Videos

Videos

On this page, WOLA posts videos of its events, of interviews with its partners, reports from the field, and of other timely developments in Latin America.

Justice for Colombia's San José Peace Community?

15 May 2013
On Thursday, May 16, WOLA hosted a discussion with renowned Colombian human rights lawyer Jorge Molano. The full event video is available here.

Ríos Montt Discussion From October, 1982

10 May 2013
Former WOLA Assistant Dana Martin, one of the earliest members of WOLA staff, comments on the regime of Efraín Ríos Montt in a 1982 video interview with Jim Lehrer and Charlene Hunter Gault. WOLA has been closely following the human rights situation in Guatemala for decades.

Verdict in Guatemala Genocide Trial: Q&A with Geoff Thale

10 May 2013
Q&A with WOLA's Program Director, Geoff Thale filmed in anticipation of the verdict in the historic genocide trial of former Guatemalan dictator Efraín Ríos Montt. The conviction, which sentenced Ríos Montt to 80 years in prison, is an enormous victory for justice and the rule of law in Guatemala.

Press Conference on Labor Rights in Colombia

25 Apr 2013
At 9 a.m. Friday, April 26, WOLA Senior Associate Gimena Sánchez-Garzoli was joined by Senator Alexander López Maya to discuss labor rights in Colombia.

Post-Chávez Venezuela: Aftermath and Implications of the April 14 Elections

17 Apr 2013
At 1:30 pm ET, WOLA's David Smilde will speak on Venezuela's future and the implications of the recent presidential elections. Please click here to view the livestream.

Marijuana Legalization: Are There Alternatives to State-Federal Conflict?

15 Apr 2013
Last November, two states, Colorado and Washington, voted to legalize and regulate marijuana—a direct challenge to federal policy under the Controlled Substances Act of 1970. Other states may follow suit. Can confrontation be avoided, or at least minimized? If not, what are the implications?

Twenty Years after the Salvadoran Truth Commission

9 Apr 2013
On Wednesday, April 10, 2013, WOLA, the University of Washington, DPLF, CEJIL, and George Mason University co-sponsored a discussion on the current status of emblematic human rights cases in El Salvador and throughout Latin America.

Event Video: Analyzing the Gang Truce in El Salvador

28 Mar 2013
On Friday, March 29, WOLA hosted a panel discussion on the anniversary of the gang truce in El Salvador. Panelists focused on the political context and implications of the truce, as well as opportunities for long-term success.

Human Rights Challenges in Mexico

14 Mar 2013
An expert panel discusses the steps the new Mexican government should take to dramatically improve the human rights situation in the country and ensure the security of human rights defenders. Please note that this video is only available in Spanish.

An Ongoing Search for Justice and Security in Colombia’s Afrodescendent Communities

13 Mar 2013
In this taped event, local, national, and international leaders share their experiences in the fight for justice and security for Afro-Colombian communities.

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