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Climate Change, Human Rights | 13 December 2018

Why we’re working for climate justice in Latin America

What motivates us to fight climate change is our awareness of the huge problem we’re facing, and our steadfast determination—We know we can’t give up.read more

Fracking, Human Rights | 26 November 2018

The first time fracking was discussed before the Inter-American Commission

This moment was a small, but vital, step forward, and there are ears willing to listen. We'll continue doing everything in our power to protect the communities that are affected by fracking.read more

Fracking, Freshwater Sources, Mining | 25 October 2018

What motivates us to preserve our freshwater sources?

The ways those water sources are threatened are just as widespread—but chief among them are extractive activities like mining and fracking. We understand the risks and we won’t let our guard down.read more

Climate Change, Human Rights | 22 October 2018

The IPCC climate report: science has spoken and we must act now

The outlook is clear: maintaining global warming below 1.5°C is not an easy task, but science holds it’s possible.read more

Coral reefs, Climate Change, Oceans | 8 October 2018

Protecting herbivorous fish, to secure a future for corals

Herbivorous fish rarely go unnoticed. Their brilliant colors illuminate the reef to the delight of scuba divers. But more importantly, these iconic...read more

Fracking, Human Rights | 3 October 2018

Civil society warns Inter-American Commission of human rights violations caused by fracking in Latin America

The principal requests were to urge the States to adopt efficient and opportune measures to prevent human rights, and to apply the precautionary principal in the face of fracking’s damages.read more

Climate Change, Human Rights, Large Dams | 25 September 2018

Say no to large dams: 3 reasons to opt for alternative energy sources

Hydroelectric energy still represents a large portion of Latin America’s energy matrix. But is it really the best option?read more

Fracking, Human Rights | 24 September 2018

Inter-American Commission to analyze fracking’s impacts on human rights

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights will hold an informative hearing on October 3, 2018 to better understand the situation of fracking in the Americas and the human rights violations it’s causing.read more

Climate Change, Human Rights, Toxic Pollution | 16 September 2018

We all deserve to breathe clean air

AIDA works to improve air quality in Latin America, advocating for the protection of our children and other populations highly vulnerable to atmospheric contamination.read more

Human Rights | 6 September 2018

Yearning for better times for Nicaragua

I hope that everyone who has had to flee Nicaragua during this conflict will be able to return and see their country free, while also fully enjoying their human rights.read more

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