As of September 2023 and over the next year, we will be hosting an array of events that commemorate our 50 years of past, present, and future work. Learn more below!
Upcoming Events
Past Events
September 18, 2023: Defending Human Rights and Democracy
On September 18, 2023, WOLA held a thought-provoking event at the U.S. Senate to discuss "Defending Human Rights and Democracy 50 years after the Chilean Coup d’état".
Watch the event here!
September 21, 2023: WOLA Reception
On September 21, 2023, WOLA hosted a reception with our sponsors where we paid heartfelt tribute to the remarkable work of Joe Eldridge and received a special message from Isabel Allende.
September 22, 2023: Public Art, Activism, and Historic Memory
Learn more here!
September 23, 2023: 50 Years Medal Ceremony
November 8, 2023: 50th Anniversary Partners' Event
On November 8, 2023, WOLA organized a reception to celebrate alliances and commemorate 50 years of collaborative work with our dedicated local and regional partners.
Check out pictures and videos from the event here!
May 9th, 2024: 50th Anniversary WOLA HUMAN RIGHTS AWARDS CEREMONY & BENEFIT GALA
In commemoration of WOLA’s 50 years, we will be hosting our premier 50th Anniversary Human Rights Awards Ceremony and Benefit Gala, which will be held on May 9, 2024. We hope that through these events we can honor WOLA’s past, present, and future work.
This year we will be honoring Senator Patrick Leahy, Venezuela Program Education-Action on Human Rights (PROVEA), and the Collectives of Family Members of the Disappeared in Guanajuato, Mexico. Read the announcement.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybY4Rwk5Xkg
Meet the honorees for the 2024 Human Rights Awards who will be recognized at our 50th anniversary gala!
