Entries by Lucía Panero

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Civil society organizations and academics reject before the Senate the candidacy of Lijo and García-Mansilla to the CSJN

Gides (Social Rights Research Group), Fundeps (Foundation for the Development of Sustainable Policies), El Telar and Católicas por el Derecho a Decidir Argentina we appear before the Chamber of Senators of the Nation to explain the reasons why we consider that The candidates to fill the vacancies in the Supreme Court of Justice of the […]

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Organizations reject the president’s speech in favor of the exploitation of natural resources without considering the environmental dimension

The signatory organizations here express our deepest rejection of the speech by the President of the Nation, Javier Milei, on the occasion of the signing of the so-called May Pact, in which he urged provincial governments to advance in the exploitation of natural resources without contemplating the environmental dimension nor the demands of local communities […]

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Tobacco Control Framework Convention – Infographic 2

LET’S NOT STAY OUT. Argentina is the only Mercosur country that has not ratified the Framework Convention for Tobacco Control, despite having one of the highest addiction prevalence rates in the region. This infographic explains what tools this treaty would provide us in the fight against smoking and why its ratification is urgent.

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Tobacco Control Framework Convention – Infographic 1

THE CIGARETTE LEAVES US WITHOUT VOICE OR VOTE. Argentina does not participate in global decision-making spaces on tobacco control, despite having one of the highest addiction prevalence rates. This infographic brings together data that supports the importance of advancing the ratification of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control of the World Health Organization (WHO).

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Omnibus Law: we ask Congress to honor deliberation and citizen participation

We, the undersigned civil society organizations, request that the treatment of the “Bases and Starting Points for the Freedom of Argentines” bill continues in ordinary sessions so that our representatives can discuss it in a timeframe commensurate with its complexity, and that the instances of participation are extended so that citizens can express their views […]

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We claim the right to protest and demand: enough repression

After the publication in the Official Gazette of the Nation of Decree of Necessity and Urgency 70/2023, which was widely questioned by civil society for favoring large global corporations and lacking the urgency that would justify its adoption, thousands of protesters gathered. They gathered in different parts of the country to express their repudiation. “Below, […]

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Public Budget in Córdoba: reflections on the Public Hearing

The Executive Branch of the province of Córdoba presented the 2024 budget bill. On November 9, we presented ourselves at the Public Hearing held in the Legislature. “Below, we offer a google translate version of the original article in Spanish. This translation may not be accurate but serves as a general presentation of the article. […]

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Democracy is improved with more democracy

Democracy is much more than going to vote and electing authorities periodically. It is collectively building a society and a political system based on respect for diversity, without violence, where it is recognized that the path to development goes hand in hand with the defense of democratic institutions. In these elections, let us keep in […]

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The Asian Bank approved its first infrastructure project in Argentina

From September 25 to 26, in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, the eighth Annual Assembly of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) was held, an event that brings together its members, business representatives and civil organizations to discuss the direction strategy and initiatives of the organization. At this meeting, the AIIB announced the approval of the […]