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May 23,2023 by Coalition

Joint statement: AfDB should open spaces for civil society and communities, during the Annual Meetings and beyond.

Over 45 African and international organizations call on the AfDB to open spaces for civil society and communities during the Annual Meetings and beyond.

May 22,2023 by Coalition

Letter to new UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Development

On May 22, a group of 70 different organisations and networks from around the world addressed a letter to Professor Surya Deva to congratulate him on his new role as the UN Special Rapporteur on the right to development, and expressing an interest to work with him to leverage public development banks

Apr 07,2023 by Coalition

Democratic deficit in World Bank presidential appointment: Where is the evolution?

The World Bank Group needs to address its democratic deficit and lack of accountability. As it prepares to elect a new president and implement its “evolution roadmap”, it should use these key opportunities to embrace a profound reform.

Mar 27,2023 by Coalition

“The power of collective struggles”: our March 2023 newsletter is out!

Welcome to the March 2023 edition of the Coalition's quarterly newsletter! In this issue you'll find updates from our members and partners around the world, their inspiring stories, useful resources, and a calendar with key upcoming dates.

Organizations Promote the Creation of a Space for Sustained Dialogue With the IDB and Recognize the President’s Willingness To Articulate With Civil Society

On February 20, organizations from Latin America and the United States, members and allies of the Coalition for Human Rights in Development that monitor the work of the Inter-American Development Bank, addressed an open letter to the President of the IDB Group Ilan Goldfajn, requesting that the B

Feb 20,2023 by Coalition

Open Letter From Civil Society Organizations to IDB President Ilan Goldfajn

More than twenty organizations from Latin America and the United States addressed a letter to the president of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Ilan Goldfajn. They ask that the Bank strengthens its work by ensuring respect for human rights and the protection of the environment and by cre

Civil Society Organizations Make Recommendations to the Draft of the Inter-American Development Bank’s Access to Information Policy

A group of civil society organizations from Latin America and the United States, members and allies of the Coalition for Human Rights in Development, sent a letter to the Inter-American Development Bank regarding the current process of revising its Access to Information Policy (AIP). The group m

Jan 19,2023 by Coalition

Progress in Collective Work With Members and Allies in Latin America: Roadmap

In June 2021, a conversation between the Coalition for Human Rights in Development, members, and allies from Latin America, took place to reflect on the work done and to create a roadmap for the future. More than 30 representatives of 24 organizations or communities from 9 countries in the region pa

Dec 20,2022 by Coalition

“The power of collective struggles”: our December newsletter is out!

Welcome to the second edition of the Coalition’s quarterly newsletter, “The power of collective struggles”! As 2022 draws to an end, we would like to take a moment to recognize and celebrate the powerful work that members and partners of the Coalition have been doing to advance community-l

Nov 16,2022 by Coalition

Open letter: international groups call for the respect of the right to protest and express solidarity with the Rios Vivos Movement

In a joint open letter, a group of over 25 international organizations has expressed serious concerns for the threats faced by the human rights defenders who are part of Movimiento Rios Vivos and who are leading a powerful struggle against the Hidroituango dam.

Nov 07,2022 by Coalition

Open Letter From Civil Society Group Regarding the Election Process of the Future President of the IDB

A group of civil society organizations from several countries in the region, partners and allies of the Coalition for Human Rights in Development, addressed an open letter to the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) regarding the current selection process for the Bank’s presidency. Th

Oct 26,2022 by Coalition

Senegal: 26 people arrested for peacefully discussing how to demand fair compensation in the context of a train project

On October 22, in Dakar, the police arrested Babacar Diouf, programme officer of Lumière Synergie pour Développement (LSD), and 25 members of the Collective of community members impacted by the Regional Express Train project (TER), including five women.

Oct 14,2022 by Coalition