Through this initiative, FIC Argentina, FAGRAN, Fundación Sanar, Fundeps and Consciente Colectivo seek to promote a citizenry committed to the labeling law and thus generate the first citizen report on its compliance. The initiative arises from the identification of various breaches and the lack of effective control by the State.
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Let’s not let it pass” is the new campaign launched today by FIC Argentina, FAGRAN, Fundación Sanar, Fundeps and Consciente Colectivo to promote an informed citizenry and committed to the effective implementation of the labeling law. The nationwide campaign seeks to generate a citizen report on the state of compliance with the law, 10 months after the start of its implementation.
In 2021, the organizations promoted the campaign “Don’t cover our eyes” to promote the approval of the law and, on this occasion, they meet again so that this public health measure is effectively complied with. The campaign emphasizes some components of the law referring to the presence and characteristics of the seals (their size, location on the container, for example) as well as their disposition in the gondola.
“A few months ago we carried out a research study to find out how the law is being implemented and we detected that in 83% of the supermarkets surveyed there were breaches regarding the disposition of the products on the gondola, the seals were not visible to the consumer. In 67% we found promotions associated with the price (such as “15% discount” and “50% discount on the second unit”) in products with stamps, which also shows a breach of the provisions of the law, and in the 12% of the surveyed products, the seals were not on the main face of the container. The State must sanction these breaches and with the campaign we seek to make them visible,” said Leila Guarnieri of FIC Argentina.
“It is a priority that the commitment extends throughout the country, counting on the federal representation of the provinces, which monitor compliance with the Law through committed citizens and nutrition professionals who, through Education and advocacy actions put the visibility of this Law at the center of the scene. As a Federation we join the efforts of the entities that we bring together for the effective compliance of the Law, without exception”, declared Ana Caceres from FAGRAN.
“For a full implementation of the Labeling Law, it is essential that as citizens we get involved and demand its compliance. Although it is the State that has the obligation to control, we are observing that these mechanisms can be deficient and inopportune. In addition, up to now we have no data that sanctions have been applied to companies that break the law. For this reason, it is important that we remain alert and report non-compliances to demand that the authorities monitor and sanction appropriately,” said Maga Merlo from Fundeps. And he added: “Let us remember that this law comes to protect fundamental rights such as health, adequate food and information for consumers, and especially for groups in vulnerable situations, such as children. Citizen participation is essential to build transparent public policies.”
“The platform also arises from the need to make visible the actions of companies that break the law in different ways, interfering mainly in the guarantee of the right to information of consumers. Being able to document, systematize the information and thus channel the claim to the enforcement authorities will allow the State to act in such a way that it can put into operation its own strategies to mitigate non-compliance,” said Ignacio Porras from Fundación SANAR.
“For a norm to be effective and not die in the sanction, it is essential that we get involved and demand its correct implementation. It is a matter of appropriating the Law and knowing it to be able to claim for our rights and build new horizons”, declared Ariana Krochik of Consciente Colectivo.
How to participate in this campaign?
Registering breaches at www.nolodejemospasar.org
Contact
Maga Merlo, magamerlov@fundeps.org
Recommendations for the promotion of healthy school environments
The construction of healthy school environments is essential to promote healthy eating in childhood and adolescence. In this document, we gather recommendations and suggestions for the authorities in the field of education to move forward in this regard, based on the implementation of the Law for the Promotion of Healthy Eating and the adoption of complementary measures.
Training cycle: Rethinking the Economy, a feminist look
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Did you know that women dedicate twice as much time as men to domestic and care work, and that this affects them, leading them to situations of greater precariousness and poverty?
We know this data from the contributions of Feminist Economics. This offers a critical perspective that allows us to discuss the limits of conventional economics, recognizing the activities that take place in the realm of “the private” and demonstrating that they are essential for life to happen. It contributes to reflections on the economic aspects of the lives of women and LGTBIQANoBi+ and how they are related to access to their rights.
The critical approach of Feminist Economics allows us to analyze the complexity of economic reality, not only to better understand it but also to transform it. That is why it is a commitment to establish the bases towards “another, fairer economy” in which we can participate.
