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Amid the turmoil of El Salvador, President Nayib Bukele has controversially proposed to house U.S.-deported immigrants, including American citizens with criminal records, in the nation’s prisons. This offer stands as …
The Dire Reality of El Salvador’s Prisons: A Warning for U.S. Deportees Read More
In a controversial move, El Salvador’s Legislative Assembly has sanctioned the transfer of children to adult prisons, a decision widely condemned by Human Rights Watch. Signed into law by President …
El Salvador’s Controversial Decision to Transfer Children to Adult Prisons Read More
Panama and Costa Rica have suspiciously aligned with U.S. policies that infringe upon the rights of asylum seekers. These nations are now unlawfully detaining individuals, obstructing their access to refuge …
Panama and Costa Rica’s Complicity in U.S.-Facilitated Human Rights Violations Read More
On February 5, 2025, a military aircraft from Texas landed in Amritsar, Punjab, carrying over 100 undocumented Indians as part of Trump’s ambitious deportation campaign. This marked the beginning of …
The Economic Fallout of Trump’s Mass Deportation Strategy Read More
In the wake of the 1973 Chilean coup, WOLA emerged as a beacon of hope, formed to champion human rights and link the harrowing experiences of victims with U.S. policymakers. …
WOLA: A Legacy of Human Rights Advocacy in Latin America Read More
In El Salvador, the tide of unchecked executive power is rising swiftly, threatening the fragile landscape of human rights. The ratification of an amendment to Article 248 of the Constitution …
El Salvador’s Threatening Constitutional Reform: A New Era of Human Rights Risks Read More
Cristosal, an Episcopal-affiliated organization dedicated to human rights in Central America, was forced to terminate its humanitarian aid program and cut staff due to the recent U.S. foreign aid freeze. …
Trump’s Aid Freeze Disrupts Humanitarian Efforts in Central America Read More
The Year of Human Rights: A Grim ReflectionAs we reflect on 2024, the task of summarizing a year filled with human rights abuses is daunting. Human Rights Watch’s 35th annual …
Global Human Rights in 2024: A Year of Darkness and Hope Read More
During the 48th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva from January 20-31, 2025, the human rights records of fourteen nations will undergo scrutiny. This Universal Periodic …
UN to Review Human Rights Records of 14 Nations in 2025 Read More
WOLA joins millions around the world in mourning the loss of President Jimmy Carter, whose profound dedication to human rights and democracy etched a legacy for generations. As the 39th …
WOLA Mourns President Jimmy Carter: A Legacy of Human Rights Advocacy Read More