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Buscadoras: Women at the Forefront of Mexico’s Search for Victims of Enforced Disappearances

RED-DH Team
March 11, 2024
7 Minute Read
Victims collectives have made significant strides in advocating for and finding their missing relatives, but they continue to face challenges in knowing their rights and threats to their physical and emotional well-being.
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Addressing the Root Causes of Irregular Migration from Central America

Tatiana Ramos Maza
December 20, 2023
< 1 Minute Read
Through a mutually reinforcing collaboration between the U.S. and Mexican governments, we aim to address the root causes of irregular migration from Central America.
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Supporting the Search and Identification of Disappeared Migrants

Patricio Toussaint
December 18, 2023
< 1 Minute Read
On International Migrants Day, we reflect on the escalating crisis of undocumented migrant deaths and the growing necessity to identify migrant bodies at the US-Mexico border.
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Deconstructing Ingrained Patriarchal Attitudes in the Western Balkans One Individual at a Time

Bilsana Bibic | Jeta Pajaziti Doli
October 16, 2023
4 Minute Read
How can we combat SGBV by deconstructing patriarchal attitudes? Chemonics UK's WBROLI project explores in this blog.
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More than Pipes and Pumps: Good Governance Drives Improved WASH

Stephen Dunn | Barbara Rossmiller
July 1, 2021
4 Minute Read
In a rapidly urbanizing world, how can cities improve governance to meet the water, sanitation, and hygiene needs of their growing populations, particularly the most vulnerable?
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Demonstrating Leadership for Racial Equality in Development


November 17, 2020
< 1 Minute Read
In the current racial climate, organizations are wondering how to deepen efforts for racial equality. In this article Victoria Cooper shares four goals for leaders seeking to build a more equitable, inclusive organization.
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Leveraging Your Company’s ERG: How to Partner with Global LGBTI Civil Society Organizations

Spencer Parsons | Adrián González
October 5, 2020
5 Minute Read
LGBTI civil society organizations can be critical to effectively reaching marginalized populations and navigating complex development challenges in the communities we serve. How can an organization's employee resource group play a key role in building and sustaining these invaluable partnerships?
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A New Solution for Advancing Criminal Justice in Latin America

Ariana Szepesi-Colmenares
June 13, 2019
4 Minute Read
The impact investing model Pay for Success (PFS) has gained traction in the United States to support criminal justice-oriented programs. Ariana Szepesi-Colmenares asks: Shouldn’t the development community look more closely at PFS’ potential to achieve results in Latin America, too?