For this reason, we invite you to participate in a training cycle for mutual learning and critical reflection from the tools provided by the Feminist Economy. It is aimed at self-managed organizations, enterprises and cooperatives, unions, academic spaces, civil society organizations, social and feminist movements and people interested in the subject of the Province of Córdoba.
We hope that this space generates powerful dialogues between the conceptual assumptions of this perspective and the life and organizational experiences themselves, to problematize the living conditions and build foundations that sustain and strengthen experiences that bet on the sustainability of life.
Schedule and contents
The cycle will take place in the City of Arts of the Provincial University of Córdoba, on Saturday August 5, 19 and 26 and September 9, 23 and 30. The meetings will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The training is made up of 4 modules organized in a comprehensive and sequenced manner to be able to delve into specific topics and debates at each meeting.
For more information, download the content program
Inscription
It is possible to enroll in the complete cycle as in 1 or more separate modules. We recommend participation in the entire cycle to have a full and deep understanding of the proposed themes.
Interested persons must register through the following form. We will prioritize the participation of feminized subjects and the LGTTTBIQ+ community.
The registration deadline is July 30 inclusive.
Transfer grants
We will provide transfer scholarships so that distance is not an impediment to participation from different parts of the province of Córdoba.
Because we have a quota of transfer scholarships, we will prioritize those who do not reside in the City of Córdoba and cannot afford transportation.
The application for these scholarships is made through the registration form. We will communicate directly with those who access the scholarship up to a week before the start of the cycle.
Accreditations
People who attend the training, either the full cycle or one of its modules, will receive the corresponding accreditation certificate endorsed by the Feminist Economics Space, Fundeps and the University Extension Secretariat of the Provincial University of Córdoba.
Organized by: Fundeps, Espacio de Economía Feminista and Fundación Heinrich Böll.
Support: Provincial University of Córdoba
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The National Baseline of the Business and Human Rights Plan is presented
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The National Baseline is a study that allows evaluating the level of implementation of the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. In this study, an analysis of the regulatory and public policy gaps in the implementation of the three pillars of the Guiding Principles was carried out: “Protect, respect and remedy” with an overview of the negative impacts of companies on human rights. Among the topics addressed, the following stand out: the regulatory and policy function, the link between the State and companies, political coherence through state activity and the duty of companies to respect and remedy.
With the intention that the preparation of this Baseline be a participatory process, the National Ombudsman’s Office held a series of meetings between October and November 2022 with interested parties to collect inputs. It sought to collect their experiences, opinions and detect needs. The meetings included the participation of civil society organizations and academia, the private sector, state companies, Administration Agencies, unions, ombudsmen and public authorities. Likewise, for the elaboration of the National Baseline, the Office of the Ombudsman of the Nation had the support of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), the International Labor Organization (ILO), Fund of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
During this process, from Fundeps we actively participate, sending written inputs on regulatory gaps and public policies, making available different working documents and research carried out and participating in the various multi-stakeholder meeting spaces in which we have been summoned.
It should be clarified that the Baseline does not describe conflicts, nor does it carry out a study on the impact on human rights in specific sectors of the economy, nor does it study provincial and/or municipal regulations and public policies, but rather constitutes an analysis of regulatory gaps and of public policies in the implementation of the Guiding Principles at the national level.
What is a National Action Plan?
A National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights is a transversal instrument developed by a State whose objective is to order and give coherence to public policies to comply with its obligation to protect, respect and enforce human rights with respect to negative impacts. of business activities. Through these plans, governments commit to making the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights effective, as well as other standards on the matter.
Among the thematic axes that will be addressed in the Argentina plan are: labor standards; gender equality; diversity and non-discrimination; protection of the environment; companies and policies of Memory, Truth and Justice; corporate governance; due diligence and remediation in companies; technology, personal data and privacy; access to information and public participation in general; promotion of the human rights of groups in situations of vulnerability and/or historically discriminated against; and public governance.
