Rights Live in All Languages: Promoting Indigenous Rights in Mexico

This resource provides an overview of the ways in which the RED-DH program partnered with local organizations to recognize the rights of indigenous peoples.
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Tomas Bridle

Global Practice Lead, Democracy and Governance Practice Management Team

Tomas Bridle has more than 20 years of experience designing and implementing democracy and governance projects world-wide. Tomas is joining the DG Practice from USAID where he served as the Senior Advisor at the Center of Excellence…

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Luke Waggoner

Luke Waggoner is a former senior democracy and governance specialist at Chemonics.

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Violence Prevention and Reduction Activity

Addressing root causes of violence in Mexico is key to reducing crime and restoring citizens’ trust.
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Human Rights Accountability Activity

Cycles of violence in Mexico continue to take a toll on civilians, necessitating greater accountability in Mexico’s human rights system.
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Juan Barco

Deputy Chief of Party- Technical, USAID/Colombia Migration Management Activity

Juan is an expert in social policy, with over 14 years of experience working on the implementation and evaluation of Colombian national policies to overcome extreme poverty. He currently serves as the Deputy Chief of Party…

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Formalization of Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining in Colombia: A Proposal for Improving Environmental, Social, and Economic Performance in a Post-Conflict Scenario

To enable Colombian ASGM operators to transition to formality, a recommendation emerged for a National Unified Formalization Plan, which rests on six proposals that largely align with current policy and legislation.
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4 Best Practices to Counter and Prevent Violent Extremism Through Governance

Recent research shows that governance is key to countering violent extremism, but balancing immediate needs with long-term goals can be incredibly difficult in fluid conflict zones. Expert Todd Diamond shares advice based on his decades of experience.
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Enrique Betancourt

Director, Citizen Security Initiative

Enrique Betancourt is the director of the Citizens Security Initiative at Chemonics, where he contributes to a portfolio of citizen security and justice projects implemented across Latin America and the Caribbean. His work focuses on establishing…

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Juntos Para la Prevención de la Violencia

With better partnerships across the government and civil society organizations, Mexico can improve the way it targets crime and violence in vulnerable communities.
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