Advisory Opinion 32-25 of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) established the scope of States’ obligations in protecting human rights in the face of the climate emergency. It was issued in response to the request made by Chile and Colombia and was the most participatory process in the history of the institution. Along with […]
Fundeps, together with the United Neighbors in Defense of a Healthy Environment (VUDAS), submitted a petition to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR). The goal is for this international body to assess the responsibility of the Argentine State regarding the illegal operation of the company Porta Hnos. S.A. in the San Antonio neighborhood of […]
At the BID’s 2025 Annual Meetings in Chile, organizations and communities affected by projects financed by the institution are demanding greater transparency, participation, and respect for human rights and the environment, in response to the impacts of megaprojects in the region. “Below, we offer a google translate version of the original article in Spanish. This […]
From Fundeps we conducted a study interviewing youth, adolescents and children from different socioeconomic levels, to comprehensively understand the consumption of tobacco products and generate evidence regarding the profile of consumers and the context surrounding their consumption. In this report you can find reasons, beliefs, experiences, expectations, emotions and motivations, related to tobacco consumption; and […]
We are proud to share the 2023 Yearbook, a review of our work, achievements and lessons learned over the past year.
Two opinions of the Attorney General’s Office of the Nation admit the legitimisation of two groups representing the ‘collective of unborn persons’, against the Constitution, national laws and Court rulings. However, they pave the way for the courts to attack the right to termination of pregnancy. Joint press release. During the last week, Laura M. […]
Together with the community of Marcos Juárez we presented an environmental protection in the Córdoba Justice Department. We request that the current ordinance on agrochemicals be modified with the objective of expanding the protection zone, compliance with controls and the functioning of the Advisory Commission on the Environment be made effective. “Below, we offer a […]
Amnesty International, ELA – Latin American Team for Justice and Gender, Fundeps and the O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law (Georgetown University) announce the launch of a new training course for lawyers in Argentina that brings together renowned faculty from throughout the region. The proposal is aimed at legal professionals who wish to […]
In June of this year, La Casita Trans filed a lawsuit in the jurisdiction of violence against the Medical Council for offering training with pathologizing content. From Fundeps we present an amicus curiae in the case. “Below, we offer a google translate version of the original article in Spanish. This translation may not be accurate […]
A project to promote healthy eating that adheres to the national front labeling law was presented to the Córdoba Legislature. The initiative establishes stamp-free schools, promotes the public purchase of healthy foods and creates a monitoring commission made up of civil society organizations, among other things. “Below, we offer a google translate version of the […]
Together with the Table for Water and the Environment of Alta Gracia we present an action for protection for default against the Provincial Administration of Water Resources, for not having responded to a request for public information that we made about the work of providing drinking water for the Country Club “El Potrerillo de Larreta”. […]
During September 26, 27, 28 and 29 we were participating in different activities linked to the Second Annual Forum on Human Rights Defenders in Environmental Issues in Latin America and the Caribbean. This Forum is organized by ECLAC in its role as Secretariat of the Escazú Agreement. “Below, we offer a google translate version of […]