Since 2014, the United Nations Human Rights Council has highlighted the decisive role that business and human rights plans can play in promoting the full and effective application of the Guiding Principles. Therefore, its preparation must be carried out in a participatory and transparent manner, in such a way that the main problems and effects on rights in the context of business activity in the country are addressed.
Access the complete document of the National Baseline here: https://www.dpn.gob.ar/linea-nacional-de-base.php
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Author
Julieta Boretti
Contacto
Gonzalo Roza, gon.roza@fundeps.org
Public consultation on the action plan for defenders in environmental matters
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Within the framework of the implementation of the Escazú Agreement, at the 1st Conference of the Parties (COP1) in 2022, the countries agreed to create an open-ended ad hoc working group on human rights defenders in environmental matters. This group currently performs its function within the framework of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) under the leadership and coordination of Chile, Ecuador and Saint Kitts and Nevis. Its main task is the preparation of an action plan to be presented at the second regular meeting of the COP for its consideration and approval in 2024. This document, in the preparation stages, is receiving comments and is undergoing a consultation process. with civil society and the public in which all interested persons can participate.
Let us remember that the Escazú Agreement is the first regional environmental treaty in Latin America and the Caribbean and the first in the world to contain specific provisions for the protection of human rights defenders in environmental matters. In particular, Article 9 of the Agreement establishes that “each Party shall guarantee a safe and favorable environment in which individuals, groups, and organizations that promote and defend human rights in environmental matters can act without threats, restrictions, and insecurity. In addition, each Party must take appropriate and effective measures to recognize, protect, and promote their rights, as well as appropriate, effective, and timely measures to prevent, investigate, and punish attacks, threats, or intimidation that they may suffer in the exercise of their rights. of the Agreement”.
Human rights defenders in environmental matters are understood to be any person who defends the right to a safe and healthy environment, the right to land and the rights of indigenous peoples. This poses a great risk, especially in Latin America, where there are daily cases of physical attacks, threats, intimidation, stigmatization and smear campaigns, as well as specific attacks on women defenders of the environment because of their gender.
In this context, a preliminary proposal for the Annotated Index of the Action Plan is in public consultation, which is carried out through a survey, whose objective is to record the comments and observations of the public on the proposed index. This survey facilitates the systematization of all the proposals received, as well as their subsequent review and analysis. You have time to participate until July 6 at 11:59 p.m.
The participation of the public in this process is fundamental, since this plan will establish the priority, specific and strategic actions and works to be developed at the regional level to advance towards the full and effective implementation of Article 9 of the Escazú Agreement.
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Author
Ananda Lavayen
Contact
Maria Laura Carrizo, lauracarrizo@fundeps.org
Concern of civil society at a serious setback for the right of access to public information
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One of the most relevant advances of Law 27,275 on the Right of Access to Public Information was the creation of autonomous and specialized institutions in each of the powers of the national State, which are in charge of controlling its proper compliance, as well as promoting better practices and protect the interest of persons requesting public information. In 2018, the Public Ministry of Defense formed the Agency and appointed its head, who completed his duties in April of this year.
On April 18, 2023, through Resolution 436/2023, the Public Ministry of Defense annulled the regulations for the appointment of the person responsible for the Office of Access to Information of the entity and ordered that its functions were assumed by staff of the Legal Department, on an interim basis. Said decision was supported by a note presented by the Office of General and Financial Administration in which it informed that “in view of the existing budget deficit situation in the projection of annual expenses of this Public Ministry of Defense, there is no possibility of maintaining the existing position structure in the Office of Access to Public Information”.
Subsequently, through Resolution 543/2023, the person from the Legal Department was appointed who, in addition to fulfilling the functions he currently has in that unit, will carry out the tasks entrusted to the Office of Access to Information.
The current scheme does not guarantee the right of access to public information and constitutes a serious setback in the matter. Resolutions 436 and 543 of 2023 are illegal and unconstitutional, as long as:
The signatory civil society organizations express our concern about this situation and emphasize the need for the Public Ministry of Defense to respect the institutional framework established by Law 27,275 to guarantee the right of access to public information, which strengthens and secures our democracy, facilitates the exercise of other rights and plays an essential role in preventing corruption and promoting transparency in the State. For this reason, we request the General Defender of the Nation to annul resolutions 436 and 543 of 2023 and to begin the selection process so that the position is adequately covered. The note presented can be viewed here.
