Porta Hnos.: IACHR to Investigate Human Rights Violations in Córdoba
Read moreThe Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) has decided to open the case filed by Fundeps together with local residents and will investigate the international responsibility of the Argentine State for human rights violations resulting from the illegal operation of the Porta Hnos. S.A. plant in the San Antonio…
We Took Part in the Discussion on a Bill to Label AI-Generated Content
Read moreOn June 1, we participated in the second Sprint of the Advisory Roundtable on Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence, a collaborative initiative led by the Secretariat for Women of the Province of Córdoba in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Republic of Korea.
The event brought…We Participated in the Discussion on a Bill to Label AI-Generated Content
Read moreFundeps took part in a technical roundtable to discuss a bill introduced by Congresswoman Carolina Basualdo. The proposal seeks to establish a framework for identifying content generated with artificial intelligence (AI) and to address the risks these technologies pose to human rights.
Experts, universities, civil society…More than 300 Organizations Reject the Possible Repeal of the Front-of-Package Labeling Law
Read moreThrough Bill No. 186/26 submitted by the Executive Branch, which proposes repealing Law No. 27,642 on the Promotion of Healthy Eating, the national government seeks to dismantle one of the country’s most important public health policies, despite overwhelming local and international scientific evidence demonstrating its…
We filed a complaint against the AFA and Vaporesso for illegal electronic cigarette advertising
Read moreWe filed an administrative complaint before Argentina’s Ministry of Health against the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and Vaporesso over the “Move Beyond Ordinary” campaign, launched in March 2026 during the FIFA World Cup. The campaign uses the images of Messi, Julián Álvarez, and Enzo Fernández to promote…
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States’ Extraterritorial Obligations regarding the protection of human rights
Despite the universitality of human rights, a large number of States continue interpreting their obligations as applicable only within their own territory. This has led to an important void in the protection of these rights, for which reason a series of principles has been developed that intend to clarify what States' extraterritorial obligations are in terms of economic, social and cultural rights.

The IDB approves the ICIM’s new policy. A weaker and less reliable Mechanism
With virtually no regard for the comments and suggestions from civilsociety, the IDB has approved the new policy of the IndependentConsultation and Investigation Mechanism (ICIM). While this doesinclude a sparse few positive aspects, it implies a setback in theprocess of strengthening the ICIM started in 2010.

UN Rapporteurs Urge the World Bank to Recognize Human Rights in its Policies
In response to the proposed modifications to the World Bank’s social and environmental safeguards, a large group of UN human rights rapporteurs launched tough critiques of the proposed changes, requesting via a letter addressed to the President of the World Bank that human rights be properly considered in the guarantees that the financial institution demands.

Foundation for the Development of Sustainable Policy (FUNDEPS) submits Amicus Curiae in tobacco-related cases in Argentina and Colombia
The department of human rights submitted two Amicus Curiae briefs, enabling public participation in court cases, in discussions concerning health protection and tobacco control. FUNDEPS seeks to promote legal frameworks and protect the human right to health.

FUNDEPS participates in the first Latin American Meeting for the Right to Immunisation
As part of the celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, FUNDEPS represented Argentina at the first Latin American Meeting for the Right to Immunisation, which took place during 20-21 November 2014 in Lima, Peru.

Funding infrastructure in Latin America- COP20, Lima
The frame of activities for the Conference of Parties in the framework convention on the Lima Climate Change Conference, will discuss how international funding and socio environmental safeguards in infrastructure projects in Latin America have…

























