˜OL˚ ˚NNU˚L REPORT 2023 We partner with advocates on the ground and draw on in-depth knowledge of the region. We produce timely and accessible research with clear policy recommendations. We develop sophisticated advocacy strategies to impact policies for human rights and social justice. We create impact for human rights throughout the Americas WOLA’s Gimena Sánchez-Garzoli
Weekly Border Update Videos with Adam Isacson - WOLA
Oct 31, 2024 · In the weeks leading up to the 2024 U.S. presidential election, WOLA decided to launch a series of videos premiering each week based on our Weekly U.S.-Mexico Border Updates. These videos, featuring Director for Defense Oversight Adam Isacson, deliver timely insights on U.S.-Latin America border developments, offering analysis on issues like migration policy shifts, border security measures, […]