Asociación Civil por la Igualdad y la Justicia
Alianza Regional por la Libre Expresión e Información
Democracia en Red
Directorio Legislativo
Fundación Conocimiento Abierto
Fundeps- Fundación para el Desarrollo de Políticas Sustentables
INECIP- Instituto de Estudios Comparados en Ciencias Penales y Sociales
Nuestra Mendoza
Poder Ciudadano
Salta Transparente
Contact
María Victoria Sibilla, ninasibilla@fundeps.org
Pañuelos en Lucha: a podcast on feminist action for the sanction and defense of the abortion law
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The project, carried out together with Parque Podcast and with the support of the Mujeres del Sur Fund, has as its protagonists the voices of women and gender dissidence members of the green tide, who had some type of participation in the process prior to the enactment of the law , and in its subsequent implementation and defense.
Based on the collection of testimonies and the sound archive that brings together experiences from different parts of the country, we tell the story of the enactment of the IVE law and what came after. The objective of this sound essay is to serve as a historical account that recovers and reconstructs various forms of organization and strategies of struggle of the movements in favor of reproductive autonomy.
We set out to reflect how, despite the actions and strategies implemented by conservative and religious fundamentalist groups, the sanction could be obtained and work continues for its full implementation.
Each episode poses a fight scenario. In the first, “The desire made law”, we develop how the conquest process was experienced in Congress, during the vigils, and what the collective achievement of a law means. In the second, “Not a step back”, we reflect on how this right is accessed in health systems. In the third, “Winning the courts”, we tell how the judicial scenario is constituted as a space for dispute. Finally, in the fourth, “Abortion after abortion”, we propose some reflections on the pending challenges and how we see the future.
The ideation process of each episode and the collection of testimonies was carried out by the staff and volunteers from Fundeps’ Gender and Sexual Diversity and Communication areas. The script was written by Florencia Flores Iborra. The recording was in charge of Leticia Riera. The mixing and sound design was in charge of Paula Manini and the locution was by Constanza Barbisan.
We invite you to listen to it!
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And here we share the transcriptions of the scripts for each episode:
Contact
Mayca Balaguer, maycabalaguer@fundeps.org
Argentina in the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank: achievements and challenges
This article aims to analyze the consequences of Argentina’s entry into the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. The structure of the Bank is analyzed, covering its characteristics and the performance of the institution in general terms, the repercussions of Argentina’s entry are considered, contemplating advantages and disadvantages and, finally, the effects associated with joining this institution are considered. to China’s projection on the international stage.
Approaches in the Sino-Argentina relationship: the incorporation to the AIIB and the Belt and Road Initiative
This document presents an analysis of the background and motivations that led Argentina to become a member of the AIIB and the implications that derive from it, as well as the possibility that Argentina advances in its incorporation into the BRI in the short term. In the same way, the challenges and opportunities that both initiatives represent for the country are addressed.
Report on the first AIIB project in Brazil: renewable energy and infrastructure
The purpose of the following report is an updated approach to the first AIIB project in Brazil, including its political, economic and environmental dimensions. First, an analysis is carried out on the main characteristics of the project, context and actors involved; then, we proceed to analyze the implications for Brazil of receiving such financing; and finally, the main environmental consequences are exposed.
Report on the first AIIB project in Ecuador
The “CONAFIPS COVID-19 Credit Line project” has made Ecuador the first Latin American country to receive a Latin American loan from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. This report reviews the project, emphasizing its fundamental characteristics, context, environmental and social standards, and main criticisms and concerns about it.
We stand in solidarity with the citizens mobilized in Jujuy and demand an end to violence
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In a context of subjugation of fundamental rights, such as the right to fair remuneration, to participate in the political processes of constitutional reforms and to care for the land, protest constitutes a legitimate form of claim for communities and for the citizenship in general.
