Health at risk: government decisions that affect us
Read moreThe recent decisions of the national government put the health of the population at risk. Argentina's possible withdrawal from the WHO weakens its ability to access funding and technical cooperation based on scientific evidence. This announcement is part of a context of cuts, flexibility and deregulation of health policies…
We participated in the 13th United Nations Forum on Business and Human Rights
Read moreOn November 25, 26 and 27, we participated in the 13th United Nations Forum on Business and Human Rights, which took place at the United Nations headquarters in Geneva.
“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…Necessary debates: Fundeps held a discussion on the Energy Transition in Argentina
Read moreThe event organized by Fundeps (Foundation for the Development of Sustainable Policies), CAUCE Foundation (Environmental Culture - Ecological Cause), FARN (Environment and Natural Resources Foundation) and Siglo 21 University, held on November 11, was a meeting of analysis and debate on the main challenges facing Argentina…
Fundeps celebrated 15 years promoting human rights
Read moreThis Friday, November 22, the Es por acá Festival took place at the Teatro Griego. More than two thousand people shared an afternoon of encounter, reflection and action for human rights. The day, which included the participation of activists, artists and organizations from Cordoba, ended with pure dancing with Sabor Canela,…
IACHR alert: Argentina must uphold its gender policies to protect human rights
Read moreIn a historic hearing, the IACHR was informed of the regression of gender policies and access to sexual and reproductive health in Argentina and the State's failure to comply with its obligations. The economic justification of the cuts by the Government was not accepted by the Commission. Its President and the commissioners…
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Consult on Human Rights and International Financial Institutions.
FUNDEPS as a part of the Coalition for Human Rights in Development (CCDH), opens up a consult searching a methodology to incorporate Human Rights within the Environmental and Social standards of the developing Financial Institutions.

The problem of solid urban waste in Córdoba
Fundeps prepares a working document that deals with the problem of MSW (Urban Solid Waste) in our city. The objective is to contribute and influence public policies at the local level that guarantee the right to health and a healthy and balanced…

Let’s all engage in the elaboration of the regional agreement on environmental matters
Our foundation is participating actively in the monitoring of the Regional Agreement on Access to Information, Public Participation, and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters in Latin America and the Caribbean, in accordance with Principle 10 of the Rio Declaration. By means of this letter we invite you to participate in the elaboration of the Guidance Document for Negotiations, providing comments and suggestions.

Eighth Chamber rejects injunction to get authorization to fumigate in Alta Gracia
In a trial in which FUNDEPS intervened as amicus curia, The Eighth Chamber of Civil and Commercial Affairs of Cordoba rejected once again the injunction for which VERDOL S.A. requested authorization to fumigate in the City of Alta Gracia, in a celebrated but censurable decision.

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.