by SIF | Jul 4, 2024 | CA in DC, Home Banner, Research
Frente al presunto éxito de la política del Gobierno de El Salvador de “cero tolerancia” a las pandillas y que ha implicado encarcelamientos masivos y supuestos juicios sumarios, cientos de muertes en custodia, torturas y malos tratos documentados, vale la pena analizar la posibilidad de que las autoridades estén cometiendo delitos en el desarrollo de esta política.
by SIF | Feb 6, 2024 | Announcements, Communications, Home Banner
Jovana brings the perspective of both a front-line regional expert as well as that of a dynamic systems changer.
by Adriana Beltrán | Sep 11, 2023 | Blog, Communications, Home Banner
In the unique setting and context of Costa Rica, the 2023 Central America Donors Forum will facilitate conversations to motivate, inspire and drive collective action in the region.
by Josué Torres, Daniela Tejas, Glenda Ixtabalán | Aug 1, 2023 | Blog, Communications, Fondo CAMY, Home Banner, Press Releases
Every day, the Central America and Mexico Youth Fund (CAMY), a program of the Seattle International Foundation, works for and with youth social movements in Central America and Mexico that promote more just, equitable and inclusive spaces and create a better present.
by SIF | Jul 14, 2023 | AIF, Announcements, CA in DC, Communications, Home Banner, Press Releases, The Independent Journalism Fund
We support the electoral results in Guatemala and commend the determination of its citizenry to defend their right to elect their authorities.
by SIF | Jun 14, 2023 | Announcements, Communications, Home Banner, Press Releases, The Independent Journalism Fund
Democracy depends on an independent media that guarantees the right of citizens to express themselves and be informed.
by Tania Bello | May 26, 2023 | Blog, Central America and Mexico Youth Fund, Communications, Home Banner
Beyond the case being litigated in the Inter-American Court of Human Rights, two perspectives coexist in the fight for Beatriz´s case: the reality and the dream that leads to hope. Both dimensions seek to answer the big question, who was and who is Beatriz?
by SIF | May 12, 2023 | Announcements, Communications, Home Banner
We reiterate our commitment to support independent journalism in Guatemala and in Central America, and to contribute to the defense of freedom of information and expression, inalienable and fundamental rights in any democracy.
by SIF | Mar 10, 2023 | Home Banner, Press Releases
This means that emergency contraception will now be available for all women, in all cases, not just for survivors of sexual violence.
by SIF | Jan 11, 2023 | Blog, Communications, Fondo CAMY, Home Banner
Seattle International Foundation’s CAMY Fund and Global Fund for Children share learnings and reflections from a participatory research project titled “Disruptive Youth Movements in Mexico, Central America, and Colombia” that was carried out between 2019–2021 and presented in August 2022.
by Eric L. Olson | Dec 9, 2022 | AIF, Blog, CA in DC, Home Banner, SIF in the News
Northern Central America is a beautiful and complex region mired by corruption, poverty, and violence. Seattle International Foundation’s Adriana Beltrán and Eric Olson discuss how, in this moment when trustworthy government allies are limited, investment and support for organized civil society offers a way forward.
by SIF | Nov 23, 2022 | AIF, CA in DC, Home Banner, Press Releases
This is a significant step towards combating corruption and promoting accountability in Guatemala.
by Natalia Lozano | Aug 3, 2022 | Blog, Central America and Mexico Youth Fund, Fondo CAMY, Home Banner
This month, in recognition of the important role that youth play in driving social change in Central America and Mexico, the Central America and Mexico Youth (CAMY) Fund puts a spotlight on the youth fight for justice, and the ways that philanthropy can work alongside them.
by SIF | Aug 1, 2022 | AIF, Announcements, Central America in Washington, DC, Communications, Home Banner, The Independent Journalism Fund
The freedom of the press and the independence of justice operators are pillars of democracy, and they are fundamental rights that the State of Guatemala is required to respect.
by SIF | Jun 30, 2022 | Announcements, Communications, Home Banner
After nearly eight years with SIF, Olga is leaving the foundation to begin a new chapter in her professional career.
by Mirte Postema | May 26, 2022 | AIF, Home Banner, SIF in the News
Between 2019 and May 2022, at least 22 prosecutors, judges, and human rights defenders have been forced into exile—many of them in the United States. Guatemalan authorities have also detained at least seven anti-corruption prosecutors. Virginia Laparra is one of them.
By Mirte Postema
by SIF | Aug 3, 2021 | Announcements, Communications, Home Banner, Press Releases
As an impassioned expert on human rights, Adriana Beltrán brings to SIF more than 20 years of experience championing justice and democracy in Central America and beyond.
by SIF | Jul 20, 2021 | AIF, CA in DC, Home Banner, SIF in the News
By SABRINA RODRIGUEZ.
“We need to get away from the notion that it’s just a matter of making an announcement with some kind of aid plan that would remedy all these problems,” says Eric Olson, director of policy at the Seattle International Foundation and an expert on Central America.