The purported constitutional reform in the province of Jujuy violates widely recognized rights, such as the right to protest, limiting freedom of expression and property to indigenous lands, and enabling the continued violation of fundamental rights for all people, such as It has been happening since last June 17.
In this context, indigenous communities claim that this constitutional reform advances their acquired rights and their territories. Communities have rights that must be respected in the decision-making processes of the State. In this sense, we highlight that the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights “urges Argentina to establish transparent and voluntary dialogue processes, which include local traditional authorities, in order to address the demands of indigenous peoples.”
On the other hand, UN Human Rights expressed its concern about reports of violations of rights and violent actions within the framework of the protests in Jujuy. He made an urgent call for constructive and intercultural dialogue, which guarantees the effective participation of indigenous peoples and all interested parties, to overcome the crisis through democratic and institutional means.
Furthermore, in a context in which misinformation circulates, and resources are used that relativize institutional violence and stigmatize indigenous peoples, workers and their organizations, we call for the media to carry out responsible dissemination of the facts, incorporating the voice of the people whose rights are being violated.
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“Let’s not let it pass” campaign: promote the first citizen report on the labeling law
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Let’s not let it pass” is the new campaign launched today by FIC Argentina, FAGRAN, Fundación Sanar, Fundeps and Consciente Colectivo to promote an informed citizenry and committed to the effective implementation of the labeling law. The nationwide campaign seeks to generate a citizen report on the state of compliance with the law, 10 months after the start of its implementation.
In 2021, the organizations promoted the campaign “Don’t cover our eyes” to promote the approval of the law and, on this occasion, they meet again so that this public health measure is effectively complied with. The campaign emphasizes some components of the law referring to the presence and characteristics of the seals (their size, location on the container, for example) as well as their disposition in the gondola.
“A few months ago we carried out a research study to find out how the law is being implemented and we detected that in 83% of the supermarkets surveyed there were breaches regarding the disposition of the products on the gondola, the seals were not visible to the consumer. In 67% we found promotions associated with the price (such as “15% discount” and “50% discount on the second unit”) in products with stamps, which also shows a breach of the provisions of the law, and in the 12% of the surveyed products, the seals were not on the main face of the container. The State must sanction these breaches and with the campaign we seek to make them visible,” said Leila Guarnieri of FIC Argentina.
“It is a priority that the commitment extends throughout the country, counting on the federal representation of the provinces, which monitor compliance with the Law through committed citizens and nutrition professionals who, through Education and advocacy actions put the visibility of this Law at the center of the scene. As a Federation we join the efforts of the entities that we bring together for the effective compliance of the Law, without exception”, declared Ana Caceres from FAGRAN.
“For a full implementation of the Labeling Law, it is essential that as citizens we get involved and demand its compliance. Although it is the State that has the obligation to control, we are observing that these mechanisms can be deficient and inopportune. In addition, up to now we have no data that sanctions have been applied to companies that break the law. For this reason, it is important that we remain alert and report non-compliances to demand that the authorities monitor and sanction appropriately,” said Maga Merlo from Fundeps. And he added: “Let us remember that this law comes to protect fundamental rights such as health, adequate food and information for consumers, and especially for groups in vulnerable situations, such as children. Citizen participation is essential to build transparent public policies.”
“The platform also arises from the need to make visible the actions of companies that break the law in different ways, interfering mainly in the guarantee of the right to information of consumers. Being able to document, systematize the information and thus channel the claim to the enforcement authorities will allow the State to act in such a way that it can put into operation its own strategies to mitigate non-compliance,” said Ignacio Porras from Fundación SANAR.
“For a norm to be effective and not die in the sanction, it is essential that we get involved and demand its correct implementation. It is a matter of appropriating the Law and knowing it to be able to claim for our rights and build new horizons”, declared Ariana Krochik of Consciente Colectivo.
How to participate in this campaign?
Registering breaches at www.nolodejemospasar.org
Contact
Maga Merlo, magamerlov@fundeps.org