Claudia Paz y Paz will discuss Guatemala's efforts to reconstruct its democratic institutions, particularly the rule of law, in a country plagued by violence, corruption and historic impunity. As the first female Attorney General of Guatemala, Paz y Paz has made unprecedented strides in the prosecution of organized crime, political corruption, and human rights abuses. She was nominated for the 2013 Nobel Peace Prize.
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Racial Justice
Litigating for the Statistical Visibility of Afrodescendants in Colombia
Afro-Colombians have long endured social and systemic invisibility. Through legal action, civil society is fighting the miscount of the Black population for a more accurate representation.
Rights for Incarcerated People
The Fight for Women’s Rights Behind Bars in Colombia
Incarcerated women in Colombia face poor treatment behind bars—and steep obstacles to success once they are released. Inside the drive to protect their rights and increase opportunity.
Justice on the Job
Building Worker Power in Brazil
Labor conditions for Brazil’s most vulnerable workers have gone from bad to worse. A drive to develop the muscle of an intersectional labor movement can change all that.