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Climate Change, Human Rights, Indigenous Rights | 27 March 2023

Strategic litigation and its role in the pursuit of justice

It is strategic because, based on a legal cause, it seeks to change unjust realities and position issues that are key to the formation of a democratic society.read more

Capacity Building, Human Rights | 14 March 2023

Session 1 of the AIDA’s 25th Anniversary Webinar Series

Introspection of our origins, victories, growth, and vision for the future, and a discussion on the progress, lessons learned, and challenges of protecting the human right to a healthy environment.read more

Accountability and Transparency, Human Rights, Indigenous Rights | 20 February 2023

Open Letter from Civil Society Organizations to the President of the Inter-American Development Bank

We consider it essential that the Bank strengthen its practices and operations, facilitating the promotion and respect for human rights.read more

Climate Change, Human Rights | 3 February 2023

Actions and reasons to preserve the Amazon

The Amazon and its care are emblematic of the intrinsic relationship and balance that must exist between a healthy environment and human existence.read more

Human Rights, Indigenous Rights | 30 January 2023

Urgent alert on human rights threats due to Pantanal degradation

It is time to join forces and take care of the enormous natural and cultural wealth of this biome that is so important for life.read more

Climate Change, Human Rights, Indigenous Rights, Oceans | 21 December 2022

10 good news stories from 2022, for a sustainable future

We’re celebrating decisions at the local, national and international levels that help move us toward a more sustainable future for all.read more

Climate Change, Human Rights, Oceans | 15 December 2022

Toward environmental justice: 4 achievements for AIDA in 2022

These advances demonstrate the importance of collaboration and persistence. They are in turn precedents for litigation, advocacy and alliance-building.read more

Climate Change, Human Rights, Oceans | 8 December 2022

2022 Annual Report

2022 has been a year of great progress for AIDA. Some of our main achievements are evidence of our commitment to environmental and climate justice in the Americas.read more

Human Rights, Mining, Toxic Pollution | 17 November 2022

Organizations, coalitions, academia, and specialists support victims of toxic contamination in La Oroya

Experts filed 15 briefs before the Inter-American Court of Human Rights to support the case of residents of La Oroya against the government of Peru.read more

Climate Change, Human Rights | 9 November 2022

Global South statement on climate finance ahead of COP27

COP27 must reach agreements for an equitable, sufficient and sustainable finance that ensures a just transition.read more

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