Human Rights :
Human rights are a priority for the Foundation. For this reason, from all the offices in Latin America we analyze how they are developing in the region. Each office has chosen a different topic and month after month we will put a magnifying glass to understand them, deepen in them and disseminate their importance for the region.
News
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Alexandra Arévalo
The Alarming Trend of Gender Violence Against Journalists in Mexico
Protecting women journalists in Mexico isn't just about addressing an issue; it's about empowering voices and ensuring a vibrant, diverse media landscape. The policies and frameworks outlined in ARTICLE 19's recent policy paper offer a beacon of hope in this challenging landscape.
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Sabine Leutheusser-Schnarrenberger
Resilience against Injustice
Lawyers as Heroes of Freedom: Their courage defies authoritarian regimes. In the new publication 'Resisting Injustice - Lawyers as Human Rights Defenders,' discover how they defend human rights and become targets of persecution. A glimpse into their challenging role in the battle for the rule-of-law.
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María José Salcedo
Entrepreneurial Journalism: The Hope for Press Freedom in Latin America
Reporters Without Borders' annual ranking shows that several Latin American countries occupy unfavorable positions in terms of press freedom. Despite the challenges, there is hope for the growth of independent and niche journalism, and it is suggested that civil society, universities and the private sector can play an important role in supporting and developing entrepreneurial journalism.
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Alexandra Arévalo
The limits of tolerance: Popper's paradox
Freedom and tolerance go hand in hand; to be a liberal is to be tolerant. November 16 is the International Day of Tolerance and at the Friedrich Naumann Foundation we believe that we should not forget the important lesson that Karl Popper left us on tolerance: "if we want a tolerant society, we must be intolerant of intolerance".
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Alexandra Arévalo
In search of refuge
Discrimination and exclusion are unfortunately a reality for the migrant community and asylum seekers in Mexico. In a context where homophobia and lack of awareness are a daily reality in Mexico, the question arises about the situation of the LGBT+ migrant population in the country: Why are public policies and intervention programs tailored to specific needs necessary?
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María José Salcedo
Defending Freedom and Democracy: is our battle against disinformation lost?
Disinformation threatens freedom and democracy. Mexico, Ecuador, and the Philippines face risks to journalists, influencers shaping opinion, and state-backed falsehoods. Collaborative efforts are needed to counter it. Explore the impact, role of facts, and urgent need for evidence-based content to protect democracy. Who fights disinformation? Future of fact-checking? Balancing privacy and free speech? Find answers in this thought-provoking article.