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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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…

FUNDEPS participated in the Presentation of the Special Health Issue of Revista En Letra
The presentation of this special issue dedicated to the human right to health, which was supported by FUNDEPS, took place at the Buenos Aires Law School.

The Role of International Financial Institutions in the Management of Sustainable Forestry Resources in Argentina
In recent years, our country received and continues to receive various funds from international financial institutions in order to manage existing forest resources. How are theseplanned, executed and decided?